At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage planning applications and improve decision-making timescales.
- Company: Local Authority in London with a supportive planning team.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive pay, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on reducing backlog and enhancing performance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on service improvement and tackle planning challenges.
- Qualifications: Experience in Local Authority Development Management and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30 - 30 £ per hour.
- Planning Officer - Development Management
- £30ph plus | Contract Opportunity | Hybrid Working | London
A Local Authority in London is seeking an experienced Planning Officer to support its Development Management service in tackling a significant backlog of planning applications.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planner with strong Development Management experience to join a busy planning team and make an immediate impact.
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of planning applications, helping to improve decision‑making timescales and support service performance objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of backlog and live planning applications.
- Assessing a range of minor and householder applications, with the opportunity to handle more complex cases depending on experience.
- Preparing delegated reports and recommendations.
- Liaising with applicants, agents, consultees, councillors and members of the public.
- Undertaking site visits where required.
- Ensuring applications are determined in accordance with relevant planning legislation and policy.
- Contributing to the authority's backlog reduction programme and performance targets.
About You
To be considered, candidates should have
- Previous experience within a Local Authority Development Management team.
- A strong understanding of UK planning legislation and policy.
- Experience preparing high-quality officer reports and recommendations.
- The ability to manage a high-volume caseload and work autonomously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- RTPI membership or eligibility is desirable but not essential.
- What's on Offer
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Long-term extension to contract possible.
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile service improvement programme.
- Supportive and collaborative planning team environment.
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