Job Details
Role Purpose:
To carry out planning functions pursuant to the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
Some responsibility for supporting, developing and mentoring staff may be required as outlined in the duties for the higher level.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Oversee and where required undertake all activities and processes associated with the administration of planning and related applications and appeals including the creation and input of records and planning case files, planning appeals and application enquiries and enforcement matters.
2. Process a range of planning and related applications for small to large/complex proposals, from initial referral through to final decision and appeal, including the production of reports and appeal statements and appearance as required at hearings and Inquiries on behalf of the Council.
3. Prepare for and present at Committee meetings and other public meetings.
4. Undertake/lead negotiations and make recommendations on all types of planning and related applications including the consideration of S106/CIL in line with agreed outcomes/performance objectives.
5. Provide detailed and high quality professional/expert advice on all Development Management matters, including at public meetings/forums and in writing.
6. Contribute actively to and where required take responsibility for the implementation of measures and actions consistent with the ongoing development and improvement of the development management service – for the benefit of its users and staff and to support the efficient delivery of corporate plan, performance and budgetary outcomes.
7. Consult, engage and advise customers, communities, colleagues, elected Members and other interested parties as required by legislation, Council policy and professional good practice and ensure effective and high quality responses to all enquiries and comments (including corporate complaints).
8. Contribute to the aims and objectives of delivering sustainable development within Haringey as defined by the Council or national planning policy.
9. Carry out other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Umbrella Rate – £21.72
