2432- TOWN PLANNING OFFICERS

Job Title: 

TOWN PLANNING OFFICERS

Alternate Titles: 

Planning officer (local government: building and contracting),Town planner,Town planning consultant

Job Description: 

Town planning officers direct or undertake the planning of the layout and the co-ordination of plans for the development of urban and rural areas.

Education: 

Entrants usually possess either an accredited degree or postgraduate qualification and must have completed at least two years? work experience in town planning before gaining professional status.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 1.2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 3.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • analyses information to establish the nature, extent, growth rate and likely development requirements of the area;
  • consults statutory bodies and other interested parties to ensure that local interests are catered for and to evaluate competing development proposals;
  • drafts and presents graphic and narrative plans affecting the use of public and private land, housing and transport facilities;
  • examines and evaluates development proposals submitted and recommends acceptance, modification or rejection;
  • liaises with national and local government and other bodies to advise on urban and regional planning issues.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK