Development Management Area Team Leader

Aatom Recruitment • TRAFFIC • Kent, Bromley, United Kingdom • 2w ago

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Development Management Area Team Leader on a 6 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of an Area Team, managing up to 9 planning officers with the support of a Deputy Team Leader. The role will also involve reviewing and issuing decisions under delegated authority and attending Planning Committee meetings once a month (these take place in the evening).

Main purpose of the role:

To assist Senior Planning Managers in the Management and control of development within the framework of the current town planning and associated legislation. Prepare reports and make recommendations on applications determined under delegated powers and, when required make delegated decisions on planning applications on behalf of the Chief Planner. To support the management team by exercising professional and managerial responsibility of planning staff in order to delivery a high quality service.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Manage one of the Development Management teams on behalf of or under the direction of the Head of Development Management in all aspects of work in order to maintain consistency of practice throughout the section and to ensure the efficient discharge of the workload.

2. Bring to the attention of Head of Development Management any matters of policy or problems arising from work of the team which may require action at Head of Development Management or Senior Officer Level.

3. Examine all development applications and where necessary guide and instruct members of the team as to appropriate action. This action will include organising and running screening meetings, negotiation with applicants to make improvements or alternative scheme in the interest of higher development standards.

4. Represent the Chief Planner at Planning Committees when required to explain individual applications and recommendations and advise Members on matters of planning policy.

5. Appear as an expert witness at Local inquiries when required on issues that are more complex or wider that standard development control considerations.

6. Interpret, apply and enforce current town planning and other associated legislation and literature that form the framework and background for development control.

7. Assist where necessary in the supervision and instruction of others teams within the division.

8. Take decisions on planning applications and related matters under delegated powers.

9. Produce planning applications reports in respect of items that are considered of a special or contentious nature.

If this sounds good to you so far, please apply for further information or call us directly.

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