Senior Planner/Enforcement Officer

Main responsibilities
Play a crucial role responsible for undertaking; coordinating, responding and prioritising enforcement and compliance activities within the Development Management directorate. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with planning regulations and addressing breaches of planning control for the more complex cases. The role involves investigating complaints, conducting site visits, negotiating and taking appropriate enforcement actions to rectify unauthorized and unlawful developments. The officer will work closely with other departments, stakeholders, members and the public to provide guidance on planning matters and ensure that development activities align with local and national planning policies.

Requirements 

• Investigate complaints regarding breaches of planning control.
• Conduct site visits to assess compliance with planning permissions.
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices and other legal documents.
• Provide advice and guidance to the public, developers, and other stakeholders on planning enforcement matters.
• Maintain accurate records of enforcement actions and investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for planning committees.
• Represent the council at planning appeals, public inquiries, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with other departments and external agencies to resolve planning issues.
• Monitor development sites to ensure compliance with planning conditions.
• Mentor and support junior planning enforcement staff.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of planning enforcement policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all enforcement actions comply with relevant legislation and council policies.

Contract

• Initial 3-to-6-month ongoing contract with the opportunity to extend 
• PAYE via Umbrella
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 
• Remote working 

If you are interested in this position AND meet the requirements, APPLY NOW!