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Housing Planner

Civic Recruitment Limited
Bromley

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Job details

Full-time
£32.68 an hour

Qualifications

Report writing
Report generation
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Mentoring junior staff
Internal department liaison
Analysis skills
Supervising experience
Continuous improvement
Team management
Mentoring
Organisational skills
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Housing Planner

Job Purpose

To lead on the assessment and determination of the borough. Most complex, high-profile and strategically significant planning applications, appeals and planning matters. The post-holder will provide expert professional planning advice, ensure robust and defensible decision-making, represent the Council in planning proceedings, and support the management and development of planning staff. The role will contribute to delivering a high-quality, customer-focused planning service that supports sustainable growth, corporate priorities, and community objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Planning Applications and Decision Making

Manage a varied caseload of complex and major planning applications, including strategic developments and regeneration schemes.
Prepare comprehensive, accurate and well-reasoned reports with clear recommendations for Planning Committee or delegated decisions.
Exercise delegated authority to determine planning applications in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation.
Ensure all planning decisions are legally compliant, robust, defensible, and consistent with local, regional and national planning policies.

Planning Advice and Development Management

Provide specialist planning advice to officers, Councillors, applicants, developers, consultees and members of the public.
Lead pre-application discussions and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) for major developments.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary input from internal departments and external stakeholders to facilitate high-quality development outcomes.
Advise on the planning implications of development proposals, including infrastructure, sustainability, environmental and educational requirements.

Appeals, Enforcement and Legal Matters

Lead on planning appeals and represent the Council at hearings, public inquiries and court proceedings.
Prepare and present expert evidence on behalf of the Council.
Support Planning Enforcement Officers in identifying breaches of planning control and preparing enforcement notices.
Manage and oversee complex legal agreements, including Section 106 Agreements and other planning obligations, ensuring enforceability and effective delivery.

Leadership and Staff Management

Support the Planning Management Team in delivering an efficient, customer-focused service.
Provide professional guidance, mentoring and supervision to junior planning staff.
Assist in allocating work and monitoring performance to ensure service objectives and deadlines are achieved.
Promote continuous improvement, innovation and best practice within the planning service.

Stakeholder Management

Develop and maintain effective relationships with Councillors, statutory consultees, developers, community groups and other stakeholders.
Attend and represent the Assistant Director of Planning at meetings, committees and public events where required.
Provide clear and professional advice to elected Members on planning matters.

Service Improvement and Corporate Contribution

Contribute to achieving service performance indicators and corporate objectives.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning legislation, policy and best practice.
Commission and manage external consultants where required, ensuring value for money and quality outcomes.
Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Essential Experience

Significant experience in Development Management within a local authority or comparable planning environment.
Proven experience of handling major, complex and high-profile planning applications.
Experience of preparing reports for Planning Committees and delegated decision-making.
Experience of managing planning appeals, including public inquiries and hearings.
Experience of negotiating Section 106 Agreements and other planning obligations.
Experience of providing professional planning advice to senior stakeholders, elected Members and developers.
Experience of supervising, mentoring or managing planning staff.
Experience of working effectively under pressure and managing competing priorities.

Desirable Experience

Experience of Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs).
Experience of representing a local authority at court proceedings.
Experience of managing external consultants and professional advisers.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligible for membership.
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related field.
Management or leadership qualification.

Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of planning legislation, policy and procedures.
Strong understanding of the Town and Country Planning Act and associated regulations.
Knowledge of planning enforcement processes and appeals procedures.
Understanding of local government decision-making processes.
Knowledge of planning obligations, including Section 106 Agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Awareness of current planning issues, national policy frameworks and emerging best practice.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently.
Strong report writing and analytical skills.
Ability to present and defend the Council's position at Committee, appeal, inquiry and court proceedings.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to lead, mentor and support colleagues.
Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
Ability to interpret technical plans, drawings and complex supporting documents.
Proactive, solution-focused and customer-oriented approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

Additional Information

Location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS, United Kingdom.
Working Pattern: Hybrid working arrangement with a requirement to attend the office 1 day per week, alongside attendance at Planning Committees, site visits, public inquiries, hearings and stakeholder meetings as required.
Hours: 37 hours per week.
Rate: £32.68 per hour (Limited Company/Umbrella).
Contract Type: Interim/Contract opportunity.
We operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
Closing date: Soon – early applications are encouraged

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