Four-bedroom HMO at 9 Park Crescent, Abergavenny
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Monmouthshire Planning Committee on 2 Dec 2025.
What was proposed
The application sought to change an existing home from C3 residential use to a four-bedroom C4 house in multiple occupation, with refurbishment and minor works.
“Proposal: Seeking permission for a change of use from use class C3 residential use to use class C4 to use as a house in multiple occupation No development is proposed, only refurbishment within the existing property…”
“Full planning permission is sought for the change of the use of the property from a residential dwelling (C3 Use) to a house in multiple occupation (C4 use). No new development to the dwelling is proposed, only refurbishment within the existing property. Ther proposal would involve demolition of the timber conservatory, shed and garage. The windows and doors would be replaced. The retaining wall and concreate path would be removed.”
Officer report
The site
The vacant home stands on a slightly elevated corner plot within the development boundary, with an existing driveway, outbuildings, overgrown garden and mature trees.
“No 9 Park Crescent is a vacant residential dwelling located on a corner plot. It is set back from the road and slightly elevated. There is an existing access driveway and some outbuildings. The garden area is overgrown but does contain some mature trees. The property is located within the Abergavenny Development Boundary and an Archaeologically Sensitive Area. Under the Flood Maps for Planning part of the site has been defined as in Zone 2 for Surface Water.”
Officer report
Earlier planning history
Earlier permissions included a garage with hobby room, a garden-area change of use, an extension and housing development, while a six-house scheme was refused.
“DM/2025/01047 Seeking permission for a change of use from class 3 residential use to Class 4 to use as a house of multiple occupation. No development is proposed, only refurbishment within the existing property. Pending Determination…”
“DC/2017/00519 Garage with hobby room above. Approved 30.06.2017”
Officer report
Why officers supported it
Officers considered the HMO acceptable because the site was sustainable, the alterations would improve its appearance, amenity would be protected, and parking and biodiversity were acceptable.
“The site is located off 9 Park Crescent Abergavenny which is a classified highway recorded as the R13. Park Crescent is subject to a 20mph speed limit. The existing dwelling has an existing vehicular access, driveway and garage at the south west corner of the site directly onto Park Crescent. The vehicle access is to remain in its current location, however it is proposed to widen the access and remove the garage to provide parking for 2no. vehicles side by side.”
“The application relates to an existing residential property within the Abergavenny Development Boundary. The property occupies a sustainable location within walking distance of the town centre. The minor alterations to the dwelling will improve both the street scene and the appearance of the property itself in accord with Policy DES1 of the LDP.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The town council recommended approval, Highways had no objection, and Welsh Water and ecology officers had no objection subject to conditions.
“Abergavenny Town Council - Recommend approval. Highways - No objection. Dwr Cymru - Welsh Water - No objection subject to conditions. MCC Ecology – No objection subject to conditions. MCC SAB – No objection. Neighbour Notification…”
Officer report
Neighbour concerns
Two letters raised concerns about overcrowding, sewer effects, fire safety, anti-social behaviour, sanitation, the street’s character and inadequate parking.
“Two letters received, raising the following issues:”
“Potential overcrowding, (impact on sewers /noise etc.) Lack of fire safety Anti-social behaviour Poor sanitation Negative impact on the street Inadequate parking.”
Officer report
Committee consideration
The committee considered the application, late correspondence and the views expressed before a proposal was made and seconded for approval.
“We considered the report of the application and late correspondence which was recommended for approval subject to the conditions outlined in the report.”
“In noting the detail of the application and the views expressed, it was proposed by County Councillor John Crook and seconded by County Councillor Maureen Powell that application DM/2025/01047 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.”
Minutes
The decision
Planning permission was approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
“Minutes of the meeting of Planning Committee held at The Council Chamber, County Hall, The Rhadyr, Usk, NP15 1GA on Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 at 2.00 pm…”
“We resolved that application DM/2025/01047 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Monmouthshire Planning Committee minutes, 2 December 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Monmouthshire's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Tuesday 2 December 2025
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- Officers recommended approval
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This committee's year
16 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.