Principal Planning Officer

North Somerset Council; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

North Somerset Council is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to join the Strategic Development Team. You will guide major planning proposals through the development process, including examinations, processing and evaluating applications, and advising on pre- and post-application matters.

In this role you will undertake development management for major schemes, provide expert reports for appeals, and present evidence at hearings and inquiries to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Process major planning applicants and make recommendations
• Prepare reports, including proofs of evidence in relation to appeals, and present evidence at hearings, and public inquiries, and at court proceedings
• Give information and advice to businesses, the public and other stakeholders about legislative requirements and standards for compliance with planning legislation

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Principal Planning Officer to join our Strategic Development Team. The Strategic Development Team are responsible for guiding proposals through the development process including examining, processing and evaluating major planning and related applications including pre-and post-application advice, site inspections, negotiations, preparation and presentation of reports to a range of audiences.

In this role, you will be required to undertake development management activities for new development including planning applications, advice and appeals for major developments and related, compliance and enforcement. Roles at this level deliver a specific service, are part of a collaborative team responsible for strategic development activities within the Planning Service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process major planning applicants and make recommendations
• Prepare reports, including proofs of evidence in relation to a range of appeals, and present evidence at hearings, and public inquiries, and at court proceedings
• Give information and advice to businesses, the public and other stakeholders about legislative requirements and standards for compliance with planning legislation