Senior Planning Officer Full Time Temporary

Senior Planning Officer needed in based in Wirral and the salary is £45.00 per hr  PAYE  

This is a full time temporary role. 

Employer Reference: 454609

 This role will involve:

• Process and determine a caseload of all aspects of planning related applications, appeals, discharge of conditions and all other post-decision matters; undertaking all necessary site inspections; preparing reports and recommendations for applications that are to be determined under powers delegated to the Chief Officer and Development Management Manager and for applications to be considered and determined by the Planning Committee.
• Manage and process all aspects of telecommunications related applications from pre-application to post-application stages, ensuring timely delivery of decisions within the statutory timeframe.
• Advise on the need for planning permission and provide pre-application planning advice.
• Prepare evidence and written statements in respect of any Planning Appeals and represent the client as planning witness at Hearings and Inquiries as may be required.
• Investigate all complaints regarding alleged breaches of planning control, including those in relation to trees and Listed Buildings; undertaking all necessary site inspections, gathering of information, including all relevant checks (e.g. DVLA and HM Land Registry); assessing whether a breach has taken place; dealing with individuals and/or organisations and effectively negotiating amendments where appropriate; assessing whether any breach is harmful and whether it is expedient to take appropriate enforcement action; take appropriate enforcement action as required, including the preparing and serving of Enforcement Notices, Planning Contravention Notices, Breach of Condition Notices etc. and dealing with any subsequent Appeals and giving/presenting evidence at Appeal Hearings, Inquiries or Court.

Ideally candidates will have:

• Educated to Degree Level in Planning or a closely related relevant qualification.
• Evidence of continuous professional development related to one or more aspects of development management and/or planning enforcement.
• Knowledge of the relevant law, Government guidance, policies and practice relating to planning.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate information; to present clear, accurate and concise reports to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals, teams, customers, partners and staff, understanding the functions and needs of the service and the organisation as a whole.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to cvs@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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