A GARDEN centre has been given the go-ahead to expand its toilets which will result in in it having to relocate its ornamental carp pond.
Raglan Garden Centre has been granted planning permission for the extension on a paved area currently covered by a canopy. The single storey extension, with external walls finished in anthracite horizontal boarding with grey aluminium doors, will increase the current toilet provision at the centre and for its Sugar Loaf Restaurant.
The area is currently used for storing bags of plant compost as well as being the home to the ornamental fish pond which would be relocated.
The toilets will connect with an existing package treatment plant and drainage system and environmental regulator Natural Resources Wales said it was satisfied it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the river Usk special area of conservation.
Three trees will also be planted at the garden centre site as a biodiversity enhancement which forms a condition of the planning permission granted by Monmouthshire County Council.
