Planning Officer - London Borough of HarrowPay: 30- 32 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid (office attendance + working from home)The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Planning Officer to join their dynamic Planning team on a 6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy London authority, working on a varied caseload and supporting the delivery of high quality planning services.Key Responsibilities:Processing a range of planning applications, including householders, minors, and complex casesAssessing and issuing Lawful Development CertificatesHandling prior approval applicationsUndertaking site visits and preparing detailed reportsProviding a duty planner service to residents and applicantsDelivering pre application advicePresenting cases at Planning CommitteeManaging appeal casework, including statements and evidence preparationRequirements:Previous experience as a Planning Officer within a UK local authorityStrong understanding of planning legislation, policy, and development management processesAbility to manage a varied caseload independentlyConfident communicator with strong report writing skillsAbout 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