Job title: Strategic Sites Planner
Post reference: 1669PAPA
Grade: Grade 8
Responsible To: Major Projects Manager
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 and/or those of a complex nature and likely to result in significant local infrastructure contributions (with the potential to amount to millions of pounds) in order to regulate and control built development and land use, in the light of Government and local planning policies and other material considerations, design, biodiversity net gain, sustainability objectives and layout of the built environment.
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 lead on the case management of strategic site delivery and to liaise with the Planning Policy Team for monitoring of the progression of those sites.
- To have a comprehensive knowledge of legislative, policy, and procedural frameworks across the Planning function with a demonstrable understanding of viability appraisal and the ability to effectively negotiate significant quantums of planning obligation/infrastructure levy whilst maximising community benefits. This includes the securing of necessary planning performance agreements
- To represent the Planning Service and/or the Council at external councillor and/or officer meetings including (but not exhaustive) Planning Committee, Planning Consultation Group, Planning Appeals and to be the Council’s expert witness at hearings and Public Inquiries relating to major developments managed by the Local Planning Authority.
- To procure necessary assessment work to assist in the analysis of development proposals.
- 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 to other parts of the Council, Government departments, national organisations with an interest in planning matters, members of the public and outside bodies in relation to planning matters.
- 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 any enforcement matters arising.
- To improve service delivery by identifying and recommending efficiencies in processes, and use of technology and by maintaining 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
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