Dear Councillor,
You are hereby summoned to attend the Environment Committee Meeting on Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 7pm, both online and in person at the Community Room, Town Hall. A Microsoft Teams invitation will be shared for remote access. Members of the public can request the link by emailing the Principal Officer.
Signed
Sandra Rosser
Principal Officer/RFO
Members of this Committee are currently Councillors Holland (Chair), G Wilde (Vice Chair), Bowyer, Barnes, Burch, English, George, Jones, Simcock, A Wilde.
The public are permitted to address the meeting for up to 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Maximum 5 minutes for each speaker. No decision can be taken during this session, but the Chair may decide to refer any matters raised for further consideration.
AGENDA
E16/26: To receive and approve apologies for absence.
E17/26: To receive declarations of interest for items on the agenda.
E18/26: To receive and approve the minutes from 28th January 2026.
E19/26: Finance: Receive a report on the Environment Budget headings (1) (2)
E20/26: To consider a Cooperation Agreement with Friends of Bailey Park.
E21/26: To consider a Cooperation Agreement with Friends of Castle Meadows.
E22/26: To receive a report on CCTV provision for the Sugar Loaf car park.
E23/26: To receive an update on the Public Art Projects.
E24/26: To receive and note the Principal Officer’s update.
E25/26: To receive and note the Service Delivery update.
E26/26: To receive a report on Abergavenny in Bloom.
E27/26: To consider and make recommendations regarding the following planning applications:
DM/2025/01421 Planning Permission: Part conversion and change of use of Coach House into residential (Class 3 Dwellinghouses). The Coach House, Nevill Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5AA. https://planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=T5D2ZHKY00300
DM/2026/00118 Planning Permission: Proposed self build detached passivhaus dwelling and car port. Glaslyn, 4 Avenue Road, Abergavenny, NP7 7DA. https://planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=T9VPUEKYLRT00
DM/2026/00071 Listed Building Consent – Installation of 8 solar panels. 28 Bay Tree Lane, Abergavenny, NP7 5JW. https://planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=T9BJ3EKY00U00
DM/2026/00157 Planning Permission: Change of use of ground floor from A1 retail to B1 office use. Change of use of first and second floors from 4no. bedroom C3 residential maisonette to C2 care home for up to 3no. Adults. 29 Frogmore Street
Abergavenny, NP7 5AL. https://planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=TAAGGNKY03500
DM/2026/00169 Planning Permission: Retrospective change of use from nil use to residential curtilage which includes an extension to approved patio area and a timber structure. 8 Waterside, Abergavenny, NP7 5LJ.
DM/2026/00178 Planning Permission: Proposed decking to facilitate external seating area and associated works. 7 – 9 Mill Street, Abergavenny. https://planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=TAELX4KYLX200
E28/26: Report from Town Councillors attendance at external bodies relevant to this Committee:
- Abergavenny and District Tourist Association: Cllrs A Wilde & Simcock
- CCTV user group: Cllrs George & Jones
- Friends of Linda Vista Gardens: Cllrs Simcock & Wright
- Friends of Bailey Park: Cllrs Bowyer & English
- Friends of Castle Meadows: Cllrs Simcock & Wright
- Monmouthshire CC Planning Committee: Cllrs Holland & George
- Greener Abergavenny: Cllrs Barnes & A Wilde
E29/26: Report from County Councillors on matters affecting Abergavenny relevant to this Committee.
E/26: Items for consideration at the next meeting on 25th March 2026.
(FOBP Town Council three year agreement 2026), (FOBP Chairs Report Nov 2025), (CCTV report)