Planning Officer

Macdonald & Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking an experienced Planning Officer to manage a diverse caseload of planning applications. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in Development Management and will contribute to significant urban regeneration projects. Responsibilities include managing applications, conducting pre-application meetings, and negotiating planning agreements in a vibrant team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Planning Officer or Senior with track record in urban planning.
• Ability to manage mixed caseload effectively.
• Proven experience in negotiating planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process a mixed caseload of planning applications.
• Conduct pre-application meetings and site visits.
• Negotiate S106 agreements and discharge conditions.

Skills

Development Management

Negotiation skills

Urban planning

Job description

Job Summary

I am currently working with a London Borough who are on the look for an experienced Planning Officer to join them, you will contribute to a vibrant and supportive team by managing a mixed caseload of householder, minor and complex medium planning applications.

In addition, you will also have a unique opportunity to assist with processing strategic applications and negotiating the discharge of complex conditions and reserved matter applications supporting the delivery of major regeneration projects in the borough.

Duties Include

• Manage and process a mixed caseload of minor, complex medium applications consisting of residential led mixed use, change of use, new build flats, single dwellings, commercial / retail schemes, listed building consents, infill housing, certificates of lawful development and community infrastructure etc.
• Conducting paid pre-application meetings
• Undertake pre-application meetings and site visits
• Negotiate S106 agreements, discharge of conditions and finalise reserve matters.
• Duty Planning
• Undertaking remote site visits
• Attend consultation events

Successful candidates will have acquired practical experience in Development Management as a Planning Officer or Senior with a proven track record of processing a variety of planning applications in urban areas.