Planning Compliance Officer & Planning Compliance Assistant

Salary Range and Hours: Planning Compliance officer - Band E, 37,598 - 41,512 Permanent, full-time

Salary Range and Hours: Planning Compliance Assistant - Band D, 32,628 - 36,823 Fixed Term (24 months), full-time

Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils are looking to appoint two new colleagues to join our small but dynamic Planning Compliance Team, helping to safeguard the integrity of the planning system and ensure development takes place in accordance with planning permissions.

Two roles are available:

• Planning Compliance Officer - Permanent, full-time
• Planning Compliance Assistant - Fixed-term (2 years), full-time

Please indicate clearly which role you are applying for.

About the Role

Our Planning Compliance Team plays a vital role in investigating alleged breaches of planning control, monitoring compliance with planning permissions and conditions, and taking proportionate enforcement action where required.

Both roles involve working closely with complainants, developers, landowners, elected members, legal services and internal council teams. Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills are essential

About You

Planning Compliance Officer

You will take a lead role in the investigation and resolution of breaches of planning control, including:

• Investigating complaints through site inspections, interviews, research of planning history and legislation, and preparing clear, factual reports with plans and photographs
• Monitoring development and compliance with planning conditions and legal agreements
• Preparing reports, witness statements and evidence for enforcement action
• Serving statutory enforcement notices (including injunctions and summonses)
• Representing the councils at public inquiries and court proceedings
• Taking proportionate formal action where necessary, including prosecution
• Maintaining accurate records, performance data and statistics

You will have proven experience in a planning compliance or enforcement environment and a good working knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement tools.

Planning Compliance Assistant

You will provide vital support to the compliance officers and manager, including:

• Maintaining up-to-date records of complaints and investigations
• Assisting in the investigation of alleged breaches, including site inspections and evidence gathering
• Supporting the drafting of enforcement documentation and notices in liaison with legal services
• Monitoring compliance with planning conditions as directed
• Preparing evidence for court hearings
• Keeping all parties informed of progress on enforcement matters
• Liaising with internal services and external agencies as required
• Ensuring enforcement matters are handled in line with the councils' adopted enforcement policy

This role is ideal for someone with experience of negotiating and decision-making within defined procedures and legislation, looking to develop a career in planning enforcement.

Closing Date: Thursday 7th May 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.