Planning Policy Officer

Planning Policy Officer needed in Northampton Paying  £33.95 per hr ref 1737385

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

• Process Strategic Land Availability Assessment Review (SLAAR) submissions and maintain associated records.
• Complete site selection proformas and undertake detailed site assessments.
• Review sites against infrastructure capacity, environmental constraints, and planning considerations.
• Analyse responses from infrastructure providers and stakeholders to inform planning policy work.
• Draft and contribute to the Infrastructure Delivery Plan, ensuring infrastructure requirements are clearly identified and evidenced.
• Support policy development relating to neighbourhood and local centres, including local shopping areas and community hubs.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Local Plan evidence base, ensuring consistency and alignment across all supporting documents.
• Prepare written reports, briefing notes, and consultation documentation.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders to support policy development and project delivery.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 

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