Derek Scott Email & Phone Number

Experienced planning officer with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry processing major planning applications. Skilled in urban planning, report writing, negotiation, case load management and an effective communicator. Proficient in interpreting government legislation and local government planning policy. Strong operations professional with a post graduate diploma in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Strathclyde.I have a responsibility to ensure my own safety as well as that of others both when carrying out site visits and when in the office or home working. In most cases I undertake site visits alone and I carry out a brief risk assessment prior to each visit. This includes checking the Council’s address warning markers to identify any violent or abusive individuals; making an assessment of the likely site conditions (eg building site/agricultural/industrial) along with the weather conditions and making use of the appropriate protective clothing/equipment. This also requires me to ensure the protective clothing etc is in good condition and in date. I also must assess when on site whether it is safe to proceed in the event of any unforeseen circumstances or if the site visit should be rearranged. When in the office I have a responsibility to ensure timeous and effective reporting of any accidents or incidents via the Council’s Accident and Incident Reporting System. In making professional planning assessments I am required to implement Council and Scottish Government safety policy in ensuring the creation of safe and secure environments.