Planning Compliance Officer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Esher; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A Planning Compliance Officer is needed around Esher for Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. The role is full-time hours on a temporary basis with a pay rate of £26.78 per hr.

You will investigate breaches, research planning histories, conduct site visits, interview stakeholders, prepare enforcement reports, and liaise with Legal Services. You’ll support enforcement projects and public engagement on planning compliance as required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged breaches of planning control and assess whether enforcement action is required.
• Research planning histories, approved plans, permissions, and supporting documents relating to development sites.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, measurements, and surveys to establish compliance with planning permissions.
• Interview landowners, occupiers, developers, and members of the public and obtain statements where necessary.
• Negotiate with individuals and organisations to secure voluntary compliance with planning regulations.
• Prepare reports recommending appropriate enforcement action.
• Draft and serve enforcement notices and other statutory documentation.
• Liaise with Legal Services regarding enforcement proceedings, appeals, hearings, prosecutions, and court actions.
• Prepare and present evidence for appeals, public inquiries, hearings, and court proceedings.
• Respond to enquiries from councillors, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders.
• Support proactive planning enforcement projects across the borough.
• Promote community engagement and public awareness of planning compliance requirements.
• Assist with enforcement activity relating to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) regulations and other planning legislation.

Job description

Planning Compliance Officer needed to work around Esher Paying £26.78 per hr ref OR112826

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged breaches of planning control and assess whether enforcement action is required.
• Research planning histories, approved plans, permissions, and supporting documents relating to development sites.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, measurements, and surveys to establish compliance with planning permissions.
• Interview landowners, occupiers, developers, and members of the public and obtain statements where necessary.
• Negotiate with individuals and organisations to secure voluntary compliance with planning regulations.
• Prepare reports recommending appropriate enforcement action.
• Draft and serve enforcement notices and other statutory documentation.
• Liaise with Legal Services regarding enforcement proceedings, appeals, hearings, prosecutions, and court actions.
• Prepare and present evidence for appeals, public inquiries, hearings, and court proceedings.
• Respond to enquiries from councillors, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders.
• Support proactive planning enforcement projects across the borough.
• Promote community engagement and public awareness of planning compliance requirements.
• Assist with enforcement activity relating to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) regulations and other planning legislation.

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