The Planning and Cultural Heritage department is responsible for all planning and development matters within the National Park as well as for protecting Eryri’s cultural heritage.
Matters relating to planning, development and cultural heritage fall under the remit of Planning and Land Management.
The Planning and Development department deals with planning permission issues within the National Park, while the Cultural Heritage department protects and enhances Eryri’s cultural heritage.
Departmental responsibilities
- Receiving and dealing with planning and development applications and inquiries within the National Park
- Producing and developing a Local Development Plan that reflects the challenges facing the National Park, such as climate change
- Developing planning policies that protect and enhance Eryri’s special qualities
- Protecting and celebrating the National Park’s history and cultural heritage
Iona Roberts, Head of Development Management and Compliance
Iona started her planning career as an Assistant Planning Officer at Eryri National Park Authority in 2010 as a graduate of BSc in City and Regional Planning and MA in Urban Design.
Iona progressed within the planning team at Eryri to a Planning Officer (Compliance) in 2012 and later a Principal Planning Officer (Development Management) in 2016, before being appointed to her current role as the Head of Development Management and Compliance in 2023.
Jade Owen, Head of Cultural Heritage
ade became Head of Cultural Heritage in November 2025. Before that, she led projects benefiting local communities, such as Llwyddo’n Lleol 2050 and Unloved Heritage. She is committed to protecting Eryri’s heritage and making it relevant for future generations.
