Planning Officer

Planning Officer

Location: Brecon

Salary:  £35,570 - £37,563 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: 16th of November 2026

Interview Date: 25th of November 2026

Job Purpose:

To manage Development Management casework and assist in the promotion of Forward Planning and National Park Management Plan objectives.

MAIN DUTIES

• To process householder and other straightforward planning applications including site visits, meeting applicants, negotiations, correspondence and preparation of reports. When necessary to present cases to Planning Committee.
• To assist the team to process all other planning related work including where appropriate applications, Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use or Development / Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use or Development or fringe consults.
• To respond to general and specific enquiries on planning related matters from members of the public and to provide advice on householder development at planning advice surgeries.
• To respond to preliminary enquiries in respect of development within the National Park Authority area.
• To liaise with the Enforcement team in all matters relating to unauthorised development within the area.
• To undertake research, preparation and submission of appeal documents in relation to written representation, appeals and informal hearings under supervision of the Principal Planning Officer.
• To contribute to the review of the Local Development Plan (LDP) process.
• To contribute to policy development in an Authority that wants its LDP to be innovative and inclusive.
• Any other related duties and responsibilities appropriate to the postholder’s remit and grading level within the organisation as determined by the Head of Development Management

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

• A recognised planning qualification, degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or a related discipline or working towards such a qualification. (NB The Authority can offer assistance with this learning in the form of ‘day release’)
• Eligible for membership of RTPI or working towards full membership
• A sound knowledge of planning and related legislation and procedures or an aptitude for learning
• An ability to provide coherent, competent and professional advice both written and verbal
• An ability to demonstrate organisational and interpersonal skills required to meet deadlines and for presentation of reports to appropriate meetings
• An ability to work as part of a team to promote the purposes of the National Park Authority
• A good telephone manner and ability to deal diplomatically with the public, National Park Members and staff
• Clean driving licence
• Welsh Language Level 1

Desirable Criteria

• A knowledge of Information Technology and ability to use database and word processing systems
• A willingness to attend public meetings outside of office hours
• A willingness to attend occasional training courses requiring overnight accommodation away from home
• Welsh Language Level 2

Note on Welsh Language Requirement Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.