Monmouthshire Council greenlights new building projects
Milking parlour into home
Plans to turn a former milking parlour and Nissen barn into a home at Upper Cae Garw Farm in Trellech were approved on June 9.
Annexe extension
The extension of an annexe at Rhewl Cottage, Shirenewton will also go ahead after approval given on June 10.
Refurbishment and creation of sports changing facilities
A project to refurbish and create new sports changing facilities at Rogiet Hub has also been approved on June 11.
Removal of modern stud wall
Graig House in Cross Ash has received the go-ahead for the reinstatement of a doorway and the removal of a modern stud wall on June 9.
Roof extension
In Llanellen, the rear extension roof at 16 Ashgrove will be raised following approval on June 6.
Garden room
A garden room will be built at Crick Farm in Penallt with approval given on June 9.
Replacement garage and utility room
A replacement garage and utility room, as well as a new oak frame garage, will be constructed at The Knoll in Usk after approval on June 6.
Tree felling
A tree felling project at Castle Vale in Usk and works to cherry trees and hawthorn at The Vicarage in Raglan have both been approved on June 9.
Single dwelling
A plan for a single dwelling at St Christopher's House in Chepstow has been given the nod, subject to a Section 106 agreement, on June 11.
Detached four bed dwelling
Similarly, an outline plan for a detached four-bed dwelling at Kamdoh in Raglan has been approved, also subject to a Section 106 agreement, on June 11.
Specsavers signage
Other approvals include a timber fascia and projecting sign for Specsavers in Abergavenny, on June 11.
Demolition and construction of a garage
The demolition and construction of a garage at Mount Pleasant House in Magor was approved on June 5.
Signage
However, one application for a fascia sign and window lettering at 7 High Street in Chepstow was withdrawn on June 5.
All these projects were determined in early June 2025.
Each will bring about changes in their respective locations, contributing to the continuous development of the county.
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