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Assistant Planning Enforcement Officer Ref: 33-24

Job Description

Job summary

Grade:

9 (subject to JE)

Responsible To:

Assistant Planning Enforcement Officer

Responsible For:

N/A

Job Purpose:

Work as part of a team of Officers investigating alleged breaches of planning control, pursuing the most appropriate and effective action to remedy these, working closely with Development Management / Conservation / Policy Planners and Officers in other services driving forward our enforcement initiatives and maintaining the integrity of council planning decisions..

Location of Job:

Elizabeth House, Dereham

Directorate/ Service Area:

Economy & Growth

Description of duties

  • Carry out Initial assessment of complaints once registered in liaison with Enforcement Manager.
  • Assist and deputise for Senior Enforcement Officer when required.
  • Carry out desk top investigation of complaints - using all available systems, internet and other agencies.
  • Carry out site inspections - including roadside inspections - pre-arranged visits- accompany other Enforcement Officers where appropriate taking  photographs and measurements as part of general evidence gathering
  • Deputise for Technical Support Officer when absent.
  • Communicate via letter/email providing updates to complainants, offenders, Members, Management.
  • Carry out telephone calls to complainants and offenders.
  • Liaise with other agencies including- ARP, Housing, Environmental Protection, Norfolk County Council
  • Close cases as directed by Enforcement Manager.
  • Collaborate with the Appeals Officer in the preparation of appeals in relation to planning and enforcement matters.
  • Such other duties as may, from time to time, be allocated appropriate to the grade and contributing to the purpose and objectives of the post

Primary Line/Performance Management Objectives of the Role

  • Work as part of a small team of Officers investigating complaints around breach of planning controls.

This job description is not exhaustive.

The job description outlines the current position and will be subject to review in the light of development within the service. This will be in consultation with the post holder, as detailed in your Contract of Employment.

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