Principal Planning Officer - Castle Point Borough Council

Essex County Council, Arbury, Cambridge

Principal Planning Officer - Castle Point Borough Council

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Essex County Council, Arbury, Cambridge

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted today, 30 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 23f6e4b44c8f4552a77f474256d5196d

Full Job Description

  • Undertaking complex work in relation to the preparation of the Castle Point Plan including:
  • Reviewing and interpreting complex evidence base documents and formulating policies that respond to the outcomes of that evidence.
  • Undertaking analysis of data and information to create evidence to support plan making and decision taking. This includes statutory reporting.
  • Advising members of the options and challenges they need to address through the Castle Point Plan and incorporating their feedback into policies.
  • Drafting of policies and their justification.
  • Drafting planning guidance.
  • Reviewing engagement outcomes and adjusting policies to reflect those outcomes.
  • Presenting evidence in writing and in person in respect of the plan. This includes appearing at the EiP for the Plan.
  • Coaching junior members of the team.

    Degree level relevant qualification
  • Knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and regulations with reference to local government and district councils
  • Previous experience of producing Local Plans
  • Strong organisation and communication skills
  • Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.