Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Home Counties in the search for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join their Town Planning department on an initial 3-month contract.
The main purpose of the role is to assist in providing a high quality, customer-focused planning service by investigating alleged breaches of planning control, pursuing the most appropriate and effective action to remedy these, working closely with Development Management / Conservation / Policy Planners and Officers in other services.
MAIN DUTIES:
1.Investigate and monitor cases of alleged breaches of planning control (including protected trees and listed buildings). These investigations may include - clarifying if the allegation constitutes development; reviewing the site history; assessing the extent of permitted development rights; interviewing and taking statements from developers, builders, complainants and others under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act; taking photographs and measurements; comparing measurements or materials on site against submitted drawings and plans.
2.Contribute to the efficient running of the service as a member of the wider planning enforcement team.
3.Maintain records of all investigations, including the preparation of formal file notes, ensuring that any evidence is presented in a logical and coherent manner.
4.Make recommendations as to the appropriate course of action to address any alleged breaches of planni...