Principal Planning Officer (Hybrid) Full Time Temporary

Principal Planning Officer (Hybrid) needed in Taunton, £41.54ph PAYE – Reference: RQ1343085

Responsible for a range of complex planning casework to deliver strategic outcomes. Accountable for negotiating on proposals to deliver high quality development in Somerset in accordance with national guidance, planning law and adopted local plans/other guidance.
• Responsible for decision taking under the officer scheme of delegation for planning and other related applications.
• Provide clear direction to deliver the strategic priorities and meet the financial targets, as a member of the Development Management Service Team.
• Support senior colleagues at Area Planning and Strategic Planning Committees and present applications for decision.
• Update and advise elected members in respect of strategic sites and associated matters including briefings and training.
• Using professional knowledge analyse and evaluate complex technical information to provide professional advice to statutory consultees, other departments, developers/applicants, members and communities to ensure high quality outputs which support the delivery of the objectives.
• Balance the competing demands of other services and the viability of the development to make recommendations/determine priorities and negotiate complex S106 agreements to ensure high quality development is brought forward meeting the requirements of adopted planning policy and the delivery of infrastructure.

We support hybrid working & expect a presence at the office on a 1 day a week

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 katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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