Principal Planning Officer

2 months ago


South West, United Kingdom Macdonald & Company Full time

**Location**:
**South West England**

**Salary**:
**45 - 50**

**Job Type**:
**Contract**

**Reference**:
**64083**

**Job Summary**: A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work for a Local Planning Authority in the South West, this opportunity will give you the chance to work on a challenging caseload that will commonly include large-scale residential, mixed-use and commercial schemes.

Due to the geography of the area, this particular role involves balancing significant development pressures in a constrained area which includes Green Belt, Urban, extensive areas vulnerable to flooding and other sensitive environments.

Responsibilities include:

- Manage and processing a varied caseload
- Attend site visits
- Draft detailed delegated reports and present at committee
- Negotiate complex conditions and reserved matters
- Negotiate S106 Agreements
- Present case at remote committee
- Assess viability and affordable housing

In addition, you will have a natural enthusiasm and interest in major development in conjunction with excellent verbal and report writing skills.



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