Job title: Planning Contributions Officer
Post reference: 1672PAPA
Grade: Grade 4
Responsible To: Planning Support Team Leader
Job Purpose: To carry out the effective monitoring, enforcement and collection of monies relating to all forms of infrastructure contributions to ensure prompt receipt and release of monies, including liaison with other Business Units.
Key Responsibilities:
- To determine whether developments are liable for any form of infrastructure levy and to calculate the relevant charge in line with current legislation and adopted Council policies.
- To administer infrastructure levies in accordance with legislative requirements (which includes checking detailed calculations) to issue Liability and Demand Notices to liable parties and to advise on requests for review or relief.
- To develop, maintain and co-ordinate the provision of a monitoring and delivery infrastructure framework for all forms of planning obligation to support the Authority in its statutory duties.
- To assist the Development and Legal business units in respect of the future imposition of planning obligations in co-ordination with the operation of infrastructure levies.
- To prepare detailed evidence to be presented in court for challenges and appeals to support Councils case for the charging of CIL for development and the calculation of the charged levy amount issued in accordance with legislation.
- To provide statistical data and monitoring in relation to infrastructure levies, collection and administrative procedures including statutory reporting obligations, and mechanisms for release of monies.
- To interpret current and proposed legislation to provide training and updates for planning officers and others (internal and external customers).
- To respond to requests from other business units, Corporate Management Team, Councillors and members of the public and external bodies for monitoring information relating to infrastructure levy matters including assisting in the units responses to Freedom of Information Requests.
- To assist with the production of council reports and ensure appropriate attendance and advice to a variety of meetings as necessary.
- To assist with the proper handling of complaints and enquiries about the administration of infrastructure levies in line with corporate priorities and professional standards.
The post holder is required to carry out any other duties appropriate for the grade and responsibility level of the post.
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 Wednesday, May 8, 2024