Principal Planning Officer (Development Management) Location: Breon Beacon National Park Salary: £47,181 - £49,282 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week Closing Date: 16th March 2026 Interview Date: 26th March 2026 Job Purpose: To undertake all aspects of planning development management casework in the National Park. To manage a team of officers to support the delivery of a high-quality and responsive planning development management and enforcement service. To ensure that the Authority s statutory planning responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Government legislation, policy, procedure and guidance and accord with National Park statutory purposes. Main Responsibilities To manage a team of staff within the Development Management and Enforcement Teams in delivering all aspects of the Authority s planning function, with a clear emphasis on continuous improvement, performance delivery and customer service, under the direction of the Head of Development Management. To review and sign off delegated applications and Planning Contravention Notices, on behalf of the Authority, in accordance with the agreed Authority Scheme of Delegation. Co-ordinating and contributing Development Management inputs into the preparation and implementation of the National Park Local Development Plan including preparation of Supplementary Planning Guidance, preparation and review of other of Planning publications by the Authority e.g. planning advice notes, pre-application ..... full job details .....