Planning Officer (Grade I)

London Borough of Tower Hamlets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the Greater London area is seeking a Planning Officer to support urban development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, knowledge of local planning regulations, and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include providing strategic advice to developers and assessing planning applications to ensure compliance with local regulations. This position plays a crucial role in shaping urban environments effectively through informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experienced professional with a keen interest in urban development and planning.
• Good understanding of local planning regulations and processes.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Offering strategic pre-application advice to guide individuals and developers.
• Assessing planning applications meticulously considering local regulations.
• Shaping urban environments through careful evaluation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of local planning regulations

Excellent communication abilities

Stakeholder engagement

Decision-making skills

Job description

Planning Officer (Grade I)

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

London, E14 2BG

Salary: £39,572 per year - estimated ?

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You are an experienced professional with a keen interest in urban development and planning. You possess strong analytical skills and have a good understanding of local planning regulations and processes. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are key to your approach, enabling you to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.

This role involves offering strategic pre-application advice to guide individuals and developers through the planning process. You will be responsible for assessing planning applications meticulously, considering local regulations and community impact while making informed decisions. Your role is crucial in shaping urban environments through careful evaluation and provisioning of sound planning advice.

• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of local planning regulations
• Excellent communication abilities
• Stakeholder engagement
• Decision-making skills