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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking two talented and ambitious Planning Officers to join our busy Development Management Team in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, permanent post or Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £31,537 - £36,363 per annum (pro rata for part time). This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.
Job Responsibility:
Examine and evaluate all types of planning applications made under the Town and Country Planning Acts and related legislation
Assess whether proposals are in accordance with Council’s policies, considering the needs of the local community and liaising with specialist technical officers from other directorates
Offer sound pre-application advice in terms of requirements for planning permission, general acceptability of development proposals and in respect of planning policy advice
Attend meetings with planning agents/applicants on site and virtually via Microsoft Teams following up with written responses
Review site histories, spatial constraints and the current planning regulations to assist with general planning enquiries
Carry out site visits and attend site meetings across our rural districts
Requirements:
Full driving licence
Strong IT skills
Experience in report writing would be advantageous
Nice to have:
Experience in report writing
What we offer:
Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years)
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs