Planning Enforcement Officer

Planning Enforcement Officer

Initial salary between £34581 and £41673 per annum

Based at King’s Court Council Offices, King’s Lynn

If you enjoy solving complex problems, investigating issues and making a real difference to the places where people live and work, we have an opportunity for you…

We are recruiting for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join our small Planning Enforcement team and help ensure development across West Norfolk complies with planning legislation.

In this varied role you will investigate alleged breaches of planning control, carry out site inspections, gather and analyse evidence, work closely with residents, developers and elected members, and seek positive solutions through negotiation and enforcement action where necessary.

You will manage your own caseload and play a key role in protecting the character and quality of our communities. You will also prepare reports, present evidence at hearings and inquiries, and work alongside our legal team on more complex enforcement cases.

You will be a confident communicator with experience in an enforcement environment have a sound understanding of investigative procedures and planning legislation. You will have the ability to analyse information and make balanced, well-reasoned decisions and be professional, resilient and able to deal diplomatically with challenging situations.

Closing Date: 7 September 2026

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