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INTERNAL JOB - This vacancy is only available to Newport City Council employees and Agency Workers currently engaged with the Council

To apply you must have an Employee Self Service (ESS) account. If you do not have one please contact trent.helpdesk@newport.gov.uk with your employee reference, name and job title.

Post No. PR116 - Planning Officer - Development Management



AN OPPORTUNITY HAS ARISEN FOR A PLANNING OFFICER IN THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT SECTION OF THE COUNCIL. THIS IS A PERMANENT ROLE.



The role of the postholder will be to assist in all matters relating to the Development Management service, to include collection, recording, compilation and analysis of information on applications, appeals or enforcement and the validation of applications. The roles also require the postholders to be responsible for a personal caseload of planning and related applications, appeals and enforcement cases to include negotiation with applicants, site appraisals, investigations and the preparation of reports and recommendations. The postholders will also provide pre-application advice on minor and householder development and be part of a duty officer rota.



An ability to drive and access site for the purpose of undertaking site visits is desirable. The complexity of applications to be processed and level of supervision given will be related to the post holder's qualifications and experience.



Candidates must Hold or be working towards an RTPI accredited degree or diploma course in town planning or a related qualification at Level 6 on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales and demonstrate good knowledge of the planning system and planning legislation, including that relating to Development Management.



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein Gwerthoedd - Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd