About the Role
The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Planning Officer to join its busy and dynamic Planning team on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing London authority, managing a varied caseload and contributing to the delivery of high-quality planning services that shape the local environment.
You will play a key role in assessing planning applications, providing professional planning advice, and supporting decision-making across a wide range of development management functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing and assessing a range of planning applications, including householders, minor, and complex cases
- Assessing and issuing Lawful Development Certificates
- Handling prior approval applications
- Undertaking site visits and preparing detailed planning reports and recommendations
- Providing a duty planner service to residents, applicants, and stakeholders
- Delivering pre-application advice
- Presenting cases at Planning Committee meetings
- Managing planning appeal casework, including preparation of statements and evidence
- Providing professional advice on planning legislation, policy, and development management matters
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
About You
You will be an experienced Planning Officer with a strong background in UK local authority development management. You should be confident managing a varied caseload independently while delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality planning decisions.
You will have:
- Proven experience in a Planning Officer role within a local authority
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and procedures
- Excellent report writing and analytical skills
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
- Experience presenting at Planning Committee (desirable)
- Ability to provide clear and professional planning advice
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