Planning Enforcement Officer

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Worcester to assist with the appointment of a Planning Enforcement Officer, on a 5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at the client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

We are seeking an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to manage a varied caseload of planning enforcement investigations. You will investigate alleged planning breaches, review existing cases, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with planning legislation while delivering timely, high-quality outcomes.

• Manage a caseload of approximately 70-100 planning enforcement cases, including existing and new complaints.
• Investigate alleged breaches of planning control and determine appropriate enforcement action.
• Conduct site inspections and urgent site visits as required.
• Review planning applications, legal documents, planning history, and relevant legislation.
• Assess cases involving designated heritage assets and protected trees.

• Experience in Planning Enforcement within a local authority or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, enforcement procedures, and planning law.
• Experience investigating planning enforcement cases and managing a complex caseload.
• Ability to interpret planning history, plans, legal documents, and regulations.
• Experience preparing enforcement notices, reports, and legal documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.