Planner, Government, Environmental & Urban Planning

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Community & Social

City Bromley

Province Bromley

Postal Code BR1

Location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS

Contract: 4-Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working – 2 Days in Office / 3 Days Remote

Bromley Council is seeking a seasoned Planning Officer to enhance its Development Management team. This role is pivotal in managing a diverse portfolio of planning applications, offering pre-application guidance, participating in Planning Committees, and contributing to the delivery of a superior planning service. The position demands working in a dynamic, goal-oriented setting, handling a wide array of applications while ensuring adherence to planning laws, policies, and statutory obligations.

• Oversee a diverse range of planning applications, including:
  • Householder applications
  • Prior Approval applications
  • Lawful Development Certificates
  • Change of Use applications
  • Minor developments
  • Pre-application enquiries
• Draft comprehensive officer reports and recommendations.
• Make determinations on applications under delegated authority when suitable.
• Offer pre-application advice to applicants and developers.
• Present applications at Planning Committee meetings.
• Lead smaller planning appeals, including written representations.
• Conduct planning site visits as necessary.
• Coordinate with statutory and non-statutory consultees.
• Address inquiries from residents, councillors, developers, agents, and stakeholders.
• Apply and interpret planning legislation, policies, and guidance.
• Achieve performance targets and meet statutory deadlines.
• Contribute to the efficient delivery of Development Management services.

Requirements:

• Experience in Development Management or a Planning environment.
• Proficient knowledge of planning legislation and policy.
• Proven experience in processing planning applications.
• Skilled in researching, analyzing, and interpreting planning information.
• Strong report writing and communication abilities.
• Capable of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Experience presenting information to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Competence in interpreting technical plans and supporting documents.

• Degree in Planning or a related field such as:
  • Town Planning
  • Urban Design
  • Architecture
• MRTPI Membership or eligibility for membership.
• Experience in Local Authority Planning.
• Participation in Planning Committees.
• Providing pre-application advice.

• 4-Month Contract
• Hybrid Working (2 Days in Office / 3 Days Remote)
• Location:
  
  Bromley, Kent
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of planning applications.
• Supportive Development Management team.
• Excellent opportunity for Planning Officers seeking to expand their local authority experience.