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Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer

2 months ago

Kent, United Kingdom THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer to join our team at Thanet District Council. As a key member of our Planning Applications team, you will play a crucial role in delivering a high-quality planning service to support growth and development in our district.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and assess planning applications and pre-application submissions in accordance with planning law, national and local policy, and guidance.
  • Process planning applications to completion, providing professional planning advice to applicants, ward councillors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Communicate and engage with members of the public, non-statutory consultees, parish councils, and objectors.
  • Negotiate and communicate with developers and statutory consultees on complex planning matters.
  • Weigh up all material planning considerations and make decisions based on professional applied and theoretical knowledge and experience, with the production of reports and decision notices.
  • Represent the Council at Planning Appeals and present items to Planning Committee.
Requirements
  • An understanding of planning law, policy, and guidance.
  • A planning-related degree and postgraduate/master's planning degree accredited by the RTPI.
  • Strong communication skills at all levels, with the ability to explain planning principles to those without planning knowledge and represent the planning authority in meetings with stakeholders.
  • Interpersonal, negotiation, and diplomatic skills when engaging with individuals, developers, statutory and non-statutory consultees, and internal and external parties.
  • Creativity to resolve problems and potential conflict between developers and objectors and thus achieve positive outcomes for all parties.
  • Ability to understand and appreciate material planning considerations, applying professional judgement in weighing these competing considerations, with the ability to objectively assess and conclude in a clear and precise manner.
  • Ability to manage own workload and commitment to meeting deadlines.
Working with Us

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile developments across the district, shaping the built environment for existing and future communities. We offer a supportive and friendly work environment, flexible working arrangements, and a range of benefits, including the Local Government Pension Scheme.