Lead Planning Enforcement Officer

Planning Enforcement Team – Dacorum Borough

: P0807
• Permanent
• 4 days ago

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Planning Enforcement Team. Dacorum is easily accessible from the M1, M25 and the A41. The Borough comprises commercial, urban, rural, Green Belt and AONB, providing opportunities for a wide range of breaches of Planning Control.

What the role entails

• Take responsibility for ensuring high standards and work within a small, proactive team.
• Apply the full range of skills to secure improvements for residents across Dacorum.
• Advise customers on how to achieve compliance and conduct assessments of harm and expediency appropriately.
• Act as an advisor to the Assistant Director, Head of Service, Manager and senior management on the allocated service.
• Collaborate with other services and senior management to ensure services are joined up and aligned to the council’s aims and objectives.
• Investigate and resolve breaches of Planning Control, including unauthorised works to Listed Buildings and Protected Trees.
• Represent the Planning Enforcement Team at meetings and briefings as required.

Qualifications and experience

• In‑depth experience and knowledge in Planning Enforcement.
• Relevant level of qualification and experience.
• Strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills.
• Valid UK driving licence and vehicle or frequent access to transport for urban and rural locations, including priority visits on short notice.

Additional information

• Interview dates: week commencing 9th February 2026.
• Final date to receive applications: midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.
• Contact:
  Tobias Fett,
• Previous applicants need not apply.