Planning Enforcement Officer - Hybrid Working

North Yorkshire Council; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to investigate breaches of planning control, prepare expediency reports, and draft enforcement notices where appropriate, ensuring timely and proportionate action across Craven or Harrogate.

You will manage your own caseload, contribute to policy implementation, communicate clearly with applicants and the public, and operate within a hybrid working model that keeps you embedded in the community.

Qualifications

• Awareness and interpretation of planning legislation, policy and procedures.
• Ability to work with the public or organisations in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative.
• Commitment to meet tight timescales and achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged breaches of planning control and pursue appropriate action.
• Prepare expediency reports and draft enforcement notices where relevant.
• Manage a caseload of enforcement investigations and monitor compliance.

Skills

Planning enforcement

Investigations

Report writing

Communication

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to investigate breaches of planning control, prepare expediency reports, and draft enforcement notices where appropriate, ensuring timely and proportionate action across Craven or Harrogate.

You will manage your own caseload, contribute to policy implementation, communicate clearly with applicants and the public, and operate within a hybrid working model that keeps you embedded in the community.