Plans for a new house extension have won Newport City Council’s approval after a neighbour complained it could lead to a loss of privacy and light.
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Homeowner’s garage plan backed amid ‘overdevelopment’ concerns
A Newport homeowner’s plans for a new garage and garden room have been approved despite some local concerns.
Opinions split over plans for six-bed HMO
Applicant Michal Zvala argued six people were already allowed to live at the property and the extra bedroom would not increase the number of occupants.
Meet the candidates for the Rogerstone North by-election
Six candidates will compete in the Rogerstone North by-election for Newport City Council on Thursday May 7.
Councillor rues ‘visible decline’ of city centre but senior figures warn against ‘undermining confidence’
A Newport councillor has called on the local authority’s leadership to address a “visible decline” of retailers in the city centre, following news M&S and River Island will close their stores there.
Council accused of having ‘money to burn’ over shopping centre payments
Newport City Council’s subsidy payments towards a shopping centre deal have passed £4.5 million, according to figures obtained by the local authority’s Conservative group.
Councillor reprimanded over ‘speak English’ comments to call handler
Independent councillor Janet Cleverly made the comments when she was reporting a fly-tipping incident to Newport City Council.
New plans submitted for church and seven-bed HMO in former school
Plans for a new HMO and church in Newport have been resubmitted after council planners rejected an initial bid.
Backing for new data centre on city’s steelworks site
Plans for a “modern, energy efficient” data centre on part of a former steelworks site in Newport have won the city council’s approval.
Plans for six new homes above ‘derelict’ city-centre unit
A developer has submitted revised plans for six new flats above a “derelict” commercial unit in Newport city centre.