Planning Consultant - Darwen, United Kingdom - Walbury Commercial

Walbury Commercial

Verified Company

Darwen, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are a rapidly growing land and property development/investment company based in Lancashire.

As part of our significant growth plans, we are looking for an experienced and talented planning consultant/town planner to work alongside our land acquisition department and become an integral part of our future expansion.

We are offering an excellent salarywith unrivalled prospects for career progression.

Full Job Description

Responsibilities

Work alongside the land acquisition team to determine the feasibility of various sites and potential for residential planning gain in line with our land acquisition requirements
Attending site visits/meetings to undertake assessments on development opportunities and the preparation of feasibility reports or written advice.
Working alongside external planning consultants in the preparation and submission of planning appeals via written representations, informal hearing or public inquiry, including writing appeal statements and attending hearings and inquires as expert witness.
Researching all aspects of planning policy and law as required.
Submission of representations to local planning authorities in relation to emerging planning policy documents.

Requirements:

A degree in town planning and MRITP desirable
At least two years post qualification experience either in the private sector or local government (preferably within development management).
A sound knowledge of the processes and protocols of local planning authorities and planning inspectorate.
IT competency.
A professional manner and personal appearance.
A valid UK driving licence.

Benefits