The following planning applications have been received recently by Monmouth­shire Council: Portskewett: Silver Spoon Catering, change of use to catering business with café, 5A Castle Way. Portskewett/Severn SCA Recycling is applying for a certificate of existing lawful use or development. Unit Five, Severn Bridge Industrial Estate, Symondscliff Way.

The following applications have been decided recently by Monmoutshire Council: Caerwent: Plot 95 The Dolkins (Merton Green site) – convert one of two garages to an extra room and replace garage door with window: Approved. Caldicot Castle: 25 Budden Crescent – pitched roof extension to kitchen and reposition existing conservatory: Approved. Devauden: Cwm Fagor, Devauden – orangery to rear: Approved. Larkfield: 12 Bulwark Road – access for off-street parking and drop-kerb: Approved. St Kingsmark: 10 Piercefield Avenue – glass awning to rear of property: Approved. St Mary's: Unit Three, Tewdric House, Welsh Street, Chepstow – change of use from shop to financial services/ professional: Approved.