Planning Officer
PLANNING OFFICER
Contract: Permanent
Scale: CAREER GRADE WITHIN SO1-P03 RANGE
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week.
Area Team Planner – Career Grade
We are looking for two career grade planners who have a passion for planning and want to develop skills and abilities in the busy environment of Waltham Forest.
We welcome applications from planners with experience in dealing with a range of planning applications, from minor to medium sized developments within the development management service, who are seeking to continue to develop a career in Development Management.
Working in Waltham Forest
There has never been a more exciting time to work for Waltham Forest Council where we are delivering impactful change with and for our diverse communities across the borough.
Waltham Forest Council is at the forefront of development regeneration in London, with an ambitious programme of investment in the borough’s places, people, and infrastructure. Our programme is based around economic growth and investment in our 15-minute neighbourhoods, working with and securing benefit for local communities while responding to the current economic challenges, housing needs and the impact of the Climate Emergency.
As part of your role, you will also assist Principal Planners on major projects within the Borough and support the Team Managers to deliver the planned growth identified in the draft Local Plan ensuring the delivery of developments that benefits the local communities, seek to protects the characteristics of the borough, and to make it an attractive place to live and work.
The Role – Planning Officer
You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of planning applications, pre-applications requests and appeals.
You will need to be confident in tackling new challenges and flexible in your work approach and be able to adapt and meet the needs of the service. You will have a current understanding and will continue to build your knowledge on planning legislation and national and regional policy, to progress your career.
How to Apply
Application Information
Application Information The councils preference is for on-line application forms. However if you have a disability and are unable to complete an on-line application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative.
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