Planning Enforcement Officer

Planning Enforcement Officer needed in Portsmouth Paying  £31.30 per hr ref 5303115

Full time hours on a temporary basis

•  Investigate alleged breaches of planning control and planning legislation.
• Manage a caseload of enforcement investigations from initial complaint through to resolution.
• Carry out site visits, gather evidence, and assess whether breaches have occurred.
• Liaise with residents, developers, businesses, councillors, and other stakeholders regarding enforcement matters.
• Negotiate solutions to achieve compliance with planning regulations.
• Prepare enforcement reports, case files, notices, and supporting documentation.
• Use formal enforcement powers where necessary and work closely with Legal Services on complex cases.
• Ensure developments comply with planning permissions, conditions, and relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate records and provide a high-quality, customer-focused enforcement service.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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