Planning Officer (£42.00 Umbrella)

Somerset Council; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Planning Officer to handle a complex caseload of planning applications, requiring negotiation skills and drafting reports. The candidate will provide guidance to officers, respond to enquiries, and represent the authority at appeals. A relevant background in planning is essential for success in this role. The position offers a salary of £31.86 per hour with immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing planning applications and development proposals.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to draft official reports.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and council procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process a varied and complex caseload of planning applications.
• Provide support to officers on planning matters.
• Represent the Local Planning Authority at appeals and hearings.

Job description

Job Category: Planning

Location: Brympton Way Council Offices, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week: 37.00

Start Date: Immediate start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:30

Salary: £31.86

To be responsible for the processing of a varied and complex caseload of planning applications (including major development projects) across Somerset, through negotiation with developers and their agents, drafting reports to Planning Committee and for delegated decisions.

To provide support and guidance to officers dealing with the processing of planning applications, undertaking monitoring and compliance functions and other planning functions to meet agreed timescales, make robust decisions, and deliver appropriate development. To prepare appeal statements and attend hearings and public enquiries as expert witness in connection with planning and enforcement appeals, to represent the Local Planning Authority and defend its decisions.

To respond promptly to enquiries from developers and the public on a range of development matters to ensure an efficient and reliable service is provided taking account of relevant legislation, policies and the procedures of the Council.