R&R Housing
Senior Planning Officer
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About The Role
As a Senior Planning Officer, you will lead on a varied caseload of major and complex planning applications, managing proposals from early engagement through to delivery of development on the ground, and beyond.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and determining major and complex planning applications
- Securing and leading Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs)
- Negotiating S106 agreements and planning obligations
- Working proactively with developers, agents, stakeholders and local communities
- Representing the Council at appeals, hearings and inquiries
- Advising elected members and committees
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
- Contributing to service improvement and performance
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About You
You will be an experienced planning professional with a track record of managing major and complex development proposals and building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Whether you're currently working in local government, consultancy or the development sector, you'll proactively seek solutions and take ownership of projects, balance competing priorities, work to challenging deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.
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You will bring:
- Experience of handling major or complex planning applications
- A strong understanding of planning policy and the development process
- Highly organised working practices, with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Confidence working with a range of stakeholders, including applicants and elected members
- Eligibility for (or membership of) the RTPI
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