Principal Development Officer Planning Control

Principal Development Officer Planning Control needed in Bolton, £22.13ph  PAYE – Reference: 000B 36B2 / 1

1 To effectively support and review the management of the work of the Planning Control service in accordance with the Team Leader competency model (including leadership, putting customers at the heart of what we do, implementing our vision, engaging others, communicating powerfully, changing culture, developing and managing people, and continually improving performance).
2 To ensure the team discharges the liabilities and responsibilities and ensure that related decisions and advice are provided in accordance with all relevant legislation, policy and professional standards and maintain accurate records:-
a) To ensure compliance of developments, land and property in the Borough with all current and emerging planning legislation and policy;
b) To provide appropriate advice as necessary regarding planning applications, enforcement, information or sustainable development and related matters, and associated charges, including negotiating with applicants and others; and
c) To evaluate and make recommendations on more complex planning and related applications or enforcement issues, environmental impact assessments, minerals or waste matters.
d) To evaluate and make decisions on less complex planning and related applications or enforcement issues.
3 Prepare and review supplementary planning documents, policy notes, development briefs or other appropriate planning documents, including those in support of development plan preparation and the Local Development Framework as requested by the Chief Planning Officer.
4 Prepare and review statements for appeals, and attend and give evidence at inquiries and hearings, as required.
5 To take responsibility for the day to day management of staff, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, recruitment and retention selection, training and development, sickness absence and health and safety issues in accordance with policies.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to  View email address on essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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