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South Wales Argus
19-06-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Laura Anne Jones MS on A40 Raglan and Magor station
After years of accidents, sadly, in the last month, a young man died on the stretch following a collision. With the community at crisis point over these unsafe junctions, with incidents increasing, and likely to increase further now that the Heads of the Valley Road is now finished, it is now imperative that action is taken. I am pleased to say I managed to secure a commitment from the cabinet secretary for transport, Ken Skates, to come and meet with local representatives to hear our concerns, and I am pleased to report we had a really useful and productive meeting with Ken Skates MS and his Welsh Government officials this week. It seems we will now see some improvements over the next year - 'quick wins' - that should, until a more permanent solution is found, be of some comfort to the Raglan and surrounding areas community. There were also positive discussions on perhaps a new direction to take on achieving the more permanent big solution that we all jointly want to see achieved, as well as the 'quick wins' I have referenced above. So we will continue to do all we can together, cross-party and cross-levels of government in Monmouthshire, for the best possible outcome for the Raglan A40, to hopefully prevent further future accidents and loss of life. I would like to thank Mr Skates for joining us, and I would also like to thank my colleague Peter Fox MS, representative of Catherine Fookes MP, Cllr Richard John, Cllr Penny Jones, Cllr Jayne McKenna, Monmouthshire cabinet member Cllr Catrin Maby, Mitchel Troy Community Council, MCC Active Travel and Welsh Government officials and a big thanks to Raglan Community councillors for hosting the meeting and for leading the charge on this issue. The announcement of a new rail station for Magor represents a hard fought victory for campaigners who have worked incredibly hard for many years, with again, cross-party support from representatives, of which I was one. However, it remains to be seen whether the wider UK Government investment in rail will be sufficient to stop the rot caused by Cardiff Bay's mismanagement of Welsh infrastructure. And while we do welcome this new investment in Welsh rail, it only amounts to £45 million per year, well below the £1 billion the UK Conservative Government spent on rail between 2014 and 2024. In any case, the win for Magor and Undy shows what proper grassroots campaigning in our communities can do. Our region has suffered with congestion on the M4 for years, and with the M4 relief road, we had a solution within our grasp. Sadly, the Welsh Government binned the project, leaving residents frustrated. In the Senedd in recent weeks, I was pleased to speak in a Welsh Conservative debate, calling for the M4 relief road to be resurrected and built. It's time to make Wales open for business again.
South Wales Argus
10-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Monmouthshire planning applications: What is proposed?
Plans to demolish garage in Abergavenny Plans have been submitted to Monmouthshire County Council for the demolition of the garage at 36 Belgrave Road and its replacement with a modern rear and side extension. Submitted by Mr and Mrs Johns, the proposal also includes formalising an existing loft conversion and reconfiguring the home's internal layout. As part of the development, a new high-level window is proposed for the side elevation. Certificate of lawful development application in Mitchel Troy Elsewhere, land north of Glen Trothy Caravan Park is the subject of a planning application. Applicant Allied Mail Ltd has applied for a certificate of lawful development to confirm the land's existing use for mixed commercial and agricultural purposes. The land lies within the Mitchel Troy and Trellech ward in Monmouthshire and falls under the jurisdiction of Mitchel Troy Community Council. Allied Mail Ltd is based at Wyeside Commercial Centre on Hadnock Road in Monmouth. The company is being represented by Powells Chartered Surveyors. Tree felling proposed in Trellech A proposal has been submitted to fell two spruce trees in Monmouthshire. Gina Thomas has applied to remove the trees from her garden at Spring Villa on Catbrook Road in Trellech, near Monmouth. The trees are covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), meaning permission is required before they can be removed. The work would be carried out by JG Tree Services, based in Pontypool. Tree removal proposed in Whitebrook In a separate application, a Silver Birch tree, leading dangerously towards a house, power line, and oil supply pipe, has been earmarked for removal. The tree is located on New Mill Road, Whitebrook. New driveway entrance proposed for The Old Vicarage A new driveway entrance has been proposed for The Old Vicarage in Llanover Road. The plans aim to improve visibility and highway safety, with the existing access to be permanently closed. The project, led by Mr and Mrs Spear, also proposes enhancements to on-site parking and turning. The application requests a change of use of land for the new drive access. New stable block proposed in Monmouthshire Plans have been submitted for a new stable block in Monmouthshire. The proposal, lodged with Monmouthshire County Council, outlines a single-storey building to be constructed at Kilfrew Farm on Nannys Lane in Kingcoed. The structure would provide shelter for livestock and include an adjacent storage area. The proposal has been submitted under the council's fast-track full planning permission process. Proposed stables and hay barn at farm An application which proposes the construction of stables and a hay barn for private use at Home Farm, Llwynau Lane, Pen Y Cae Mawr, has also been submitted. This application, submitted by Mr and Mrs Beach, is listed for fast-track full planning permission. Request for listed building consent at Llagybi Fawr property Another application has been submitted for Llangybi Fawr Parish. This application requests listed building consent to replace five existing timber-framed windows on the southern elevations of Maple Nook, Llandowlais Farm. The windows serve various parts of the home, including four bedrooms. The application was submitted by Mr Gavyn Huzzey. Extension plans in Chepstow Finally, a planning application has been submitted for a small single-storey extension at 9 Gwentlands Close, Chepstow. The homeowner, Mrs Sharlene Jobson, is seeking a certificate of lawful use or development. All applications are currently under consideration.
