Planning Assistant

3 days ago


Downpatrick, United Kingdom CATCH22 CHARITY Full time

Planning Officer

Based in Council offices in Newry or Downpatrick this post will work across the Council District of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Must be prepared

to locate to either base as assigned

**Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary**

To provide professional and technical advice, guidance and recommendations, and to carry out all the functions associated with the delivery of the Council’s responsibilities and statutory functions in respect of Planning.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**2.** Undertaking site visits, participating in site meetings, writing up reports of visits, formulating professional opinions.

**3.** Assisting with the preparation of material for planning appeals and public inquiries.

**4.** Monitoring planning decisions and investigating suspected cases of unauthorised

development, interviewing parties, taking statements, inspecting, surveying and photographing sites, writing up reports, representing the Council in the service of enforcement notices and acting as a witness at court and enforcement appeals.

**5.** Assisting with the preparation of development plans, enhancement strategies and regeneration proposals for conservation areas, town centres and other selected settlements.

**6.** Assisting with research into and preparation of reports relating to policy formulation and development control.

**7.** Managing technical support staff (if any).

**8.** Dealing with enquires from the public, by telephone, correspondence and face to face.

**9.** Operating the Council’s IT Systems including Geographical Information System

**Education / Qualifications / Experience**

HNC in recognised Planning qualification and a minimum of 2 years’ post qualification working experience in a Planning environment.

or

Degree in recognised Planning qualification* and a minimum of 1 years’ post qualification working experience in a Planning environment.

*eg. Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Architecture, Urban Regeneration or other relevant degree qualification

**Experience**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 9 months

**Salary**: From £13.40 per hour

**Experience**:

- Planning assistant: 4 years (required)
- Preparing and presenting reports: 4 years (required)
- Northern Ireland planning policy and legislation.: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: mattRQ897307


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