Planning Compliance Officer

3 days ago

Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time

Are you passionate about ensuring compliance with planning regulations and contributing to the sustainable development of our community? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated Planning Compliance Officer to join our Planning Service.

The Role
As a Planning Compliance Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out site visits and inspections to assess compliance with planning permissions and regulations.
  • Investigating alleged breaches of planning control and gathering evidence to support enforcement action.
  • Advising applicants, developers, and the public on planning compliance matters.
  • Working closely with other teams and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

  • Knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and procedures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with applicants, developers and other stakeholders.
  • Strong investigative and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently, managing a varied caseload and prioritising tasks effectively.

In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will be well organised, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively within a team.

If you are a proactive and solution-oriented professional with a passion for planning, we would love to hear from you.

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

  • Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
  • Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
  • Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
  • Generous Local Government pension scheme
  • Family friendly policies
  • A range of local discounts
  • Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
  • You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment

As part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality planning services that make a real difference to the local community.

For any queries, please email the Talent Attraction team at:

Previous interviewed applicants need not apply
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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