A FORMER riding schools and stables in a countryside conservation area can be used for a range of different business types.

Brexit and knock-on changes to Welsh farming subsidies have been highlighted as reasons behind the farmers seeking new uses beyond traditional farm diversification schemes such as bed and breakfast accommodation and farm shops.

A fencing and farm supplies business, run by one of the applicants, will relocate from Newport as a result of the change of use application having been approved.

Little Ton Lands, on the edge of Tredunnock and within the village conservation area, already houses a service centre for the Usk and Wye Valley ATV dealership within the farm yard, after planning permission was granted in 2024.

The new planning permission allows a shed, previously used as........

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