Job Details
Job Title: Planning Officer
Team: Development Management
Location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, United Kingdom- 3 days remote, 2 days in office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Reporting to: Team Leader
Role Purpose
To assess and manage planning applications in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and the Council’s adopted planning policies, ensuring high-quality and timely decisions on development proposals.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of planning applications, including householder, minor and small-scale developments.
- Assess proposals against local and national planning policies and planning legislation.
- Prepare written reports with recommendations for planning managers and Planning Committee decisions.
- Provide planning advice to residents, developers, architects and other stakeholders through phone, email, meetings and the pre-application process.
- Assist in preparing the Council’s case for planning appeals, including written representations and hearings.
- Support senior officers with larger or more complex development proposals.
- Carry out site visits to assess development proposals and their local impact.
- Maintain accurate records using the Council’s planning systems.
- Keep up to date with changes in planning law and policy.
Professional Development
- Work towards or maintain membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
- Participate in professional training and development activities.
Key Skills and Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to assess plans, drawings and technical information.
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Knowledge of planning policy and legislation (desirable).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Full driving licence and ability to travel for site visits.
Apply
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@carringtonblake.com.
