Planning Compliance Officer

Tewkesbury Borough Council; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank

Agile working arrangements

Office near M5 with free parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Potential career progression

Discounted leisure centre membership

Job summary

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Planning Enforcement Service is expanding, introducing a Planning Compliance Officer to investigate breaches and ensure developments comply with permissions. The role involves site visits, evidence gathering, and close collaboration with residents, developers and elected members.

We offer a varied caseload, opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements and pathways for career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning enforcement or related field.
• Strong communication and investigative skills are essential.
• Proactive and organised approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged breaches of planning control and ensure compliance with permissions.
• Undertake site visits, gather evidence and document findings.
• Liaise with residents, landowners, developers and elected members.
• Support the planning service to maintain public confidence in the system.

Skills

Investigation skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Planning background

Job description

About The Role

Grade E £31,537 - £33,699 pa (pending outcome of the Council's Job Evaluation Process)

37 hours per week

Substantive

Tewkesbury Borough Council's Planning Enforcement Service is expanding, and this is your opportunity to be part of an ambitious and growing team.

We are investing in a new Planning Compliance Officer role to support our established Planning Enforcement Team as we respond to the opportunities and challenges presented by one of the fastest-growing areas in the region.

Tewkesbury Borough, located in north Gloucestershire, is experiencing significant residential and commercial growth, including the delivery of major strategic developments through the Garden Communities programme. Occupying a key position between Cheltenham, Gloucester and the M5 corridor, the borough plays an important role in shaping sustainable growth across the county. Working collaboratively with neighbouring authorities through a joint planning strategy, we are helping to deliver new homes, employment opportunities and infrastructure whilst protecting the area's unique character and environmental assets.

With its combination of historic market towns, rural villages, important habitats, protected national landscapes, thriving business locations and major development sites, Tewkesbury Borough offers a varied and rewarding planning environment. This diversity ensures that no two days are the same and provides an excellent opportunity to develop your planning knowledge and professional experience.

As a Planning Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in investigating alleged breaches of planning control and helping to ensure that development takes place in accordance with planning permissions and in the wider public interest. You will undertake site visits, gather evidence, liaise with residents, landowners, developers and elected members, and work closely with colleagues across the planning service. Your work will contribute directly to maintaining public confidence in the planning system and protecting the quality of our built and natural environment.

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with strong communication and investigative skills. Whether you are already working in planning enforcement, development management, planning consultancy, or are looking to build a career in planning compliance, this role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive and collaborative team.

In return, you will benefit from a varied caseload, opportunities for professional development and training, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to make a real difference.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact William Cole, Senior Planning Compliance Officer on 01684 272107 and by email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 19th October 2026

About Us

In return we offer:

• Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Agile working arrangements
• Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Potential career progression
• 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Tewkesbury Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know.