Senior Development Management Officer

Position Overview The Senior Development Management Officer will deliver a professional planning service for North Northamptonshire Council, ensuring efficient assessment and determination of a wide range of planning applications. The role involves supporting the council''s strategic objectives by facilitating high-quality development while protecting the natural and built environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning Application Management: Validate, assess, and determine a variety of planning applications, primarily small to medium scale, in line with national planning policy, local development plans, and statutory requirements.Pre-application Advice: Provide clear, timely, and customer-focused advice to applicants, agents, and members of the public on planning proposals, policies, and procedures.Site Inspections: Undertake site visits to assess planning proposals, ensuring that all relevant planning considerations are accurately evaluated.Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise effectively with internal departments, statutory consultees, local communities, elected members, and external agencies to ensure well-informed and balanced planning decisions.Report Preparation: Produce high-quality officer reports, recommendations, and committee presentations that demonstrate sound planning judgment and adherence to policy.Decision Making: Exercise delegated authority to issue planning decisions, ensuring that determinations are legally robust, defensible, and delivered within ..... full job details .....