Newport garage could be converted into living space
The plans, which have been lodged under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, outline a transformation of his garage into "ancillary living accommodation," which means it will be used as an additional part of the main home.
The proposal also includes building a small extension to create a bathroom.
The site is currently classified under use class C3, which covers dwelling houses or main residences, and it will remain under the same classification following the conversion.
Mr Saltmarsh, who owns the property, has argued that the current use of the garage has been established as C3 for many years, therefore making the proposed changes a permitted development.
The changes will be visible from a public road or land.
CJ Projects, based in Chepstow, are acting as agents for Mr Saltmarsh.
The application was signed by Mr Chris Jackson, from CJ Projects, on June 10.
The decision date for the proposal has not been disclosed, as the document only contains the application form.
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