Planning Consultant

Overview

Planning Consultant

Are you passionate about community-led planning? Want your work to make a real difference in a historic, vibrant and fast-changing London neighbourhood? The Somers Town Neighbourhood Forum is seeking a planning consultant to help deliver the Somers Town Neighbourhood Plan. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse inner-city community facing both significant deprivation and rapid development pressures, alongside the growth of the Knowledge Quarter.

Somers Town is the area in London between Euston and St Pancras Stations. The Plan area follows the natural boundary lines of Euston Road, Midland Road, Crowndale Road and Eversholt Street, including the Ampthill Estate north of Euston Station.

The overall objective of the commission is to work with the Somers Town Neighbourhood Forum and Somers Town community to develop a Neighbourhood Plan for submission to Camden Council which includes updating policy and recommendations on:

• Business, Employment, Education, & Training (BEET)
• Meanwhile Use
• Movement
• Housing & Building
• Environment, Green Space, & Air Quality
• Community & Cultural Facilities
• Heritage (New Policy)
• Health & Wellbeing (New Policy)

Required Expertise and Experience

Relevant Experience:

• A broad-based team that includes experience in neighbourhood planning, planning policy and community engagement.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Understanding of planning legislation and regulations.
• Experience of sustainable plan-making, including retrofit, greening and biodiversity. And knowledge of heritage, conservation, and environmental policy
• Experience in policy writing and evidence-based decision-making.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Proven track record in preparing Neighbourhood Plans through all key stages (evidence gathering, drafting, submission, examination, and referendum).
• Demonstrated experience of working effectively with neighbourhood forums and community steering groups.
• Strong background in community engagement, including the design, facilitation, and reporting of public consultation exercises.
• Experience in producing the required statutory documents (e.g. Basic Conditions Statement, Consultation Statement, and evidence base reviews).
• Experience liaising and negotiating with Local Planning Authorities.
• Skills in mapping, spatial analysis, and visual presentation (e.g. GIS, design codes, or illustrative masterplans).

Applications

For the full brief: Link Here

Applications to be sent to:

• A CV (for individual applicants) or Company Profile (for consultancy teams) outlining relevant qualifications and experience.
• A Supporting Statement (maximum 1500 words) explaining how you meet the essential and desirable experience set out in this brief, and how you would approach delivery of the Neighbourhood Plan.
• A Fee Proposal, including a clear breakdown of costs, day rates, and any anticipated expenses.
• Details of two referees

Deadline: 13 October, 11:59pm

Join us in building a fairer, greener and healthier Somers Town!