Debbie Fuller
Bideford,Devon
Summary
Charted Planning Officer with a strong foundation in planning policy and development management. Personable, self motivated, team player. Knowledgable about many aspects of sustainable development. Committed to community engagement and people having access to the natural environment.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work history
Planning Officer (Development Management)
Torridge District Council
Bideford, Devon
2017.10 - Current
- Manage caseload of up to 70 applications
- Major and Minor applications, pre-application enquiries Householder, Listed Building Consent, adverts, certificates of lawfulness, tree applications, making TPOs
- Conversions, changes of use, extensions/alterations, holiday, agricultural, retail, permitted development
- Appeal statements and administration
- Negotiated positive outcomes
- Built good relationships with Natural England, Historic England, Devon County Council ecologist/highways and planning agents
- Presented at approx. 10 Plans Committees
- Section 106 agreements / Unilateral Undertakings
- Support team, answer questions and mentor
- Work closely with Conservation Officer
- Work from home 2 days per week / managing site visits
Planning Officer (Development Management)
Teignbridge District Council
Newton Abbot, Devon
2016.05 - 2017.05
- Up to 70 Minor planning applications, (inc householder, changes of use, conversions, certificates of lawfulness, listed building consent)
- Liaised with Environment Agency and County Minerals & Waste
- Worked closely with Conservation Officer
- Provided advice to customers face to face as Duty Officer every Friday.
Planning Officer (Local Plans)
Plymouth City Council
Plymouth, Devon
2013.04 - 2016.03
- Preparation of award winning Local Plan
- Provided policy advice to team
- Supervised one member of staff and university students
- Oversaw production of Authorities Monitoring Report
- Editor for web pages
- Face to face consultation and engagement events with Neighbourhood Planning Team in shop, local market and 'sofa on streets'
Assistant Planner (Forward Planning)
Exeter City Council
Exeter, Devon
2007.02 - 2013.04
- Preparation of Core Strategy and Award Winning Design Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and 6 Monitoring Reports
- Led on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
- Stakeholder and public consultation events
- Gave evidence at Examination in Public
- Managed PINS Programme Officer
- Ensured consultation regulations were met
- Self taught Illustrator Design to publish Core Strategy
- Presented to Assistant Director and Councillors inc. Housing/Employment Surveys
- Answering Freedom of Information Requests
- SHLAA Panel and Green Infrastructure meetings, assisted on producing Five Year Supply calculation, Call for Sites and Affordable Housing SPD
Education
Master of Arts: Town and Country Planning - Dissertation: Health Impact Assessments
University West of England (UWE)
Bristol /2007 - /2010
Master of Arts: Sustainable Development - Dissertation: Woodland Coppice and use for community renewable energy
University of Worcester
/2003 - /2004
BA (Honours) Geography And Environment With Development - Dissertation: Analysis of Sustainability at the Eden Project
University of Sussex
Brighton /2000 - /2003
A-Levels - Geography dissertation on the effects of visitors on ecology at Woodbury Common
Exeter College
Exeter /1997 - /1999
Skills
- Building Partnerships and trust in relationships
- Conflict resolution, negotiation
- Broad planning experience
- Self motivated / time management
- Organised
- Consultation and community engagement - inclusive and supporting
- Customer Service to deliver high quality service
- Report writing
- Eye for detail
- Research and data analysis
- GIS, Consultation packages; design / web editing
- Public speaking / Plans Committee
- Lone working
- Strong interest and knowledge of climate change and biodiversity
Affiliations
- Cycling/mountain biking; hiking/bird watching/nature; allotment and music/guitar/singing.
Certification
April 2013-Present: Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
Driving licence
Accomplishments
Team Leader ILM Level 2
Design Training. Tree Training. First Aid at Work. Women's Officer at Unison.
References
References available upon request.
Volunteer work and other relevant experience
Teaching Assistant at Bishopswood Environmental School (April-May 2004) - working with children from the city of Birmingham who wouldn't normally have access to nature.
Media Officer, Sustrans (May-June 2004) - compiling photos of the National Cycle Network, landscape and people.
Work experience at RSPB, The Eden Project, Regional Development Agency (Defra) and previous employment at Rural Payments Agency and Environment Agency (working on Planning Statement).
Timeline
Planning Officer (Development Management)
Torridge District Council
2017.10 - Current
Planning Officer (Development Management)
Teignbridge District Council
2016.05 - 2017.05
Planning Officer (Local Plans)
Plymouth City Council
2013.04 - 2016.03
Assistant Planner (Forward Planning)
Exeter City Council
2007.02 - 2013.04
A-Levels - Geography dissertation on the effects of visitors on ecology at Woodbury Common
Exeter College
/1997 - /1999
BA (Honours) Geography And Environment With Development - Dissertation: Analysis of Sustainability at the Eden Project
University of Sussex
/2000 - /2003
Master of Arts: Sustainable Development - Dissertation: Woodland Coppice and use for community renewable energy
University of Worcester
/2003 - /2004
Master of Arts: Town and Country Planning - Dissertation: Health Impact Assessments
University West of England (UWE)
/2007 - /2010