To assist in providing a high quality, customer-focused planning enforcement 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.
Client Details
My client is a council based in the North East of England.
Description
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.
1. Contribute to the efficient running of the service as a member of the wider planning enforcement team.
1. Maintain records of all investigations, including the preparation of formal file notes, ensuring that any evidence is presented in a logical and coherent manner.
1. Serve Notices, by hand, where personal service is required.
1. To organise, maintain and develop systems for the processing of enforcement enquir...