Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer needed in Bridgwater Paying £35.34 per hr  Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities Investigate complaints and allegations relating to breaches of planning control and other planning-related legislation. Manage a caseload of complex planning enforcement investigations from inception through to resolution. Undertake site visits, inspections and evidence gathering activities to assess compliance with planning permissions and planning regulations. Evaluate breaches and determine appropriate courses of action in accordance with legislation, policy and procedural requirements.

Prepare, issue and monitor enforcement notices, breach of condition notices, planning contravention notices, stop notices and other statutory enforcement documents. Negotiate with landowners, developers, agents and other stakeholders to achieve compliance and secure satisfactory outcomes. Prepare detailed reports, recommendations, witness statements and legal documentation to support enforcement action. Represent the Client at planning appeals, hearings, public inquiries, prosecutions and court proceedings.

Provide specialist planning enforcement advice to colleagues, elected members, members of the public, developers and external organisations. Maintain accurate, robust and legally compliant records of investigations, decisions and enforcement actions. Monitor development sites to ensure compliance with approved plans and planning conditions. Work collaboratively with Legal Services, Environmental Health, Building Control, Highway Authorities and other agencies to resolve enforcement matters.

Support, mentor and provide professional guidance to junior planning enforcement staff. Contribute to the development and review of planning enforcement policies, procedures and service standards. Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, council policies, health and safety requirements, data protection regulations and professional standards. If you are interested in the role,  toquoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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