Development Management Team Leader (Planning)

About the Role

Pay rate: £300 per day

Location: Civic Offices, DN1 3BU

Hours: 9am to 5pm, 7.5 hours per day.

We are seeking an experienced Planning Team Leader to manage a sub-team of Planning Officers within our client's Development Management service.

You will support senior management in delivering planning objectives by leading on major and strategic applications, providing expert planning advice, and ensuring high-quality, consistent and legally robust decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Development Management Officers.
Determine major and strategic planning applications under delegated authority.
Provide pre-application advice on significant developments.
Oversee planning enforcement decisions with senior colleagues.
Ensure high-quality Planning Committee reports and support committee processes.
Manage planning appeals, including Written Repre...