Planning Casework Higher Officer - ( Ref : 6894 )

South West England

Job Description

Key Tasks/Principal Accountabilities

• Provide high-quality statutory advice on planning applications, development plans and infrastructure projects (including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects)
• Assess potential impacts on protected landscapes, habitats and species, helping to secure better outcomes for nature.
• Work alongside colleagues to coordinate expertise from across Natural England to deliver robust, evidence-based and quality-assured advice.
• Build partnerships with customers and stakeholders to resolve complex planning issues to support nature recovery. Including providing chargeable services where it supports better environmental outcomes.
• Work to statutory targets and deadlines whilst also ensuring all actions are accurately recorded and auditable.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience of land-use planning and development management, with a sound understanding of how the planning system can deliver sustainable development and positive environmental outcomes.

• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, policy and guidance, with the ability to interpret and ap...

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