Principal Planning Officer

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Swale and Maidstone to assist with the appointment of a Principal Planning Officer , on a 3-month contract , highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £50.02 - £66.12 per hour Summary: Lead on drafting site allocation policies for housing and employment sites as part of an ambitious Local Plan timetable, with submission planned for December. Support the preparation of the Regulation 19 (Pre-Submission) Local Plan and associated documents. Responsibilities: - Draft site allocation policies for selected housing and employment sites - Review and contribute to Strategic Policies - Support preparation of documents for Regulation 19 consultation - Collaborate with Place Services and other Council departments - Ensure policies are robust, deliverable, and fit for purpose - Undertake site visits as required Essential Requirements: - Experience drafting Local Plan allocation policies (essential) - Experience taking a Local Plan through Regulation 19 and Examination - Strong knowledge of the UK planning system - Good teamwork and stakeholder collaboration skills...