Location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS
Rate: £32.68 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 4-Month Contract
Hours: Full Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working – 2 Days in Office / 3 Days Remote
Pay: Bi-weekly
Bromley Council is seeking a seasoned Planning Officer to enhance its Development Management team. This role is pivotal in managing a diverse portfolio of planning applications, offering pre-application guidance, participating in Planning Committees, and contributing to the delivery of a superior planning service. The position demands working in a dynamic, goal-oriented setting, handling a wide array of applications while ensuring adherence to planning laws, policies, and statutory obligations.
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Oversee a diverse range of planning applications, including:
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Householder applications
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Prior Approval applications
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Lawful Development Certificates
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Change of Use applications
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Minor developments
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Pre-application enquiries
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Draft comprehensive officer reports and recommendations.
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Make determinations on applications under delegated authority when suitable.
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Offer pre-application advice to applicants and developers.
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Present applications at Planning Committee meetings.
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Lead smaller planning appeals, including written representations.
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Conduct planning site visits as necessary.
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Coordinate with statutory and non-statutory consultees.
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Address inquiries from residents, councillors, developers, agents, and stakeholders.
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Apply and interpret planning legislation, policies, and guidance.
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Achieve performance targets and meet statutory deadlines.
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Contribute to the efficient delivery of Development Management services.
Requirements:
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Experience in Development Management or a Planning environment.
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Proficient knowledge of planning legislation and policy.
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Proven experience in processing planning applications.
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Skilled in researching, analyzing, and interpreting planning information.
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Strong report writing and communication abilities.
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Capable of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
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Experience presenting information to diverse stakeholders.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Competence in interpreting technical plans and supporting documents.
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Degree in Planning or a related field such as:
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Town Planning
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Urban Design
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Architecture
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MRTPI Membership or eligibility for membership.
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Experience in Local Authority Planning.
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Participation in Planning Committees.
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Handling planning appeals.
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Providing pre-application advice.
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£32.68 per hour (Umbrella)
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4-Month Contract
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Hybrid Working (2 Days in Office / 3 Days Remote)
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Location: Bromley, Kent
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Bi-weekly Pay
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Opportunity to work on a wide variety of planning applications.
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Supportive Development Management team.
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Excellent opportunity for Planning Officers seeking to expand their local authority experience.
Ideal for candidates with experience as a Planning Officer, Development Management Officer, Town Planner, Assistant Planning Officer, Development Control Officer, or Planning Consultant.
