Planning Officer (Hybrid)

Planning Officer (Hybrid) needed in Rugby, £28.83ph PAYE – Reference: RQ1738880

2 days remote and 3 days in the office.

The post holder will deal with and determine a wide range of applications for planning permission, specialist consents and determination of requirement for prior approvals and resultant appeals ensuring acceptable development within the framework of local and national planning policy.

The post holder will also work as an integral and valued member of the Development Management Team and the wider Growth and Investment Service to undertake the efficient coordination, assessment, and determination of development proposals in the form of applications and preapplication enquiries.

• Process planning applications, Listed Building Consents, Advertisement Consents, Certificate of Lawfulness applications, prior approval notifications, telecommunications applications and formal planning consultations in an effective and efficient manner including the validation, registration and administration of applications and the issuing of those decisions independently.

• Provide pre-application advice on a range of proposals including acting as well as co-ordinating the views of relevant stakeholders.

• Assist and be involved in the use of project management tools such as planning performance agreements on more complex applications from pre-application to discharge of conditions stages.

• Undertake negotiations with relevant parties using initiative to secure acceptable outcomes with regards to Section 106 agreements, including the application of the community infrastructure Levy (CIL) in partnership with the Legal & Governance Service.

• Carry out site visits, surveys, investigations and research work in connection with pre applications, applications, post application work, enforcement investigations and appeals.

• Prepare committee reports and regularly present reports to Planning Committee and carry out Committee Site Visits in a confident and effective manner, including providing guidance, advice and clarification to the Planning Committee on associated matters.

• Checking applications for completeness, adequacy and accuracy in plans, reading and measuring plans to determine fees; checking site histories to identify planning restrictions; formulating development descriptions from submitted forms and plans; and liaising with applicants and agents to identify and acquire sufficient detail to validate and progress each application.

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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