Monmouthshire County Council identified a need to support the regeneration of Abergavenny by supporting the existing town centre against any further out of town retail development.

The existing cattle market site was identified as the preferred location for re-development as it is already within the shopping centre boundary as defined by the Local Plan and draft Unitary Development Plan.

Following a lengthy selection process Henry Boot were identified as the preferred developer for the site in September 2004. A detailed planning application has now been submitted and copies can be viewed in the One Stop Shop or at County Hall.