Senior Planning Officer (Temporary)

Senior Planning Officer.

Barnstaple.

Temporary - £DOE.

Reporting to Lead Officer / Chief Planning Officer.

Responsibilities Include:

* To process planning applications and pre-application enquiries in negotiation with applicants, professional agents and consultees.
* To determine planning applications acting under delegated powers and to sign decision notices.
* To be responsible for dealing with planning appeals.
* To be responsible for enforcement action and the monitoring of planning conditions.
* To assist the Planning Policy Unit as appropriate in the preparation of complex Development Plan Documents and Supplementary Planning Documents.
* To provide corporate advice on major regeneration initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
* To act as Duty Officer and attend the Community Offices in liaison with the Customer Service Centre.
* To regularly attend meetings with external stakeholders including Parish Councils and other community interests.
* To liaise with applicants, agents, parish councils and consultees throughout the determination of planning applications, appeals and enforcement cases.
* To respond to enquiries from the public and other stakeholders in accordance with service standards.

Essentials for the role:

* Degree in town planning (or equivalent).
* Experience in Development Management.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision.
* Ability to carry out a high volume of work to tight deadlines.
* Exceptional organisational skills.
* Proven experience in negotiation skills and techniques.
* Experience in appraisal, mentoring, coaching and professional development.
* Experience in presentations.
* Problem solving skills.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Desirable:


* Corporate member of Royal Town Planning Institute.
* IT Skills

This is an exciting opportunity with plenty of variety and challenges.

If you would like to know more, please apply online or for more information contact Caitlin Wood at [Removed].

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