Planning Monitoring Officer

Overview

Planning Monitoring Officer (PMO) (contract or permanent) – independent environmental consultant appointed to act as PMO for the development authorised under the deemed planning permission for the Kintore to Hurlie Overhead Line Project in Aberdeenshire. The PMO is responsible for independently monitoring compliance with the deemed planning permission and all associated planning conditions during construction and restoration.

The PMO appointment and terms shall be approved in writing by the Planning Authority prior to the Commencement of Development.

• 2.1 Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and verify compliance with the terms of the deemed planning permission, all conditions attached to the consent, approved environmental management plans, environmental mitigation measures, and relevant environmental requirements for electricity transmission infrastructure projects.
• 2.2 Site Monitoring: Undertake regular site inspections during construction and restoration works to assess compliance with planning conditions and environmental commitments. The frequency of site visits shall be defined within the agreed terms of appointment and shall be sufficient to ensure effective monitoring of environmental compliance.
• 2.3 Liaison and Coordination: Liaise with relevant project stakeholders, including the Planning Authority, the project environmental management team, construction contractors, and specialist environmental advisors where required to ensure environmental issues are identified and addressed in a timely manner.

• 3.1 Monthly Monitoring Reports: Prepare and submit a monthly monitoring report to the Planning Authority summarising works undertaken on site during the reporting period, environmental monitoring activities undertaken, compliance with planning conditions, implementation of mitigation measures, any environmental risks or issues identified, and corrective actions undertaken or recommended.
• 3.2 Non-Compliance Reporting: If any incidences of non-compliance with the deemed planning permission or planning conditions are identified, notify the Planning Authority at the earliest practical opportunity; and submit a written report no later than 10 working days following the occurrence. The report shall include details of the non-compliance and any remedial measures implemented or proposed.

The PMO shall be appointed for the entire duration of the relevant development stages, including commencement of development, construction works, and post-construction site restoration and reinstatement works. The appointment shall remain in place until completion of restoration works unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.

• The Planning Monitoring Officer shall be an independent environmental consultant with appropriate professional qualifications.
• Have demonstrable experience monitoring environmental compliance on major infrastructure or linear construction projects.
• Possess a strong understanding of environmental management and mitigation measures associated with transmission infrastructure projects.
• Have experience working with planning conditions, environmental management plans, and regulatory compliance monitoring.
• Be capable of producing clear technical reports for regulatory authorities.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (environmental, ecological, or engineering discipline) is desirable.

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