Here are the latest approved and refused planning applications by Monmouthshire County Council.
Tree works
Several applications for tree works have been approved across Monmouthshire.
These include the reduction of overhanging branches in Llanfihangel Crucorney due to damage caused toa neighbouring roof.
The raising of crowns for a horse chestnut tree due to the low branches interfering with mowing and the cracked split limb of a walnut tree in Pen Y Pound, Abergavenny.
A two-three metre reduction of a Norway maple will be carried out in Croesonen Gardens.
Work to a yew tree, sycamore tree, beech tree and a medlar, which are in contact with the main overhead electricity cable at Bettws Newydd Church in Bettws Newydd, has been approved.
An application has been approved to remove a Scotch fir tree that is beginning to lean over and could cause damage to the property and a danger to the public. A willow tree will also be reduced in height by 50 per cent.
Two sycamore trees in Oaklands Park will be reduced to clear the nearby phone line and the property.
A yew tree will be reduced by 50 per cent at the crown on the B4293 in Devauden. This will include the removal of lower branches and deadwood.
Garden curtilage
Retrospective consent has been granted for the extension of a residential garden into adjacent woodland at Wedgwood Gardens in Abergavenny.
The area, approximately 148 square metres, has been enclosed with a permitted development fence.
Conditions include the implementation of a planting and biodiversity plan, with any failed planting to be replaced within five years.
Withdrawn applications
Several planning applications in Monmouthshire have been withdrawn.
These include a discharge of conditions at Home Farm in Hendre, an access track at Tump Farm in Llantilio Crossenny, and a proposal to convert Pentwyn Farmhouse in Gwehelog into a children’s care home.
House alterations
Permission has been granted for alterations to a two-storey detached home at The Castle Inn in Newcastle.
The approved works include a single-storey rear extension and the installation of photovoltaic panels.
The property lies within the River Wye phosphorus-sensitive catchment area.
Work must begin within five years of the approval date and be carried out in line with approved plans.
Farm renovation
A proposal has been submitted for the renovation and extension of Incline Farm in Upper Redbrook.
The scheme includes a three-bedroom layout with a family bathroom, kitchen, dining space, living room, utility room, and ground floor WC and shower.
The extension is designed to respect the character of the existing farmhouse.
Work must begin within five years of the approval date and be carried out in line with the approved plans.
Rear extension
A two-storey rear extension has been approved for Cefn Parc Cottage on Old Monmouth Road in Abergavenny.
The development includes a second gable, a lean-to porch, and a Juliet balcony at first-floor level.
The extension will measure 4m from the southern elevation and wrap around to come out 2.9m from the front elevation. It will be 7.9m wide.
The materials will be matching the existing home’s painted render walls and slate with decorative ridge tile roof.
Conservatory demolition
Permission has been granted to demolish an existing conservatory at Ty Twt in Catbrook, Trellech.
It will be replaced with a single-storey side extension and a rear infill extension.
A rear porch will also be demolished and replaced with a new ground floor infill extension.
Work must begin within five years of the approval dates and be carried out in line with the approved plans.
Discharge of conditions
Conditions have been discharged for two developments in Monmouthshire.
These are conditions three, four and five for the development DM/2020/01812 at 12 Priory Street in Usk and condition 5 for the application DM/2024/00422 Mabey Bridge on Station Road in Chepstow.
Pool enclosure
A pool enclosure and perimeter decking have been approved at Ty Hafod on Bank Road in Gwehelog.
The structure will use reclaimed red brick and timber cladding to match the existing house and dark grey stained lapped timber boards. There will also be a grey brown tile roof.
It will be 17,070mm long, with a width of 6,170mm. The pool will have a depth of 1,500mm.
Double-width driveway
Permission has been granted for a double-width driveway at 2 Monmouth Road in Gwernesney.
Work must begin within five years of the approval date and be carried out in line with the approved plans.
All planting in the site plan document must be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the first beneficial use of the development.
Garage removal and extension
Approval has been given for the removal of an existing garage and the construction of a two-storey side extension at Rose Cottage in Llandegveth.
There will be a further extension to the ground floor rear elevation of the extension.
The extension will provide additional living space on the ground and first floor.
There will be rendered external walls with sections of cladding on the single-storey element, and a grey slate roof which will match the existing property.
Annex
A detached residential annex has been approved at Gorse Farm on Devauden Road in St Arvans.
It will be about 21m to the north west of the home and in an L-shape. The longest length will be 12.6m, with a width of 9.6m.
There will be a dual pitched roof which will be 2.4m to the eaves and 4.7m to the ridge.
The materials will be painted render for the walls and grey slate effect tiles for the roof.
Side extension
A single-storey side extension has been approved at 3 St Kingsmark Avenue in Chepstow.
The scheme also includes the removal of a small uPVC porch and the enlargement of a first-floor window.
The width at the front of the extension will be larger than the rear due to the size of the plot. The front elevation’s extension will be 4,275mm wide.
The external materials will match the existing home.
Extension and garage conversion
A first-floor extension and garage conversion have been approved at 73 Wentwood View in Caldicot.
The extension will add a bedroom and en-suite over the garage, while the garage will be converted into a playroom.
The external walls will be finished in brick and there will be a tiled roof. Both will match the existing building.
Holiday let
Permission has been granted for mixed use of a holiday let at Mill Meadow Stables in Llangwm.
The unit will be used for owner occupation, site management, animal care, and hosting, while retaining its holiday let function.
Work must begin within five years of the approval date and be carried out in line with the approved plans.
No enlargements, improvements or alterations to the property can be made, and no outbuildings can be built.
Rear extension
A two-storey rear extension has been approved at The Reddings Court on Robin Lane in Llangwm.
It will have two gable extensions and these will project beyond the existing rear elevation of the property.
This will increase the home’s volume by 200m3.
Work must begin within five years of the approval date and be carried out in line with the approved plans.
Poultry unit
An application for two additional poultry units at Coombe Farm in Shirenewton has been refused.
The council said: “Insufficient information has been provided for the Local Planning Authority to appropriately fulfil its duties under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 and Environment (Wales) Act 2016. The proposals are not compliant with Planning Policy Wales 12, in that the application does not demonstrate that wider ecosystem resilience will be maintained and enhanced as a result of the proposal.”
Landscape gardening works
Permission has been granted for landscape gardening works at The Chestnuts on Mounton Road in Chepstow.
The scheme includes the replacement of boundary hedges with panel and wire fencing.
The western boundary will be made of a 2.2m high feather edge panel fence that is 18m long, with a featheredge panel fence section to remain. Part of the existing hedge will remain in place with timber rails attached to the concrete fence posts to hold the hedge steady.
