Planning Officer

Job Summary

A new opportunity has arisen within the Regeneration and Community Services Directorate for a Planning Officer to join the Regeneration and Development team.

The post holder would be required to process a wide-ranging caseload of planning (and related) applications, appeal work and liaising with the Enforcement Section. The successful candidate will work as part of a small but enthusiastic team and will be required to contribute positively to the delivery of planning services in the Borough.

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The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Processing the full range of planning (and related) applications, including preparation of recommendations and reports to the Planning Committee.
• To prepare appeal questionnaires and planning appeal statements.
• To assist and liaise with the Enforcement Team to ensure compliance with planning legislation.
• To respond promptly and tactfully to planning enquiries from the public, developers elected Members, other Council Departments and others.
• To occasionally attend meetings of relevant Committee and Sub Committees.
• To supervise the Planning Technician in the validation and registration of planning (and other) applications.
• To assist the Team Leader in delivering the planning service and undertake any other duties reasonably required my management.

The successful candidate will need to have experience of working in a development or related environment, be educated to A Level standard (or equivalent), be conversant in IT, retain good interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate experience in managing their own workload.

The successful candidate also requires a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process.

We welcome applications in Welsh, please complete Welsh Job Application Form

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

Closing Date:         6^th February 2025 – 12:00am, midnight

Interview Date:      17^th February 2025