Position Title:
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Planning Manager
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Date Finalised/Last Reviewed:
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18/06/24
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Function:
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Land & Planning
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Reports to:
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Land & Planning Director and Senior Technical Manager and/or Technical Director as required
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Direct Reports:
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Management Trainees/ Graduates (as appropriate)
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Job summary/purpose:
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- Lead on the submission and negotiation of planning applications and conditions including S106 agreements and viability models.
- Inform planning strategy, timelines and complete relevant trackers.
- Brief and instruct the planning consultants as appropriate.
- Support Technical with the management of external consultants and the application workstreams.
- Prepare and complete planning reports and supporting documents for LPEs and submissions.
- Review and advise on local policies/ guidance.
- Manage and co-ordinate the public consultation process and stakeholder engagement.
- Fulfill the obligations of the planning parts of the Operating Framework ensuring relevant milestones and key meetings are attended.
- Liaise successfully with other teams within the BU, particularly technical, to manage schemes from initial identification to acquisition and beyond.
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Primary responsibilities:
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- Select and manage consultants in the preparation of planning applications and appeals
- Identify suitable opportunities to meet business strategy
- Develop a good knowledge of the geographical area and build a network of strong relationships with key contacts
- Have an in depth knowledge and clear understanding of the continually evolving planning system
- Deliver projects on time and in compliance with fee budgets
- Understand the importance of viability in the negotiation and delivery of development
- Consider placemaking and the customer throughout the planning process
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Key business relationships:
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- Internal: Land/ Planning and Technical, Other BU functions – Legal / Sales / Commercial / Production / Finance, Strategic Land
- External: Planning Officers and Members, Landowners and Property Agents, Local Stakeholders, Planning and Associated consultants, Engineers, Architects, Solicitors
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What are the measures of success for this position?
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- Delivering Successful planning outcomes inline with timscales agreed with BU management team
- Development of strong relationships with key contacts, both internal and external
- Supporting the acquisition of suitable land on favourable terms, to meet the business strategy
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Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements, Education Required/Preferred
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Degree qualification in a relevant subject or where transferable skills can be demonstrated
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Required
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MRTPI or MRICS qualification
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Preferred
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Experience with another Developer/ Housebuilder, Planning Consultancy or Local Government
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Required
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A full driving licence.
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Required
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Desire to build experience of land acquisition and planning management
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Preferred
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Key Competencies:
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Make informed decisions
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Leading Self
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Be well planned and organised
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Leading Self
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Communicate well and collaborate
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Leading Self
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Be passionate about customers
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Leading Self
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Develop good relations and act with integrity
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Leading Self
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Internal Applicants – Please inform your Line Manager if you wish to apply for this role
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