Planning Enforcement Officer

Planning Enforcement Officer

(HMOs & Residential Enforcement)
Surrey
Part-time
12-month contract

We are seeking an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to join our Planning team on a part-time, 12-month contract
, with a specific focus on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and related residential planning breaches.

This role will support the council in managing a growing enforcement caseload, ensuring compliance with planning legislation and protecting residential amenity.

The post offers flexible working arrangements suitable for candidates seeking a part-time contract
.

You will:

• Investigate and manage planning enforcement cases
  , with a strong focus on unauthorised HMOs

• Carry out site visits, inspections and evidence gathering

• Assess breaches of planning control and recommend appropriate action

• Prepare and serve enforcement notices and related legal documentation

• Liaise with internal teams including housing, legal services and environmental health

• Engage with landlords, agents, residents and other stakeholders

• Support appeals, prosecutions and planning inquiries where required