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