Welcome to St Arvans Community Council,
representing St Arvans Village, Porthcasseg, Penterry, Fair Oak & Livox
Croeso i'r wefan Cyngor Cymuned Llanarfan


Here you will find information about our Community Council and our community, local facilities, the area around and the history of this beautiful part of the world. Click the links to find out all about the Council, our Councillors, how we work and what we do. You will find agendas and minutes of meetings and other documents together with news of local events and projects supported by the Community Council. You will also find links to Monmouthshire County Council for planning and other services.

 

St Arvans Conservation Area

Historic Development and Archaeology, Green Spaces and Views

St Arvans is one of 31 designated conservation areas in Monmouthshire, being designated on 12th January 1976.  Rather than individual buildings, a conservation area status is focused on a collection or accumulation of an area's architectural and historic attributes, as well as the natural landscape, views and landmarks.

In 2016 a report was produced by Monmouthshire County Council on Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals, which can be accessed on their website by clicking here.  Sections of the report include 'Key Historic Influences and Characteristics', 'Character Areas', and 'Types of View and Their Relative Significance'.

 

Photo credit: Christopher Somerville

Looking After Trees in a Conservation Area

Did you know?

Trees that are not covered by a TPO (Tree Preservation Order) but are situated in one of Monmouthshire’s many conservation areas, such as parts of St Arvans, are also protected.  An offence of carrying out unauthorised tree works in a conservation area (even if you own the land the tree is on) carries the same penalties as that of a TPO - a fine of up to £20,000 in a Magistrates Court if the tree is destroyed or pruned in a manner likely to destroy it, or up to £2,500 for other offences that do not lead to the destruction of the tree (such as removing branches).  You will also be required to replant for any tree that has been destroyed. 

Under section 211 of the Act, anyone proposing to cut down or carry out work on a tree in a conservation area is required to give the Local Planning Authority (LPA) six weeks’ prior notice in writing (a ‘Section 211 notice’). The purpose of this requirement is to give the LPA an opportunity to consider whether a TPO should be made in respect of the tree(s).

For more information on carrying out works in a conservation area please contact planning@monmouthshire.gov.uk or 01633 644880. 

 

Photo credit: Woodland Trust

Latest News

St Arvans Scarecrow Trail

Published: 13 Oct 25

Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd November 2025. Register your Scarecrow by 31 October. Theme - famous book and film characters. Trail maps available from Ride and Stride or The Piercefield. Optional £1 donation to cover printing and prizes. To enter and for more information: Email: starvansscarecrows@gmail.com Web: sites.google.com/view/starvansscarecrowtrail2025 Call or message: 07840504532 Read More...

Home to School transport update

Published: 2 Oct 25

Following a recent petition from residents regarding the changes to the Home to School Transport Policy, Monmouthshire County Council has commissioned an independent assessment of three walking routes. As a result of the independent assessment, the walking route from St Arvans to The Dell Primary School has been classified as unavailable. Consequently, home to school transport has been reinstated for learners living within the statutory distance of 2 miles. The independent assessors also evaluated the routes from Mathern to Chepstow Comprehensive and from Caldicot to Archbishop Rowan Williams Primary School. They have concurred with the council that these routes are available, meaning that learners do not qualify for home to school transport on these routes. Cllr Laura Wright, Monmouthshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Education, said: "These alterations to home to school transport demonstrate that we are listening to the concerns of parents and we will make changes when they have been shown to be necessary. The independent assessments of these routes to schools ensure that the council's procedures are thoroughly tested and robust - and we have acted quickly in response to the findings. We will continue working to improve the home to school walking infrastructure, allowing people to take more sustainable journeys whenever possible." Read More...

Annual report

Published: 30 Jun 25

Here is our annual report for 2024-2025. Read More...

Dogs

Published: 7 May 25

Just a polite reminder regarding dog waste. Please clean up after your pets and dispose of waste properly. Dog waste should be placed in a sealed bag and disposed of in designated bins or non-recyclable waste bins at home. It should not be left on pavements, parks, or public spaces. You can find more details on Wales Recycles and GOV.WALES. Many thanks. Read More...

Monmouthshire County Council urges vigilance over parking scams

Published: 19 Mar 25

Monmouthshire County Council is warning residents and visitors to the county to be aware of parking scams in operation in the area. The council have received reports of fake QR codes being stuck to parking machines in council-owned car parks across the region. When scanned, the QR code takes the user to what appears to be a legitimate website. However, the council has learned that the website is a subscription scam – charging a joining fee and signing the user up for a diet plan subscription. Read More...

20mph speed limits

Published: 19 Feb 25

Monmouthshire County Council has conducted a review of the 20mph speed limits across the county, following the Welsh Government's call to gather residents' feedback and provision of new '30mph exception' guidance in 2024.  After reassessing some identified roads against the Welsh Government's updated 30mph guidance, which reiterates the importance of providing a safe environment for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists, taking into account also the movement function and road characteristics, the council has concluded that no further changes are required, and all roads currently set at 20mph should remain.  Read More...

Free treatment and advice at your local pharmacy

Published: 20 Nov 24

Did you know you can receive FREE treatment and advice at your local Pharmacy through the Common Ailments Service? The Common Ailments Service offers patients access to free NHS advice and treatment for common conditions. The service is available from all community pharmacies in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and offers an alternative to making an appointment with the GP. You can view the common ailments covered by the scheme on our website here: https://bit.ly/3D19gMo Read More...

Roadworks/Traffic Information

Roadworks/Traffic Information

Published: 4 Apr 24

One.Network is a live traffic information website where you can check current road issues and upcoming roadworks. Read More...

St Arvans Road Safety Project

Published: 8 Nov 23

Report produced by Peter Evans Partnership (PEP) for presentation to Monmouthshire County Council. Read More...