Planning application
DM/2026/00313
St Andrews Church Ash Cottage To Newbridge On Usk Tredunnock Monmouthshire NP15 1LY
Proposal
Mature Horse Chestnut tree at the rear of St Andrews church graveyard. Removal of said tree. The tree is growing on two main trunks. One trunk is dead whilst the other is showing sever signs of stress and die back. Part of the tree has fallen and in very dangerous condition near a public footpath. The space which the canopy covers is used for outdoor activities and events including weddings. A branch has already fallen and hit one of the villagers. We need to remove the tree from site. Some of the main trunk once made safe will be kept in situ for ecology purposes. Also a sapling will be planted as a replacement. We have met with Nick Jones MCC TPO Officer and County Council Tay Bromfield on site and agreed to the dangerous condition of the tree it is best removed.
As published by the council, reference DM/2026/00313
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Mar 2026
Received by Monmouthshire
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13 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Approve
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
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