Planning Enforcement Officer

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to join our Planning Service at Town Hall, South Shields. The role involves investigating alleged breaches of planning control, negotiating resolutions, and, where necessary, taking formal enforcement action.

You will work as part of a pro-active team delivering high-quality public services, with a focus on clear decision-making and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Investigations into breaches of planning control
• Negotiation of resolutions
• Formal enforcement action as required

Responsibilities

• Undertake investigations into a wide range of alleged breaches of planning control
• Negotiate the resolution of identified breaches
• Undertake formal enforcement action where necessary

Job description

Planning Enforcement Officer

Town Hall, South Shields

£43,149 pa

A vacancy has arisen for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join our Planning Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pro-active and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering high-quality public services.

As a Planning Enforcement Officer your responsibilities will include undertaking investigations into a wide range of alleged breaches of planning control, negotiate the resolution of identified breaches and, where necessary, undertake formal enforcement action.

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, Friday 14 September 2026.