Senior Planning Policy Officer Ref: 02-26

Job summary

Description of duties

Primary Objectives 

• Contribute to the update of the Council's Local Plan (and/or its successor) and also take a lead role on the production of individual documents/evidence bases within and informing the Local Plan to meet the milestones in the local development scheme;
• Take a lead on the commissioning, management and review of studies or advisory services from external consultants;
• Support the production of Neighbourhood Development Plans throughout the production process including new designations for Neighbourhood Areas.
• Support the preparation and adoption/approval and implementation of other planning documents and plans - including strategies, action plans, planning briefs, supplementary guidance, proofs of evidence, press releases and consultation material;
• Undertake and manage consultation processes on development plan and other documents in agreement with the Planning Policy Manager and/or the Head of Planning;
• Take a lead on environmental issues in relation to planning and support and advise the Council on these matters
• Represent the Council at Norfolk Strategic Planning Groups and Strategic Environmental Groups to advise the Council on these matters.
• Prepare and present reports to Committees, officer groups, public meetings / consultations and Inspectorate examinations; (This may require evening and / or weekend work)
• Provide support and advice to the development management team, on strategically important planning applications, enforcement and appeals;
• Keep up to date with current legislation and policy changes, including CPD requirements;
• Be a mentor and provide guidance and support to other members of the planning policy team
• Such other duties as may, from time to time, be allocated appropriate to the grade and contributing to the purpose and objectives of the post

Primary Line / Performance Management Objectives

• Contribute to the update of the of the Council's Local Plan (and/or its successor) and also take a lead role on the production of individual documents within and informing the Local Plan to meet the milestones in the local development scheme;

This job description is not exhaustive.

The job description outlines the current position and will be subject to review in the light of development within the service, in consultation with the post holder as detailed in your Contract of Employment.