Planning Officers

Job description

This role is open to full time , part time , and job share applications , all of which will be assessed equally. - Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Address: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Salary: £31,537 - £36,363 per annum (pro rata for part time) - Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week - Contract: Permanent post or Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months Join our team: We are seeking two talented and ambitious Planning Officers to join our busy Development Management Team . If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role: This is a Career Grade role, therefore offering fantastic opportunities to develop and progress your career within planning. In this role, you will: - 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 requiremen...