Monmouthshire County Council are considering a planning proposal to allow developers to build over the Gavenny valley in Abergavenny. The proposal covers the land between the new development near Tredilion Road, all the way North to Nantgavenny Lane (where McColls is situated) and East across the valley to the Railway line and A465.
A public consultation comes to a close on Monday. Any objections to this plan must be lodged with MCC by the end of Monday 30th January.
Objections raised by the local community include:
The Gavenny river currently provides an undeveloped ‘green corridor’ into the town and supports many rare species such as otters, white clawed crayfish, brown trout, bullheads, various bats, kingfishers, dippers and birds of prey.
Part of the site has been identified as a site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
The mature woodland and flood plain areas help to protect the town downstream from flooding events; something that will be lost if the area is developed.
Some of the trees on the site are protected by preservation orders, and the trees in general provide protection from noise pollution for the Mardy, Newlands, Croesonen Parc from the railway line and A465.
There are currently uninterrupted views to the Skirrid mountain and countryside from many areas of the Mardy and north Abergavenny that would be adversely affected by the development.
The site currently supports well-being for the local residents who use it from various access points.
Saving the site supports the published policies of MCC, the Welsh Government, and Natural Resources Wales. It also addresses the Climate and Nature emergencies called by the Welsh Government.
If you would like to have your say about this development, you will need to fill in a form at the MCC website by Monday 30th January 2023 here: https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/planning-policy/news-and-consultations/ – look for the link to the Candidate Sites Register online representation form
Please do not consider this.
This area is vital to all and should be protected.
This area provides a vital green space for people living on the Mardy. It’s a sanctuary in an ever-growing conurbation and is important for people’s physical and mental health. It also supports a varied amount of flora and fauna and species of birds, aquatic animals insects and fish. It needs to be preserved