Assistant Planning Officer Full Time Temporary

Assistant Planning Officer needed in Widnes at £13.21 per hr PAYE – Reference:490435

This role will involve

• To deal with planning applications (mostly Minor and Householder applications), their professional analysis and appraisal, and with planning appeals. The post holder will provide pre-application advice
• To provide specific specialist planning advice in respect of conservation and listed buildings, enforcement and pre-application advice within the experience and training of the post-holder and to prepare guidance and instruction for users of the service in respect of these specialist matters.
• To determine whether development proposals require planning/advertisement or listed building consent, with reference to appropriate legislation, and advise accordingly.
• To determine relatively straightforward delegated planning applications, and occasionally write reports with recommendations for Development Control Committee.
• To provide planning advice via the Planning Service Telephone Duty Rota and answer general telephone enquiries in the Division.
• Deal with elected members, statutory agencies, other bodies and the public on planning matters as well as allied activity.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis  

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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