Planner (BR13)
| Company: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £25.01 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bromley, BR1 1AS |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 3 days remote |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job title: Planner (BR13)
Job Category: Planning
Location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS, Bromley Council
Hours per week 36
Salary: £25.01 per hour
1 day in office, additional committee attendance
Take responsibility for processing a varied caseload of the most complex and major planning
applications.
Prepare high-quality reports and make clear, robust recommendations to committee or to the
Assistant Director for Planning for decisions under delegated powers, on planning applications,
policy matters, appeals, enforcement and other relevant issues
Support the management team by exercising professional and managerial responsibility for
planning staff to ensure delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service
Assist the service by signing off applications at delegated level, ensuring decisions are sound,
defensible, and in line with planning policy and legislation.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Lead on the borough’s most complex and high-profile planning applications and appeals,
including strategic sites and large-scale developments
Provide expert advice and guidance on planning matters, ensuring robust decision-making and
compliance with relevant legislation and policy
Lead pre-application discussions and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) for major
developments, ensuring timely and coordinated input across services
Lead and manage complex legal agreements, including Section 106 and other planning
obligations, ensuring they are robust and deliverable
Advise and support Planning Enforcement officers with their day to day work including
identification of breaches of planning control and the drafting of enforcement notices
Commission and oversee external professional services where required, managing associated
risks and ensuring value for money for the Council
Represent the Council by preparing and presenting expert evidence at public inquiries,
hearings, and in court for the full range of planning applications
Maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of relevant planning law, policy, procedures, and
best practice
Advise Councillors and other key stakeholders on planning matters
Contribute to the achievement of service performance targets and corporate outcomes,
promoting continuous improvement and innovation
Represent the Assistant Director of Planning at committee
Assist in the supervision and instruction of other staff within the Division
Exercise delegated authority to sign off planning applications in accordance with the Council’s
scheme of delegation
Give advice to staff on the implications that development may have on communities e.g. taking
account of infrastructure, sustainability or educational requirements
Advise team members regarding liaising with statutory and non-statutory consultees to assist in
the determination of said applications
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the role, as required to
support the effective delivery of the planning service and corporate priorities
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