Monmouthshire Council planning applications under review
Abergavenny property to potentially change use
A property in Abergavenny could see a change of use, including the incorporation of land to the west of the site.
Miss Emma White, of Gunter Way, Abergavenny, has applied to change the use of the area, which also includes plans for a shed and alterations to the garden layout.
The application was validated on May 2 and is currently under consideration.
No agent has been listed for the planning permission application.
Ground-mounted photovoltaic panels in Llantilio Crossenny
In Llantilio Crossenny, an application has been submitted for the installation of ground-mounted photovoltaic panels in an agricultural field.
This application, submitted by Mr Nicholas Perkins of Park Cottage, was validated on April 24 and is also under consideration.
The application does not list an agent for the planning permission.
Potential wider access in Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon
Elsewhere, a property in Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon could see its access widened.
The application was submitted by Mr Martin Phillips and was validated on May 1.
This application for the property, called Rainbow House and situated on Merthyr Road, is currently under consideration, with no agent listed for the householder application.
Tree height reduction in Llanarth
In Llanarth, an application has been submitted to reduce the top height of a multi-stemmed Western red cedar by a maximum of 30 per cent.
The application was submitted by Mrs Claire Williams of Bettws Mount Bungalow and was validated on May 6.
The application lists Mr Scott Walker of Dennis Walker & Son Tree Services as the agent and is currently under consideration.
Proposed first-floor balcony in Gobion Fawr
Elsewhere, a proposed first-floor balcony to the rear of the main house is under consideration in Gobion Fawr.
The application, submitted by Mrs Aman Carter of Coed Park, was validated on April 30 and is currently under consideration.
Mr Dudley Hill of Keystone Structural Engineering is listed as the agent for the householder application.
Proposed two-bay extensions to machinery store in Gobion Fawr
Also in Gobion Fawr, an agricultural notification has been submitted for proposed two-bay extensions to either end of an existing machinery store.
The application was submitted by Mr J Barnes of Duffryn Farm and was validated on April 30.
The application lists Mr James Griffiths of Griffiths Design Limited as the agent and is currently under consideration.
Potential new shed in Mitchel Troy
In Mitchel Troy, an application for a new shed alongside an existing shed has been submitted.
The application was submitted by Mr Ivor Jones of Whitehouse Farm and was validated on May 1.
This agricultural notification is currently under consideration, with no agent listed.
Proposed lawful use or development in Mitchel Troy
Also in Mitchel Troy, a certificate of proposed lawful use or development has been submitted for a new access and gate into an existing garden at Langstone House.
The application was submitted by Mr and Mrs Camp of Langstone House and was validated on May 2.
Sarah Browne Architect is listed as the agent and the application is currently under consideration.
Property changes in Goetre Fawr
In Goetre Fawr, a certificate of proposed lawful use or development has been submitted for moving a recessed front door to flush with the front elevation, enlarging two ground-floor windows, replacing an existing tarmac driveway, and erecting a driveway gate and hedge.
The application was submitted by Miss Harriet Weaver of Ty Bryth and was validated on May 6.
This application is currently under consideration, with no agent listed.
HMP Prescoed plans in Llanbadoc and Usk
In Llanbadoc and Usk, a full planning application has been submitted for the installation of a generator, plant, and associated works at HMP Prescoed Young Offenders Institution.
The application was submitted by the Ministry of Justice and was validated on April 23.
Mr Geraint Jones of Asbri Planning Ltd. is listed as the agent and the application is currently under consideration.
Residents and interested parties can view and comment on the applications by visiting Monmouthshire County Council's planning portal.
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