Planning application
DM/2026/00826
Tydfil House 46 Merthyr Road Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 5BY
Proposal
Fell and remove silver Birch tree.
As published by the council, reference DM/2026/00826
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Jul 2026
Received by Monmouthshire
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21 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 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.
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DM/2026/00544 Awaiting decision
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DM/2026/00413 Granted
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DM/2026/00845 Granted
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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
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DM/2026/00823 Granted
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DM/2026/00807 Granted
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DM/2026/00762 Granted
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Proposal to remove 2 no trees is required to facilitate a critical upgrade to Great Oak Treatment works on behalf of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water