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This application relates to tree safety and canopy management works within Llanover Village Conservation Area, in accordance with the Llanover Tree Safety Management Plan 2025 and the 2025 tree survey undertaken by James Pinder Tech Cert (Arbor A).Works comprise proportionate crown reductions, selective lateral reductions, deadwood removal and limited felling where trees are dead, dying or structurally compromised.High priority roadside trees (A4042 / Tre Elidyr entrance area):? T1 ? Mature OakRemove deadwood. Prune back from roofs by up to 2m ASLB. Undertake crown reduction of approximately 3m to reduce sail and loading and maintain uniform canopy management with adjacent mature roadside oaks (T29 and T30).? T29 ? Mature Red OakRemove deadwood and undertake crown reduction of approximately 3m to reduce sail and maintain canopy uniformity with adjacent T30 following decay-based reduction works.? T30 ? Mature Oak (Ganoderma present)Undertake crown reduction of approximately 2?3m in accordance with PD500 micro-drill and Picus sonic tomography testing dated 19 February 2026. Tree to be retained. Re-test basal decay in 5 years (2031) or earlier if inspection triggers concern.Memorial Area:? T11 ? Mature Oak (War Memorial Green)Selective reduction of approximately 3m to longer lateral limbs on the house-facing side only, to reduce encroachment and manage sail, while retaining overall form and amenity contribution. No all-over reduction proposed.Additional works across village and estate holdings:? Removal of deadwood in high-use areas? Lifting of canopies over roads to 5.5m clearance where specified? Crown reductions (2?3m) where identified in schedule? Felling of dead trees (e.g. T8, T32)? Felling of ash trees with advanced Hymenoscyphus fraxineus infection (HF3/HF4 category) where specified? Felling of structurally compromised trees (e.g. T24)All works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations.

Hall House Llanover Business Centre A4042 T Llanover To Pencroesoped Llanover Monmouthshire

DecidedReference: DM/2026/00246Monmouthshire County Council

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Status
Decided
Application type
Trees with a TPO
Received
26 Feb 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
4 May 2026
Local authority
Monmouthshire County Council

Application overview

This application relates to tree safety and canopy management works within Llanover Village Conservation Area, in accordance with the Llanover Tree Safety Management Plan 2025 and the 2025 tree survey undertaken by James Pinder Tech Cert (Arbor A).Works comprise proportionate crown reductions, selective lateral reductions, deadwood removal and limited felling where trees are dead, dying or structurally compromised.High priority roadside trees (A4042 / Tre Elidyr entrance area):? T1 ? Mature OakRemove deadwood. Prune back from roofs by up to 2m ASLB. Undertake crown reduction of approximately 3m to reduce sail and loading and maintain uniform canopy management with adjacent mature roadside oaks (T29 and T30).? T29 ? Mature Red OakRemove deadwood and undertake crown reduction of approximately 3m to reduce sail and maintain canopy uniformity with adjacent T30 following decay-based reduction works.? T30 ? Mature Oak (Ganoderma present)Undertake crown reduction of approximately 2?3m in accordance with PD500 micro-drill and Picus sonic tomography testing dated 19 February 2026. Tree to be retained. Re-test basal decay in 5 years (2031) or earlier if inspection triggers concern.Memorial Area:? T11 ? Mature Oak (War Memorial Green)Selective reduction of approximately 3m to longer lateral limbs on the house-facing side only, to reduce encroachment and manage sail, while retaining overall form and amenity contribution. No all-over reduction proposed.Additional works across village and estate holdings:? Removal of deadwood in high-use areas? Lifting of canopies over roads to 5.5m clearance where specified? Crown reductions (2?3m) where identified in schedule? Felling of dead trees (e.g. T8, T32)? Felling of ash trees with advanced Hymenoscyphus fraxineus infection (HF3/HF4 category) where specified? Felling of structurally compromised trees (e.g. T24)All works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations.

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Reference
DM/2026/00246
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PP-14731873
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Goetre Fawr
Parish
Goetre Fawr Community Council

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Hall House Llanover Business Centre A4042 T Llanover To Pencroesoped Llanover Monmouthshire

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TPO APPROVE DECISION NOTICEDecision · PDF9 Mar 2026View
TREE LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF27 Feb 2026View
APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF26 Feb 2026View
CONSERVATION AREA - LOCATION PLANOS Extract · PDF26 Feb 2026View
SITE PLANDrawing · PDF26 Feb 2026View
T30 OAK DECAY TESTING RECOMMENDATIONS 2026Report · PDF26 Feb 2026View

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