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- South Wales Argus
Planning applications submitted to Monmouthshire Council
Application to redevelop building in Abergavenny
First, a joinery company has applied for permission to knock down and redevelop a building in Abergavenny.
United Joinery Ltd, based at the rear of 21 Nevill Street, submitted the request for the site, which is currently used for commercial purposes.
The application, made on May 28, is also requesting permission to demolish the existing structure.
According to planning documents, the site is within a conservation area, and heritage consent is required for the development.
Proposed garage conversion in Undy
A garage conversion has been proposed in Undy.
The application, submitted by Adam Brown, is for his property at 18 Heol Gwyndaf.
It seeks permission to convert the existing garage into additional living space.
Mr Brown submitted the application to Monmouthshire County Council on May 29.
No agent is acting on his behalf.
Former cowshed could be transformed into home
A former cowshed could be transformed into a two-bedroom home under new plans.
The proposal focuses on the west part of the barn, which is currently roofed, on Undy's Great House Farm.
The plans also include creating a landscaped private courtyard, which has been factored into the overall square footage.
Conservation standards will be followed, and natural materials used when possible to preserve the building's heritage.
The application was submitted on May 29, 2025, by Simon Wearmouth through Volute Architects Limited.
A separate application in relation to the plans also seeks permission for landscaping for a courtyard.
Protected weeping beech could be reduced
A protected weeping beech tree in Mynyddbach may soon be reduced.
A planning application has been submitted to Monmouthshire County Council to cut back the tree by 20 per cent.
The tree is located at Berrylands, Old School Hill, and is the subject of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).
The application was submitted on June 3.
The work would be carried out by New Roots Tree Surgeons.
Tree works planned in Chepstow
A planning application has been submitted for tree works in Chepstow.
The application, submitted on June 2, seeks removal of lower branches and crown lifting of five trees on Mount Pleasant.
These include a sweet chestnut, an oak, and three beech trees.
The trees, which have a TPO, will also undergo crown reduction to remove branches overhanging overhead cables on Mounton Road.
Dead wood will also be removed.
The application was submitted by Christian Burrows, based at St Lawrence Park, Chepstow.
All applications can be viewed on the Monmouthshire County Council website.
