Planning Enforcement Officer

Planning Enforcement Officer - hybrid working (1 day in office and 4 days remote)

Office base - Worcester City Centre Planning Enforcement Officer

You will be responsible for : Planning Enforcement Officer

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• managing a varied caseload of approximately 70-100 complaints (mostly existing cases, but some new),
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• investigating (& reviewing existing investigation progress), establishing and actioning next steps, including inspecting sites, reviewing plans and legal documents, understanding a site’s planning history, relevant regulations and planning law (including designated heritage assets and protected trees), keeping accurate records
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• prioritising and negotiating, to ensure high quality outcomes are delivered in a timely way
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• communicating effectively with all parties (alleged offenders, complainants, Councillors, colleagues and other agencies)
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• writing well structured, clear and comprehensive letters and reports, and, where appropriate, drafting and serving notices and preparing evidence for prosecution
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• carrying out interviews under caution, as required
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• attending urgent site visits at short notice (Monday - Friday)
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