Job Description

Only internal employees of Conwy County Borough Council can apply for this vacancy.

Work base: Coed Pella

An opportunity has arisen for a Planning Officer to join the Development Management team.





The post holder will be dealing with minor planning applications and the main responsibilities of the role include:


Processing planning (and related) applications, including preparation of case officer/committee reports. To prepare appeal questionnaires and planning appeal statements. To provide planning advice to the public, Members and developers etc via our pre-application advice service and the daily duty officer phone line. The successful candidate will work as part of a small but enthusiastic team and will be required to contribute positively to the delivery of planning services in the Borough.
Would you like a flexible working day that suits you work/life balance, working hybrid both from home and from our state of the art Coed Pella office in Colwyn Bay. We promote and understand the importance of a positive and healthy work life balance and can offer a range of flexible working solutions. You will benefit from a substantial rewards package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme, minimum of 26 days Annual Leave, staff benefits and discounts in various local and national stores, salary sacrifice schemes, cashback healthcare, discounted Ffit Conwy membership plus much more.

What you'll need:

Candidates should have a Degree or equivalent in Town Planning or a related discipline, and have knowledge of the Planning System, in particular Development Management. Candidates should also have excellent communication skills both oral and written and be computer literate. The ability to travel throughout the county is also an essential requirement of the post.


This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion:

Paula Jones , Development and Building Control Manager ( Paula.jones@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 575271)

Welsh Language Skills:

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.


Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.


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We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.


We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.


We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).


We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.


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