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Senior Planning Officer - London Borough of Harrow (Temporary Contract)Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunityRate: Up to 38 per hour (Umbrella)Duration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid (office + home working)The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join its Development Management team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for a confident planner who can hit the ground running and manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.Key ResponsibilitiesProcessing a full range of planning applications, including complex minors and small scale majorsAssessing and issuing Lawful Development Certificates and Prior ApprovalsUndertaking site visits and preparing high quality reportsDelivering the Duty Planner serviceProviding pre application advice to applicants and agentsPresenting cases at Planning CommitteeManaging appeal casework, including statements and evidenceThis is a great opportunity to contribute to a busy London borough while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working.Essential ExperienceProven experience working within a UK local authority planning departmentStrong background in Development Management, including handling:Complex minor applicationsSmall scale major applicationsLawful Development Certificates (LDCs)Prior approvalsExperience preparing high quality officer reports and recommendationsConfident presenting cases at Planning CommitteeExperience managing appeal casework, including statements and evidenceAbility to provide pre application advice to applicants, agents, and the publicExperience delivering a Duty Planner serviceComfortable undertaking site visits and assessing proposals on siteAbout Pertemps:" Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been a trusted name in staffing solutions for nearly 60 years. Recognised as an Investor in People and consistently ranked among The Sunday Times' Best 100 Companies to Work For (14 years running), Pertemps is committed to supporting your career development and job satisfaction.About Harrow:" The London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest borough in London, celebrated for its cultural diversity and excellent transport links. Located just 10 miles from Central London, Harrow offers quick access to Euston (13 minutes via Harrow & Wealdstone station), the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, national rail services, and major roads including the M1, M25, and A406.Important Notice:" Your personal information may be shared with Cifas to help prevent fraud and unlawful conduct. xjdpvnf If fraudulent activity is detected, it may affect access to services or employment. For more details, please visit