Planning Enforcement Officer

Essential Employment; West Midlands Combined Authority, Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer in Nuneaton. This full-time temporary role involves investigating planning complaints, advising the public, and preparing evidence for hearings. Candidates must be willing to travel throughout the borough.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the planning enforcement service.
• Investigate complaints and alleged breaches of planning control.
• Draft and serve enforcement notices.

Job description

Planning Enforcement Officer needed in Nuneaton, £45ph PAYE

Reference: 5268129

Must be able and willing to travel throughout the borough.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in delivering the planning enforcement service, including:

• Investigation of complaints and alleged breaches of planning control, including site inspections, visits, observations, and interviews.
• Maintain accurate records of site visits and evidence collected.
• Advise alleged offenders and complainants on planning and enforcement procedures, including complaint progress, in line with policies and protocols.
• Deal with discharges of conditions and monitor development implementation.

1. Provide advice and information to the public and other customers on enforcement matters via phone, in person, by letter, and through reports to legal services.
2. Conduct interviews and record statements under caution, adhering to relevant legislation such as the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
3. Draft and serve enforcement notices, including Planning Contravention Notices, Breach of Condition Notices, Requisition for Information, Enforcement Notices, Temporary Stop Notices, and Stop Notices.
4. Prepare and present factual evidence at planning hearings, inquiries, and court proceedings.

Additional Details:

This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.

If interested, please apply on our website with your CV or email it to [e-mail], quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all unsuccessful applicants. However, you will be contacted by phone if your CV advances to the next stage.

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