PERMISSION has been given to remove a number of apple trees to make way for a potential new home in a large garden.
Monmouthshire County Council has approved two applications by Helen Morgan, of Glaslyn Number Four, Avenue Road, Abergavenny to fell the trees.
The application states permission to fell four trees was sought as the homeowners plan to build a 10 metre by eight metre house in the garden which has already been designated as Number Two Avenue Road.
Approval has also been given for a separate application by Ms Morgan to fell three apple trees and one ash tree at the same address which is in the town’s conservation area.
The council has also approved an application, by Marcus Jenkins, to reduce an ash tree at Ross Road, Llantilio Pertholey near Abergavenny to “suitable growing points” so that a three metre clearance can be achieved from overhead conductors.
Permission has also been given to lift the crown of trees along Thornbury Road, which runs from Chainbridge to Bettws Newydd, so they meet minimum height requirements.
The application was made by the county council and the trees are subject to preservation orders.
