Role Purpose Support the effective renewal and regeneration of the London BoroughTo lead the preparation and management of planning performance agreements and pre-application discussions for strategic development proposals.To manage a caseload of strategic planning applications delivering significant levels of investment within the Borough and make recommendations to Planning Committee.Role DimensionsSupervision of projects as required.Training and mentoring of junior staff.Support the efficient management of the annual workload of the Development Management teams, currently comprising Approximately 5,000 planning applications per annum, Approximately 100 appealsResponsibilitiesInstruction of Planning Solicitors on enforcement and related matters.Dealing with general enquiries from elected Members, prospective developers and members of the public, on all development management and related matters.Liaison with and support for the Policy Section in the preparation, monitoring and review of the Local Development Framework.Liaison with the Councils Landscape Group in the preparation of Tree Preservation Orders and cases concerning the felling, lopping or topping of trees under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and associated legislation.Represent, as required, the Development Management Service at meetings with other Services, Groups and Council Departments, government departments, statutory bodies, developers, community and other groups, and the general ..... full job details .....