3 months contract with local authority

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Receive, record, and investigate complaints regarding possible breaches of planning control within the Borough. Keep customers informed of progress and outcome.
   
2. Provide clear enforcement advice and guidance to members of the Planning & Enforcement team as well as other internal and external stakeholders, including the general public.
   
3. Undertake detailed assessments and effectively process the full range of enforcement cases that are investigated by the Local Planning Authority, including investigating the planning history of sites, gathering factual evidence, identifying and assessing planning facts and issues, and producing written reports of findings and results of investigations.
   
4. Maintain records of complaints received, findings, subsequent actions taken, and progress. This includes updating databases and the planning website and using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams, Powerpoint, Access, and Excel).
   
5. Maintain forward diary records for future actions including expiry dates for temporary planning permissions and related site investigations upon expiration to ensure cessation of development or renewal of application.
   
6. Instigate appropriate enforcement action when necessary, including liaising with/instructing the Council’s Legal Department, drafting enforcement and other statutory notices, and preparing evidence prior to seeking injunctions.
   
7. Prepare and give evidence on behalf of the Council in respect of the full range of enforcement-based prosecutions and associated appeals.
   

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or related field.
  
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practices related to planning enforcement.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a timely manner.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.