Planning Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Development Management Officer to join a forward-thinking planning team in London. You will manage a caseload of development management applications and provide professional planning advice to residents, applicants and partners.

The role offers hybrid working with 2 days in the office and a salary of £34,000 to £41,000, supporting regeneration and development initiatives across a dynamic borough.

Qualifications

• Strong report writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience within development management in local authority or similar.
• Good knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of development management applications.
• Undertake planning assessments in line with the Local Plan, regional policy and the NPPF.
• Prepare delegated reports, committee reports and pre-application advice.
• Contribute to planning appeals, spatial planning work and policy-related projects.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, councillors and external stakeholders to support regeneration and development initiatives.
• Provide professional planning advice to residents, applicants and partners.
• Support work relating to conservation, listed buildings, ecology and tree preservation where required.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Planning knowledge

Education

RTPI accredited degree (or working towards)

Job description

Development Management Officer

Salary: £34,000 - £41,000

Location: Barking, London

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office (Thursdays compulsory)

Hours: 35 hours per week

An exciting opportunity for a Development Management Officer (Planner) to join a forward-thinking statutory planning team supporting the delivery of regeneration and development across a dynamic London borough.

This role offers the chance to work on a varied portfolio of planning applications and contribute to projects shaping the future of the borough, while working closely with senior planning officers, elected members, residents and key delivery partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of development management applications.
• Undertake planning assessments in line with the Local Plan, regional policy and the NPPF.
• Prepare delegated reports, committee reports and pre-application advice.
• Contribute to planning appeals, spatial planning work and policy-related projects.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, councillors and external stakeholders to support regeneration and development initiatives.
• Provide professional planning advice to residents, applicants and partners.
• Support work relating to conservation, listed buildings, ecology and tree preservation where required.

About You

• RTPI accredited degree (or working towards professional qualification).
• Experience within development management in a local authority or similar environment.
• Good knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.
• Strong report writing, analytical and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment while gaining exposure to a wide range of planning work.

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