Planning Policy Manager

4 weeks ago

Reigate, Surrey, United Kingdom Carrington Blake Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Planner / Senior Planner - Planning Policy

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Planner / Senior Planner to join our team in a Planning Policy role. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a workload of planning and related applications, presenting applications to the Planning Committee, defending the Council's decisions on appeal, and providing professional advice on pre-application proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Pre-Application Advice: Provide expert advice on development proposals, in accordance with national planning guidance and development plan policies.
  2. Application Management: Manage a workload of applications, including consultation, amendment, preparation of report, and recommendation to service quality standards and time scales.
  3. Appeals: Prepare and present the Council's case on appeals on planning and related matters to meet Planning Inspectorate standards and timescales.
  4. General Planning Advice: Respond to general queries on planning and related matters from all media, including telephone, letter, email, and personal contacts, to achieve service quality standards and time scales.
  5. Record Keeping: Maintain and update records to service quality standards and timescales.
  6. Presentations: Present professional advice at Planning Committee meetings and other Council or stakeholder meetings as required.
  7. Teamwork: Liaise with other service and corporate teams in support of delivering a high-quality development management service.
  8. Councillor Relationships: Promote a good working relationship with councillors.
  9. Service Improvement: Participate in team and service group meetings, and assist in implementing service improvements.
  10. Supervision: Manage a more complex caseload of pre-application enquiries and applications, and supervise planning technicians and/or junior planning officers in a team.
  11. Deputisation: Deputise as required for the team manager.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of planning policy and procedures, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What We Offer:

Carrington Blake Recruitment offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

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