Planning Officer

Planning Officer

3-Month Initial Contract
£40.00 - £50.00 per hour Umbrella
Hybrid Working

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Planning Officer to join a Local Authority on an initial 3-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with experience managing a varied caseload of planning applications, appeals, and pre-application enquiries within a local government environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and determine a range of planning applications, Listed Building Consents, Advertisement Consents, prior approvals, and Certificates of Lawfulness.
• Provide pre-application advice to residents, developers, agents, councillors, and stakeholders.
• Manage planning appeals, predominantly through written representations.
• Conduct site visits, investigations, and planning research.
• Prepare and present reports to Planning Committee.
• Negotiate Section 106 Agreements and support the implementation of CIL requirements.
• Liaise with statutory consultees, planning agents, and members of the public.
• Keep up to date with planning legislation, policy, and appeal decisions.

About You:

• Previous experience working as a Planning Officer within a Local Authority.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.
• Experience handling a varied planning caseload independently.
• Planning appeal and committee report experience.
• Experience of Green Belt applications would be highly desirable.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.