Planning Assistant - Development Management

Job: Planning Assistant - Development Management
Location: London
Salary: Negotiable
Contract: 9 months
Hours: Full time
IR35: Inside
Hybrid: Hybrid

Overview of the role
The main purpose of this role is to provide planning advice to assist the council to fulfil its role as local planning authority.

Summary of Responsibilities and Duties

• Handle all types of planning and planning-related applications for consent, permission, and approval.
• Present the Council's case at appeals, including written representations, informal hearings, and local inquiries.
• Attend Plans Sub Committee and delegation meetings to assist in the determination of applications.
• Investigate and report on alleged breaches of planning control.
• Represent the Council's position in Court as required.
• Manage correspondence related to planning issues.
• Provide pre-application advice to applicants and third parties.
• Undertake additional duties within the planning division, including work in the development plan, heritage, and urban design sections, as required.
• Attend meetings during and outside of office hours as needed.
• Perform any other duties commensurate with the level of the post to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the department or section.

Experience required

• Ability to communicate orally in a clear and confident manner with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Able to write succinctly and in plain English, reports on Development Management matters.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to think laterally and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to present the Council's case at appeal.
• Able to work with others as part of a team.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Josh Draycott on or (phone number removed) or with an updated CV.
*Referral Scheme*
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