We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual to join our Planning team as a Planning Enforcement Officer. The role involves assisting in the enforcement of planning regulations and related environmental matters, ensuring compliance with council policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning enforcement or similar regulatory enforcement work, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Investigations and Complaints Handling:
* Investigate enquiries or complaints arising from alleged breaches of planning control, unauthorized uses of land and buildings, and conditions of planning permissions.
* Investigate complaints regarding the condition of land and buildings, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
* Planning Conditions and Legal Agreements:
* Monitor development sites to ensure compliance with approved plans and conditions of planning permissions or legal agreements.
* Investigate alleged breaches of planning conditions or legal agreements and take appropriate enforcement action.
* Caravan Control:
* Investigate and take action to remove illegally stationed caravans on council-owned land, following instructions from the Borough Solicitor.
* Liaison and Collaboration:
* Liaise with internal council services, external agencies, and stakeholders to ensure efficient handling of enquiri...