Planning Officer

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local planning authority in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Planning Officer to provide expert advice on planning law and policy. The successful candidate will assess planning applications, support local businesses, and contribute to sustainable regeneration projects. The role offers competitive pay of £39.99 per hour on a temporary full-time basis. Interested candidates should email their CV to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing advice on planning law and policies.
• Ability to assess and recommend on planning applications.
• Familiarity with monitoring planning conditions and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on planning law and policy.
• Make recommendations on planning applications.
• Support businesses with practical planning advice.
• Conduct research to inform planning decisions.
• Prepare and present reports to committees.

Skills

Planning law knowledge

Regeneration project experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Planning Officer needed in Stoke on Trent Paying £39.99 per hr ref 5275597

Employment type: Full time hours on a temporary basis

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and professional advice on planning law, policy, and guidance, following best practices and established procedures.
• Assess and make recommendations on planning applications and enforcement complaints, including those involving listed buildings, conservation areas, tree preservation orders, advertisements, and hazardous substances.
• Support local businesses by offering practical planning advice and connecting them with relevant services and partners.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of sustainable regeneration projects across sites and areas, aligned with strategic development programmes.
• Conduct monitoring, research, and investigations to inform planning decisions.
• Validate planning applications to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Prepare and present reports to committees and other meetings.
• Identify opportunities for investment in regeneration initiatives.
• Participate in the planning duty system and provide published planning advice and information.
• Monitor planning conditions, obligations, and ongoing developments.
• Act as a professional witness in planning matters, including inquiries, hearings, examinations, and court proceedings.
• Promote a collaborative and quality-focused approach to work.
• Undertake additional tasks as required by senior management.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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