Planning Officer: Shape National Park Development

Brecon Beacons National Park Authority; Brecon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is seeking a Planning Officer to manage development management casework from its Brecon office. The role includes handling householder planning applications, site visits, negotiations and reporting, with occasional Planning Committee presentations.

The successful candidate should hold a planning qualification or be working toward RTPI membership, with a clear understanding of planning legislation and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• A recognised planning qualification or working towards such a qualification.
• Eligible for RTPI membership or working towards full membership.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and procedures or aptitude to learn.
• Ability to provide coherent, professional advice in writing and verbally.
• Organisational and interpersonal skills to meet deadlines and present reports.

Responsibilities

• Process householder and straightforward planning applications with site visits, negotiations, reports and potential Planning Committee presentations.
• Assist team with other planning-related work including applications and Certificates of Lawfulness.
• Respond to enquiries from the public and provide planning advice.
• Respond to preliminary enquiries about development within the National Park Authority area.
• Liaise with Enforcement on unauthorised development matters.
• Prepare and submit appeal documents under supervision.
• Contribute to Local Development Plan reviews and policy development.
• Carry out other duties within the remit of the post as required.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Driving licence

Welsh language level 1

Education

Planning degree or equivalent

Tools

IT knowledge

Job description

Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is seeking a Planning Officer to manage development management casework from its Brecon office. The role includes handling householder planning applications, site visits, negotiations and reporting, with occasional Planning Committee presentations.

The successful candidate should hold a planning qualification or be working toward RTPI membership, with a clear understanding of planning legislation and excellent communication skills.