The Planning Officer sits in the Development Management Team at St Albans City and District Council, handling a broad caseload of planning applications. The work centres on determining applications, leading negotiation on them and making delegated decisions, with appeals, enforcement cases and committee presentations as required. The post asks for demonstrable experience of conservation area, listed building and minor development cases, and hybrid working is on offer. Licentiate membership of the RTPI, or eligibility for it, is welcomed.
What the job involves
- Determine a diverse range of planning applications
- Take a lead on considering and negotiating planning applications
- Make delegated decisions
- Present to committees
- Handle planning appeal work
- Provide professional expertise on enforcement cases as required
- Engage with colleagues, councillors and stakeholders to reach the right planning outcome
- Deal with a range of applications within the Development Management Team
- Develop knowledge of planning legislation
- Deliver positive outcomes for customers and residents
What’s required
Qualifications
- Licentiate membership of the RTPI, or eligibility for membership
Experience
- Demonstrable experience of planning cases involving conservation areas, listed buildings and minor developments
Skills & knowledge
- Well organised
- Strong spoken and written communication
- Strong team player
- Taking initiative to drive forward individual projects and team objectives
- Spoken English fluent enough to advise members of the public accurately
Checks & eligibility
- Basic Disclosure (DBS) check
What’s offered
- 28.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options, including hybrid
- Staff parking permit
- Reimbursement of professional fees
- Comprehensive development and training
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
- Access to discounts and benefits via an online platform
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Planning Officer employer: St. Albans City and District Council
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Contact Details:
St. Albans City and District Council Recruitment Team
