Planning Investigation Officer

Job title: Planning Investigation Officer

Company: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council


Job description: An opportunity has arisen to join the successful and respected Planning Enforcement Team. You will be part of a team that acts as custodians of the Borough ensuring that Planning Control is regulated.The role is responsible for the investigation of alleged breaches of planning control and recommending a course of action from no breach to taking formal enforcement action. These breaches will range from household extensions to checking compliance with permissions for major housing developments. The Borough is a mix of urban and rural with a large proportion of protected landscape and this adds to the variety that you will encounter daily.We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and negotiation skills with experience of resolving disputes. You will be able to manage, organise and prioritise your own caseload independently and work closely with colleagues in the Development Management Team as well as the wider Planning Service. The role would be ideal for someone with some planning experience looking to broaden their knowledge of planning through the technical knowledge and experience that enforcement cases provide or someone who has an investigative background and experience of evidence gathering and preparation of cases for prosecution.You must have a full driving licence and access to a car and be physically able to carry out site inspections, which may be in rural areas and involve rough terrain.Additional benefits include hybrid working, 24 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development. Take a look at all the additional benefits that we offer.To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Lucinda Roach, Development Manager, on 01892 554406 or .To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncilClosing Date: Midnight 23th February 2025Interview Date: w/c 3rd March 2025

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Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Job date: Sun, 02 Feb 2025 03:34:25 GMT

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