Development Management Planning Officer

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Hours: 37 Hours per week

Salary: SK6-SK16 (£25,761 - £44,304) This is a single career graded post. The starting salary will be dependent on the role and experience.

Contract: Permanent

The Council currently has a single vacancy with the Development Management Team following a recent promotion and will consider candidates at all levels against the service requirements before making an appointment.

The Development Management Team play an important role in the delivery of the Council’s strategic corporate priorities. Working for us, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to our residents, supporting and managing growth in the District, and offering value for money.

The role(s):

Assistant Development Management Planners play a key role in the processing and determination of householder planning applications and other minor applications, including lawful development certificates, prior notifications and discharge of planning conditions applications.

Development Management Planners are responsible for a caseload of minor planning applications, including minor residential and commercial development proposals, prior approvals for changes of use, and lawful development certificates for existing and proposed uses.

Senior Development Management Planners manage the more complex applications, including a small caseload of major development proposals. This involves working with other Council teams and partner organisations to promote the Council’s strategic corporate priorities, as well as contributing towards projects designed to enhance existing systems and improve performance standards.

This role is not politically restricted.