PlotbeaconMonmouthshire County Council • DM/2026/00313
Horse chestnut to be removed by church
St Andrews Church Ash Cottage To Newbridge On Usk Tredunnock Monmouthshire NP15 1LY
A damaged horse chestnut tree would be removed near St Andrews Church.
Removing the tree would change the church grounds but leave the nearby footpath safer to use.
Written automatically by Plotbeacon.
- Status
- Approved 13 Mar 2026
- Type
- tree
- Received
- 13 Mar 2026
- Decision
- approved
Summary
The applicant wants to remove a horse chestnut tree behind St Andrews Church. Part of its trunk would remain for wildlife. A young replacement tree would be planted.
The removal would change the trees and shade around the church grounds. The tree is near a public footpath and outdoor events area. The supplied details say that one branch has already fallen.
The council will decide after the comment period. The supplied details do not say that work is already built or approved.
About this summary
What the council wrote is the official record. This summary was made automatically by Plotbeacon from the council's notice.
What the council wrote
Mature Horse Chestnut tree at the rear of St Andrews church graveyard. Removal of said tree.The tree is growing on two main trunks. One trunk is dead whilst the other is showing sever signs of stress and die back.Part of the tree has fallen and in very dangerous condition near a public footpath. The space which the canopy covers is used for outdoor activities and events including weddings.A branch has already fallen and hit one of the villagers. We need to remove the tree from site.Some of the main trunk once made safe will be kept in situ for ecology purposes. Also a sapling will be planted as a replacement.We have met with Nick Jones MCC TPO Officer and County Council Tay Bromfield on site and agreed to the dangerous condition of the tree it is best removed.