Local Authority Planning Officer, South West London

Local Authority Planning Officer, South West London Pay rate £42.14 per hour Contract role, Local Government Planning Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Planning Officer in South West London This is a contract role, and you will need to have experience in a similar role. Planning Officer (Development Management) Core Responsibilities -

• Application Assessment: Process, evaluate, and make recommendations on planning applications, listed building consents, householder planning applications, prior approvals and lawful development certificates.

• Negotiation & Site Visits: Conduct site visits and negotiate with developers to amend plans (where appropriate), ensuring high quality design and adherence to regulations.

• Pre-application Advice: Provide professional advice to residents, agents, and developers regarding the feasibility of proposals.

• Report Writing & Committee Attendance: Prepare detailed officer reports and present recommendations to the Planning Committee.

• Planning Policy & Law: Ensure compliance with the Local Plan and National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

• Appeals: Handle planning appeals (where appropriate)

Key Skills & Requirements

• Qualifications: A degree in Town Planning or related discipline

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of planning legislation and policies.

• Communication: Strong negotiation skills, report writing abilities, and ability to handle confrontational situations.

• Case Management: Ability to manage a high-volume, diverse caseload within strict statutory timelines

Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to

• An easy registration process (all done online)

• Referral schemes and incentives

• Ongoing compliance managed for you

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Please contact Graham Leatham on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn't the role for you, contact us about other roles.