Planning application
DM/2026/00203
Western Villa House 2A Brecon Road Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 5UG
Proposal
Ash tree in front garden leaning out over front wall and pavement. We wish to completely remove the tree.
As published by the council, reference DM/2026/00203
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Feb 2026
Received by Monmouthshire
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17 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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17 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Approve
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within five years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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DM/2026/00546 Awaiting decision
Western House 2A Brecon Road Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 5UG
LBC - Replacement of existing roof slates with reclaimed Welsh slate. Taking down and rebuilding two chimneys to exactly match the existing. Renewal of rotten fascias and bargeboards. Repairs to existing roof structure. Replacement cast metal gutters and downpipes in the same positions as existing. Removal of areas of cement render and defective patches of lime render. Reinstatement of lime render/stucco after walls have dried out. Repairs to existing windows and external doors.
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DM/2026/00544 Awaiting decision
Western Villa 2A Brecon Road Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 5UG
Planning - Replacement of existing roof slates with reclaimed Welsh slate. Taking down and rebuilding two chimneys to exactly match the existing . Renewal of rotten fascias and bargeboards . Repairs to existing roof structure . Replacement cast metal gutters and downpipes in the same positions as existing. Removal of areas of cement render and defective patches of lime render Reinstatement of lime render/stucco after walls have dried out . Repairs to existing windows and external doors.
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DM/2025/01051 Granted
11 Regent Street Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 5BS
Property is Class C3- Dwelling House
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DM/2026/00157 Awaiting decision
29 Frogmore Street Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 5AL
Change of use of ground floor from A1 retail to B1 office use. Change of use of first and second floors from 4no. bedroom C3 residential maisonette to C2 care home for up to 3no. adults.
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DM/2025/01606 Granted
Ty Llwyd 4 Pen Y Pound Abergavenny NP7 5UD
Discharge of condition no.7 (details of the proposed lantern) of Listed Building Consent DM/2024/00632.
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DM/2026/00826 Granted
Tydfil House 46 Merthyr Road Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 5BY
Fell and remove silver Birch tree.
Other trees applications
In Monmouthshire
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DM/2026/00845 Granted
Elmdale Monmouth Road Raglan Monmouthshire NP15 2HQ
The proposed works entail the removal of growth which has grown in the direction of the house. The branches are now within touching distance of the wall and roof of the house. There are also 'suckers' which have grown from the base of the tree which are directly overhanging the fence. A arborist has been contacted and has provided a proposed plan of pruning the tree which will minmise the impact on the tree, whilst removing the branches growing at the house. Pictures have been provided of the branches and the proximity of the house, as well as the tree surgeon's proposed work. The tree is a mature horse chesnut tree which is growing in the garden of the neighbouring property, Elmdale, Monmouth Road, Raglan.
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DM/2026/00875 Granted
St Annes Nursing Home Welsh Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5LX
Beech tree located at front of St Annes Nursing home, overhanging highway. Beech tree to be felled.
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DM/2026/00823 Granted
The Chapel 2 Chapel Orchard Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 7BQ
Oak Tree - To reduce the crown area by up to 2-3m.
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DM/2026/00826 Granted
Tydfil House 46 Merthyr Road Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 5BY
Fell and remove silver Birch tree.
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DM/2026/00807 Granted
5 Barton Bridge Rise Raglan Monmouthshire NP15 2JU
Proposed works to A & B (Leylandi) Height reduction and lateral trim to a linear group of Leylandi, currently partially functioning as an overgrown boundary line of trees. Reduce overall height from approximately 6 metres down to a managed hedge height of 2 metres. Proposed work to C (2x Apple trees) Complete a targeted crown clearance of 2x Apple trees to manually extract heavy infestations of ivy and brambles currently colonising the inner stem and canopies. To facilitate the safe disentanglement and removal of invasive climbers, minor lateral branches will be selectively pruned back to safe growth points. Proposed works to D & E (2x Pine trees) Crown reduction and thinning of 2x pine trees by 25% (currently between 6/7 meters tall). Lateral branch reduction by the garage and driveway by a maximum of 1.5 meters, pruning back to suitable growth points.?