Planning Officer - Torridge District Council

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Torridge District Council is seeking a Planning Officer to join its busy Development Management team in Devon. The role involves assessing planning applications, undertaking site visits, preparing reports and recommendations, and providing planning advice to customers, colleagues and elected members.

You will support planning appeals, enforcement investigations and S106 negotiations, while contributing to policy development and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning, Geography or related discipline; CPD evidence.
• Good understanding of planning legislation and policy.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning and related applications.
• Undertake site visits and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Provide planning advice to customers, colleagues and elected members.
• Support on planning appeals, enforcement investigations and S106 negotiations.
• Contribute to policy development and service improvements.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or Geography

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping sustainable communities and delivering high-quality development outcomes? We are looking for a motivated and professional Planning Officer to join our Development Management Team.

These are exciting times in Torridge as we seek to meet the challenge of accommodating the new housing and commercial growth we need to plan for, as well as contributing to the Council’s climate change agenda whilst maintaining the character of the District and what makes it so special and unique. This is a great opportunity to join our Development Management Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning applications while helping to deliver the Council's vision for sustainable growth and community benefit across Torridge.

As a Planning Officer, you will enjoy the challenge of working within our busy, high-performing team to help deliver an efficient, professional and customer-focused Development Management service. Working on a varied caseload, you will assess planning and related applications, undertake site visits, prepare reports and recommendations, and provide planning advice to customers, colleagues and elected members.

You will also support on planning appeals, enforcement investigations and the negotiation of Section 106 agreements, while contributing to policy development and service improvement initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future development of Torridge and help achieve positive outcomes for local communities.

You will have a degree in Town Planning, Geography or a related discipline, or significant relevant experience, together with evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). You will possess a good understanding of planning legislation and policy, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage a varied workload while delivering excellent customer service.

For an informal, confidential discussion about this role please contact Sarah Boyle or Laura Davies, Development Management Team Leaders on 01237 428779 or 01237 428967.