Principal Planning Officer

Purpose of the Job Principal Planning OfficerAs a principal planning officer in the Development Management team you will have opportunities to shape and influence Knowsleys future growth by dealing with some of the strategic applications the Council will be considering. You will provide expert advice to Members and stakeholders, and contribute to strategic growth initiatives. You will also mentor junior officers and help drive service improvements.Duties and Responsibilities Principal Planning OfficerThis is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks, which may be required of the post holder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken.To manage a varied major development caseload, consisting of the Knowsleys most high profile and complex residential and commercial development schemes. This includes:Principal Planning Officer To apply advanced practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of legislation, policy and practice relating to a varied and complex major development caseload.To coordinate and analyse detailed plans and technical reports submitted in support of development proposals.To undertake site visits to assess site conditions and context to fully inform analysis of technical reports and development proposals.To liaise and consult with internal and external colleagues, and partner agencies, including the analysis and synthesis of a range of detailed technical advice relating to development proposals.To ..... full job details .....