Job Description Senior Planning Enforcement Officer needed in Bridgwater Paying £35.34 per hr ref OR114846 n Full time hours on a temporary basis n n n Key Responsibilities n n Investigate complaints and allegations relating to breaches of planning control and other planning-related legislation. n Manage a caseload of complex planning enforcement investigations from inception through to resolution. n Undertake site visits, inspections and evidence gathering activities to assess compliance with planning permissions and planning regulations. n Evaluate breaches and determine appropriate courses of action in accordance with legislation, policy and procedural requirements. n Prepare, issue and monitor enforcement notices, breach of condition notices, planning contravention notices, stop notices and other statutory enforcement documents. n Negotiate with landowners, developers, agents and other stakeholders to achieve compliance and secure satisfactory outcomes. n Prepare detailed reports, recommendations, witness statements and legal documentation to support enforcement action. n Represent the Client at planning appeals, hearings, public inquiries, prosecutions and court proceedings. n Provide specialist planning enforcement advice to colleagues, elected members, members of the public, developers and external organisations. n Maintain accurate, robust and legally compliant records of investigations, decisions and enforcement actions. n Monitor development sites to ensure compliance with approved plans and planning conditions. n Work collaboratively with Legal Services, Environmental Health, Building Control, Highway Authorities and other agencies to resolve enforcement matters. n Support, mentor and provide professional guidance to junior planning enforcement staff. n Contribute to the development and review of planning enforcement policies, procedures and service standards. n Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, council policies, health and safety requirements, data protection regulations and professional standards. n n n If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number. n Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. n All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared n n JBRP1_UKTJ
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