Plans submitted to revamp Eveswell Community Centre
Eveswell Community Centre will undergo a series of upgrades, including new roof canopies, improved windows and doors, and a solar panel installation, all while maintaining its current use as a community facility.
The project is spearheaded by Paul Hackwood, of TocH, and managed by Town & Country Planning Advisors Ltd.
The updates aim to significantly enhance the building's energy efficiency and lifespan.
The centre will be fitted with external insulation and composite cladding featuring a timber-effect finish, and all existing windows and doors will be replaced with high-performance aluminium units.
A new insulated metal roof will be installed, complemented by sections of a sedum green roof, which is expected to bolster the building's sustainability credentials.
Two new entrance canopies are also part of the refurbishment.
The roof-mounted solar photovoltaic array, with a capacity of 4.8kW, is expected to provide a portion of the building's electricity needs, reducing its carbon footprint.
The refurbishment package also includes works such as infrared-controlled external lighting, CCTV, rainwater goods, and decorative aluminium covers over some of the concrete fixings.
The community centre is easily accessible from Eveswell Street and Archibald Street, being on a corner plot in the residential area.
The site is designated as Flood Zone 3 (Sea); however, the development is classified as low vulnerability, and the sedum roof is expected to assist with drainage.
Officials noted that the development would not lead to any change in the building's footprint or increase its vulnerability to flooding.
The centre has no previous planning applications, appeals, or enforcement records.
The revamp is aligned with both national and local planning policies, including Future Wales – The National Plan 2040 and the Newport Local Development Plan 2011–2026.
The improvements are anticipated to support the continued use and regeneration of the community centre, enhancing its utility for local groups and services.
Construction is expected to commence within five years, adhering to the submitted plans, if they are approved.
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