Job title: Strategic Sites Planner
Post reference: 1669PAPA
Grade: Grade 8
Responsible To: Major Sites Planner
Job Purpose: To deal with the most complex and high-profile pre-applications, applications and appeals including those of a corporate priority to the Council. Work will primarily focus on applications of a complex nature and likely to result in significant local infrastructure contributions.
Key Responsibilities:
- To appraise and determine the most complex forms of pre-application, planning applications and appeals and to support the Major Projects Manager in the delivery of key sites in the district.
- To have and share a comprehensive knowledge of legislative, policy, and procedural frameworks across the Planning function with a demonstrable understanding of viability and the ability to effectively negotiate significant planning obligations in all forms whilst maximising community benefits. This includes promoting and securing necessary planning performance agreements.
- To represent the Planning Service and/or the Council at meetings including (but not exhaustive) Planning Committee, Planning Consultation Group, Planning Appeals and to act as the Council’s expert witness at hearings and Public Inquiries relating to major developments as required.
- To keep up to date with legislative changes and undertake the training and development of lesser experienced officers and Members; undertaking preparatory work and delivering confidently and to keep abreast of changes in such legislation and make the necessary changes to practices and procedures arising there from.
- To provide information and responses, including responses to other parts of the Council, Government departments, national organisations with an interest in planning matters, members of the public and outside bodies relating to planning matters, as and when required.
- To liaise, communicate and meet with applicants, agents, District Councillors, members of the Public, Parish/Town Councils, and any other stakeholders as necessary to discuss and negotiate on planning and where necessary any enforcement matters.
- To improve service delivery by identifying and recommending efficiencies in processes, and the use of technology and by maintaining and promoting a process of continuous improvement.
The post holder is required to carry out any other duties appropriate for the grade and responsibility level of the post across the Service area and wider Council.
The post holder will be required to comply with relevant legislation and in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures.
The post holder will be employed under the NJC Conditions of Service for Local Government Services.
Last Updated on Friday, November 1, 2024