Planning Enforcement Officer

Planning Enforcement Officer needed! 35 per hourForde House, TQ12Monday - Friday 9am - 5pmTill June 2026Candidate needs access to own vehicle and is ideally local but available at least 2 days per week locally On those days they will be required to attend the office and visit sites. Admin can be done remotely once trained.Job PurposeTo assist in the investigation, monitoring and enforcement of planning legislation, to contribute to the processing of related planning applications and answering correspondence and enquiries.Main Duties and Responsibilities(a) Investigating and reporting on complaints relating to planning and development issues, in conjunction with the Business Manager Strategic Place / Principal Planning Officer / Senior Planning Enforcement Officer and others across the Council.(b) Carrying out site inspections and completing detailed investigations of planning records and site histories. Monitoring compliance with planning conditions and approved plans, including updating records of complaintsand appropriate action taken on the databases. Taking statements in accordance with PACE requirements(c) Preparing reports to Committee and attending as and when required by the Business Manager Strategic Place / Principal Planning Officer / Senior Planning Enforcement Officer.(d) Preparing statements and compiling evidence for enforcement appeals.(e) Providing planning advice to the general public and responding to a wide range of enquiries on planning and enforcement ..... full job details .....