Role Title: Principal Planning Officer Service Area: Planning Policy and Conservation Rate: 55 to 65 per hour Reporting to: Head of Planning Policy and ConservationLocation: WatfordWe are seeking a Principal Planning Officer to play a lead role in preparing the Local Plan and undertaking a range of other planning duties. This role involves providing policy and forward planning expertise to assist the Planning Policy and Conservation service in achieving the objectives of the Council.Key Responsibilities:General: Assist in securing the delivery of the Local Plan, including research, preparation of policy statements, committee reports, and attendance at committee meetings. Deputise for the Head of Planning Policy and Conservation in their absence.Local Plan: Assist in the preparation of the Local Plan as required by legislation, national policy, and guidance. Manage the work of junior section officers and liaise with other contacts to ensure planning policy documents are up-to-date. Lead on key pieces of evidence-based work and supervise administrative tasks.Public Consultation: Undertake public consultation exercises, resolve objections, and liaise with other authorities and outside bodies to ensure regulations are met.Representation: Represent the Local Planning Authority at public meetings, committee meetings, and working groups to assist in the delivery of the Local Plan.Advice Provision: Provide advice to Elected Members, other departments, local and statutory bodies, and ..... full job details .....