Planning Enforcement Officer

Posted 06 March 2021
Salary Market related
Location
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration3 Months
Discipline Town Planning
ReferenceJO0000025596
Contact NameBen Hitchman

Job description

Town Planning Enforcement Officer (Council Planning Team)
South East
£25-30 per hour
 
Short Term Contract (3 month initial)
 
Job Ref - 25596
 
I am searching on behalf of my local authority client, for a planning enforcement officer. This role sits within the Planning Development Management team, which is responsible for principally dealing with planning applications, planning appeals, tree work applications and enforcement.
 
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- To be responsible for a personal caseload of alleged breaches of planning control, to include negotiation with applicants, investigations and the preparation of reports and recommendations, working closely with the Senior and Principal Planning Enforcement Officers to ensure that complaints of unauthorised development are dealt with effectively and efficiently.
- To draft, serve and monitor compliance with Enforcement, Breach of Condition, Section 215, Planning Contravention and similar Notices for minor breaches of planning control and to assist in the collation of evidence.
- To prepare Written Representation appeal statements.
- To assist in the preparation of proofs of evidence and enforcement case work and associated reports and legal notices as required
- Liaising with other departments to provide joined-up approach to cases.
 
Carrington West are willing to offer £25-30 per hour for this position.
 
To be successful in this position you have previous experience as a Local Authority Planning Enforcement Officer.
 
To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Ben Hitchman on 02393 876027.
 
If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.