§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received regarding proposed development of Chippenham Mead in Monmouth.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettMy right hon. Friend has received four letters and a petition containing over 300 signatures, objecting to two proposed developments on, or adjacent to, Chippenham Mead village green, and asking for the two applications for planning permission to be called-in for his determination. These planning applications are for the proposed continuation of use of part of the village green for temporary periods for caravan rallies 59W and associated parking of motor vehicles and the proposed construction of a supermarket and customer car park on Monnow street, Monmouth. These call-in requests are being considered and decisions on them will be reached shortly.
My right hon. Friend is also considering a request from Monmouth borough council for his consent under the Commons Act 1899 to set aside part of the village green for the temporary parking of vehicles. So far he has received 52 letters on the proposals, 48 of which are objections.