To investigate, research, analyse, negotiate and resolve alleged breaches of planning control and planning enforcement matters.,

Act as the case officer for a range of planning enforcement investigations
Investigation of alleged breaches of planning control, listed building control and advertisement control, also breaches of hedgerow regulations and tree preservation orders.
Investigation of compliance with relevant permissions, including compliance with conditions and approved plans.
Analyse and interpret information in relations to statues, planning policy, circulars, TAN s, site history, case law and precedent to determine whether a breach of planning law exists and to take appropriate action to remedy the breach as appropriate.
Investigation of compliance with enforcement and other related notices.
Set up and attend site visits to further the investigation of alleged breaches and monitoring of planning permissions and conditions and section 106 agreements and to act in a professional manner at all times, including having awareness of your personal and others health and safety.
Assist with the proactive monitoring of planning permissions and conditions and whether development commenced has a relevant permission.
Draft delegated and Committee decision reports on individual cases as directed and to report individual cases to Committee when required.
Preparation of statements of evidence and appearance as a witness at court hearings and inquiries where appropriate.
Interview complainants, witnesses and alleged offenders and where appropriate interview under caution using PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984).
Operating a computer based system relating to planning and enforcement.
Any other duty, appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as required by the Head of Development Management.

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
Extensive experience of planning matters including planning enforcement.
Organisational and interpersonal skills including handling difficult situations and negotiations.
Knowledge of planning legislation, policies and investigative/legal procedures.
Ability to interpret maps and plans and technical planning documents.
Ability to prepare complex written reports including making recommendations.
Ability to use a variety of IT packages.
Good inter-personal skills and ability to work within a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision
Welsh Language Level 1, Recognised planning qualification
Willingness to occasionally work outside normal office hours e.g. evening meeting or site visit
Full driving licence
Welsh Language Level 2

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