Job Description

Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)

Salary: £36.00 Per Hour
Hours: 37 Hours
Working Schedule: Monday to Friday
Contract Length: 3 Month Contract
Location: TA1 4DY

Will need to undertake site visits, attend committee and some face-to-face meetings.

1 day a week / 2 days per fortnight on site

We have two roles one being placed in County Hall, Taunton.

The other role is based at Bridgwater House, Bridgewater.

To be responsible for the processing and determination of a varied and complex caseload of planning applications (including major development - economic, inward investment, change of use and residential schemes) across Somerset, through negotiation with developers and their agents, considering third party comments, liaising with members and drafting reports to Planning Committee and for delegated decisions.

To provide support and guidance to planning officers and consultees dealing with the processing of planning applications, undertaking monitoring and compliance functions and other planning functions to meet agreed timescales, make robust decisions, and deliver appropriate development.

To prepare appeal statements and attend hearings and public enquiries as expert witness in connection with planning and enforcement appeals, to represent the Local Planning Authority and defend its decisions.

To respond promptly to enquiries from developers, members and the public on a range of development matters to ensure an efficient and reliable service is provided taking account of relevant legislation, case law policies and the procedures of the Council.

Please apply with your most recent CV and Daniel will be in touch to discuss.