Senior Planning Enforcement Officer – Hybrid Role

Osborne Richardson; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Richardson is assisting a South London local authority in recruiting a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer on a 6-month contract with hybrid working. The role focuses on enforcement and compliance across the Development Management directorate, addressing breaches of planning control in complex cases within the borough.

The post involves investigating complaints, site visits, serving enforcement notices, and advising the public, developers, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in enforcement of planning regulations and breaches of planning control.
• Ability to prepare enforcement notices and other legal documents.
• Strong communication with the public, developers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints regarding breaches of planning control.
• Conduct site visits to assess compliance with planning permissions.
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices and other legal documents.
• Provide advice and guidance to the public, developers, and other stakeholders on planning enforcement matters.
• Represent the council at planning appeals, public inquiries, and court proceedings.

Job description

Osborne Richardson is assisting a South London local authority in recruiting a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer on a 6-month contract with hybrid working. The role focuses on enforcement and compliance across the Development Management directorate, addressing breaches of planning control in complex cases within the borough.

The post involves investigating complaints, site visits, serving enforcement notices, and advising the public, developers, and other stakeholders.