Planning Officer

Essential Employment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Planning Officer to provide advice on planning law and assess applications in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves preparing reports, supporting local businesses with planning advice, and contributing to sustainable projects. Full-time hours at £39.99 per hour. Interested candidates to email CV to provided address.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing planning advice and assessing applications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on planning law and policy.
• Assess planning applications and make recommendations.
• Prepare reports for committees and meetings.

Skills

Planning law knowledge

Report writing

Community engagement

Job description

Overview

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

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

Key Responsibilities

As a Planning Officer, you will:

• 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 [e-mail] the reference number.

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