Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service, Author at Caerphilly Observer

New play area and all-weather pitch approved for school

A Newport primary school is in line to receive a new play area and all-weather sports pitch after receiving council approval.

Plans to merge two Newport primaries have taken a symbolic step forward after pupils helped choose the new school’s name.

The unit could become a “mixed-use leisure” space featuring an indoor range, a “burger restaurant and dessert cafe”, and a public gaming area.

New proposals have been submitted to convert a five-bedroom house in Newport into a six-bed HMO (house in multiple occupation).

A property near Newport’s Royal Gwent Hospital could be revived as residential accommodation, after spending some time as office space.

A cleaning company in Newport is seeking planning permission to open a new base at a former bank building.

A new business could open in Newport’s Upper Dock Street, according to plans submitted to the city council.

A family’s plan to convert a former GP surgery into a new home has been refused by Caerphilly County Borough Council planning officers.

Stuart Nicholson, of the Burlesque hair salon at 16-18 Cambrian Road, applied to convert the building’s upper floors into two one-bedroom flats.

Applicant Tony Jordon has submitted proposals to Caerphilly County Borough Council to redevelop a former charity office at 36 Penallta Road.