Planning Officer - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff Council

Cardiff Council

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

About The Service
Cardiff is one of the fastest growing and most highly-skilled cities in Britain.

The city economy is growing, jobs and businesses are being created and the city's population is set to continue to expand.

The Planning Service contains three Teams: Planning Policy; Strategic Development Management & Placemaking; and Non-Strategic Development Management & Enforcement.

Together, we play a key role in delivering and managing the growth of the city through the following work:

- putting in place a plan-led policy framework - preparing plans and guidance;
- delivering new developments through a masterplanning and placemaking approach;
- continually working to improve performance and efficiency.

The positive outcomes of the Service's work include:

bringing forward the homes people need, especially affordable homes;

- generating significant investment in the city and supporting the local economy;
- approving new schemes which create a wide range of jobs;
- securing new infrastructure from development proposals;
- approving schemes which support the role of the city centre and local centres;
- ensuring new development responds positively to local context;
- creating places where people like to live, work and visit; and
- preserving and enhancing the built and natural environment.

About the job
In helping to effectively manage how Cardiff develops, the post holders will join the Team in undertaking the following work:

discharging conditions;

- defending the Council's planning decisions at appeal;
- assisting the enforcement function; and

Full details of the post duties and responsibilities can be found within the Job Description.

What We Are Looking For From You

You will have a qualification in town planning or equivalent, good communication skills and will be able to manage multiple priorities.

Previous experience in development control with a focus on securing good quality design is preferable.

Additional information
This vacancy is suitable for post share.

This post is temporary until 30 September 202- Application Guidance