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Planning Officer

Posted 25 days ago

  • Blackheath, Greater London
  • Any
  • External
  • Expires In 2 months
Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Lewisham Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for a Planning Officer this role will be: Hybrid 2 Days Office Based SE6 4RU

The right candidate will:

* Project manage and process all householder applications, Lawful Development Certificates and simple changes of use confidently, accurately and efficiently, with limited assistance from senior planning officers; assessing development proposals against the Council’s Development Plans and London Plan policies and taking into account material considerations.

* Project manage and process relatively simple major applications, with support from senior planning officers, assessing development proposals against the Council’s Development Plans and London Plan policies and taking into account material considerations.

* Produce accurate and timely Committee and Delegated reports with minimal supervision, in accordance with the Council’s planning policy guidelines and procedures.

* Liaise with the Planning Enforcement Officers providing them with expert advice and where necessary preparing Committee reports recommending enforcement action and stop notices, dealing with any consequential appeals, use of default powers, prosecution to secure compliance and recovery of the Councils costs.

* Carry out unaccompanied site visits on allocated applications and into reports/complaints of breaches/infringements of planning control. To put up site notices as required.

We require the following:

* Experience working within a local authority DESIRABLE.

* Expected to manage and process householder extensions, lawful development certificates and some minor applications.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon
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