SUPERMARKET giant Morrisons is to submit a revised planning application for its proposed development on the site of Abergavenny’s former livestock market.

In a statement, Councillor Bob Greenland, Monmouthshire’s cabinet member with responsibility for innovation and enterprise said, “Monmouthshire County Council has reached agreement with Morrisons for the company to bring forward a revised planning application for its proposed store in Abergavenny.

“The planning application has been received and following registration it will be posted on our planning portal.

“Subject to a successful permission being granted, the company intends to build a store, of similar size to the store for which there is an existing permission. It is anticipated that building will commence once all permissions are in place. 

 

“The new store will represent a new style and trading format for the company. The non-food percentage restrictions contained in the original agreement will remain.

“Lawyers are presently drawing up the revised agreement. Until that is finalised, no further comments will be made on the agreement. 

 

“This is very good news for Abergavenny, bringing certainty to what has been an unclear situation,” said Councillor Greenland.