Principal Planner (Gr J)

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Principal Planner (Gr J), Greater London

Client:

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

02.03.2025

Expiry Date:

16.04.2025

Job Description:

2-3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture. You will work with relevant officers both within the service, and across the Council and our partners, on a range of professional activities and projects, in line with service priorities and the Council’s Corporate Plan.

The purpose of this role is to support the operational needs and delivery outcomes of the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure team, which includes the functions of: Development Management, Planning Enforcement and Spatial Planning. The role can include all aspects of development management and spatial planning work including planning applications; appeals; enforcement; area-based planning strategies; planning briefs; project work; the preparation and monitoring of the Local Development Framework, supplementary planning guidance and other policies; and helping the public take part in planning and support initiatives such as co-design.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

1. Working closely with colleagues in the Contact Centre and other services, deliver excellent levels of customer services for the benefits of local communities and the reputation of the Council.
2. Support and facilitate senior officers as they seek to respond to complaints from members of the public, residents’ groups, the Local Government Ombudsman and Councillors arising from the post holder’s casework.
3. To process applications for planning permission and listed building applications, and applications for consent to display advertisements.
4. To undertake all necessary consultations, site visits, appraisal of proposals and negotiations with applicants and objectors on planning and other applications.
5. To prepare reports on planning and other applications.
6. To undertake investigation of complaints about alleged planning contraventions.
7. To prepare statements for Written Representation Appeals (Planning and Enforcement) and to assist or undertake the preparation and presentation of evidence at Public Inquiries and Hearings.
8. To contribute to the development of area-based strategies, planning and urban design site briefs and other Supplementary Planning Documents and to engaging the public in their production.
9. To help process significant applications for planning permission and assist in the preparation and presentation of evidence.
10. To prepare committee reports and other papers and assist in their presentation.
11. To assist in other planning and development projects and research and analysis as required.
12. To assist with the preparation of the Local Plan and other planning policy documents dealing with specific areas, topics or Neighbourhoods.
13. Contribute to topic papers, planning briefs and other material required as part of corporate policy development.
14. To contribute to the necessary programme of survey, analysis, and policy generation associated with the preparation of planning policies.
15. To assist with public participation exercises.
16. To contribute to monitoring of the development of the Borough and Neighbourhoods and prepare related statistics.
17. To give advice on the policy implications of planning applications.
18. To prepare written evidence in respect of planning and enforcement appeals and other related matters and to present evidence at public inquiries, informal hearings and court hearings as required.
19. To monitor breaches of planning control, planning obligations and agreements, and planning conditions.
20. To investigate reported breaches of planning control, including changes of land use, gypsy incursions, works to protect trees, works to listed buildings, and breaches of advertising regulations having regard to agreed priorities.
21. To obtain evidence and prepare statements for prosecutions, mindful of the provisions of relevant areas of law.
22. To respond to complainants, lawyers, agents, Councillors and landowners regarding apparent breaches of planning control.

Skills/Experience:

1. A strong commitment to a professional planning career (with the achievement of a town planning qualification being desirable).
2. Contributes to a mix of policy, project and development management related work.
3. Completes a range of planning work with minimal supervision.
4. Produces clear and well written reports.
5. Provides sound advice to customers and colleagues on a wide range of planning matters proportionate with their experience.
6. Evidence of continual professional and personal development and actively shares learning with others.
7. Demonstrates a determination to provide a high-quality service.
8. Represents the council at committees, public meetings, consultation events, and appeals.

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