Career Grade Progression for Planning Control Officer Post

Criteria Based Upon Qualifications and Relevant Experience

The post holder will be appointed between Salary Band 5 and Band 6. The initial appointment and subsequent progression through the grading scheme will be dependant on a combination of the following qualifications and experience, together with a satisfactory assessment of competencies and responsibilities.

Relevant Experience / Qualifications / Competencies & Responsibilities / Applicable Salary
Less than 1 year / First degree in a planning related subject /
  • Undertake the validation of planning applications and associated fees
  • Undertake the administrative, technical and monitoring work relating to:-
  • The control of development and enforcement and associated committee administration.
  • Planning appeals and their documentation
  • The designation of Tree Preservation Orders and their implementations
  • Other special controls
  • Undertake the processing of development proposals (with support from experienced officers)
  • Collect evidence in relation to breaches of planning control (with guidance from more experienced officers)
  • Inspect and visit sites to ensure compliance with planning legislation
  • When required, ensure enforcement action is undertaken in an efficient, effective and lawful manner (with support from experienced officers)
  • Liaise with developers and other applicants in pursuit of quality development applications (with guidance from more experienced officers)
  • Prepare recommendations and present reports for committee (with guidance from more experienced officers)
  • Advise Local Councillors, Officers, members of the public and professionals on planning related matters in person, by telephone and in writing
  • Contribute towards the advancement of the planning service
  • Assist in the preparation of appeal statements for hearings, inquiries and Court (with support from experienced officers)
/ Band 5
SCP 22 - 25
More than 1 year / Either first degree in Town Planning, or a PG Dip / Masters degree in Town Planning / In addition to the above:
  • Undertake the processing of development proposals, including those of a more contentious nature (with support from experienced officers)
  • Collect evidence in relation to breaches of planning control (with limited guidance from more experienced officers)
  • When required, ensure enforcement action is undertaken in an efficient, effective and lawful manner (with limited support from experienced officers)
  • Liaise with developers and other applicants in pursuit of quality development applications (with limited guidance from more experienced officers)
  • Prepare recommendations and present reports for committee
  • Assist in the preparation of appeal statements for hearings, inquiries and Court (with limited support from experienced officers)
/ Band 6
SCP 26 - 29