Planning Officer
Location: Brecon
Salary: £35,570 - £37,563 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Closing Date: 16 th of November 2026
Interview Date: 25 th 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.
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