Principal Planning Officer

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Principal Planning Officer needed in Sittingbourne Paying £59.02 per hr ref OR100053

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the preparation of the Local Plan, including taking a plan through Regulation 19 consultation and Examination in Public
• Draft and refine allocation and development management policies, ensuring they are robust, deliverable, and legally compliant
• Work collaboratively with officers across Place Services and other Council departments to ensure policies are fit for purpose and aligned with corporate priorities
• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including statutory consultees, developers, and the Planning Inspectorate
• Provide professional planning advice and mentoring to colleagues within the planning service
• Support senior officers and Members on Local Plan matters as required

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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