Kirklees Council
Planning Enforcement Officer
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Kirklees Directorate
Place
Service Area
Skills & Regeneration
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
3
Location(s)
Across Kirklees
Position type
Permanent
Grade
6-9
Salary
£26,403 - £37,280
Enhancements / additional payments details
Retention Payment (reviewed annually) of £1000 per year which will be split into two payments, in December and June. You become eligible for the payment after 6 months employment and successful completion of probationary period.
Advert Wording
We have an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to progress their planning career and to join our enthusiastic and friendly Planning Compliance Team. We are looking for a Planner or experienced investigative officer to assist in our goal to develop this area and deliver a first-rate service. The main purpose of the job is to provide a high quality, customer-focused planning compliance service by investigating alleged breaches of planning control and pursuing the most appropriate and effective action to remedy these. For further information or to ask questions about the role please contact Lee Stoney BA(Hons) MA MRTPI, Development Management Compliance Team Leader, at
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As a Planning Enforcement Officer, your main duties will include:
- Carrying out site visits and effectively deal with breaches of planning control in order to maintain and improve the built and natural environment of the district.
- Responsible for the investigation of alleged breaches of planning control and depending on experience, attend to planning enforcement appeals and assist with.
- Lead on appropriate enforcement cases, collating evidence, checking records, preparing statements and reports so as to provide an efficient and effective enforcement service.
- Attend and give evidence at Court, Public Inquiries and Informal Hearings as required so as to ensure that effective enforcement activities are pursued within the district.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
- Either a planning related degree (or equivalent) or experience or knowledge of enforcement and the planning system.
Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of to support you in and out of work.
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Lee Stoney is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
16 August 2026, 11:55 PM
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