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South Wales Argus
a day ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Plans for new café made of shipping containers in Newport
The application seeks retrospective full planning permission to construct a two-storey structure at Newport Lorry Park made up of stacked steel containers. The structure, which was completed on January 1, 2023, includes showers, toilets, a café, and an office. The site, covering an area of 180 square metres, has produced a gain of 338.8 square metres of non-residential floor space. The proposal does not alter the number of full-time equivalent jobs, which remains at seven. The site is located in Flood Zone C1, with 0.02 hectares of the area in the floodplain. A Flood Consequences Assessment (FCA) was prepared by JBA Consulting in June 2025, indicating that the primary flood risk is tidal flooding. The assessment predicts that the site will remain flood-free in the 2072 0.5 per cent AEP (1 in 200 year) event. If a 0.1 per cent AEP (1 in 1000 year) event occurs, shallow flood depths of up to 240 mm are expected. The assessment concluded that the development meets flood risk requirements and does not increase flood risk elsewhere. A Green Infrastructure Statement prepared for Newport Lorry Park Ltd in July 2025 states that the site was fully hard surfaced with limited green infrastructure. The development will not affect any existing green infrastructure, and bird and bat boxes will be added to the structure. Sustainable drainage will be addressed via a separate SAB application. The statement concludes that the development aligns with Planning Policy Wales and Newport LDP policies. The application, submitted on July 22, is under consultation until August 21. If approved, the development will follow the demolition of the existing portacabins. A council document states: "The existing portacabins provide a poor standard of accommodation and are not in keeping with the surrounding area. "The replacement building provides a good standard of accommodation which is visually compatible with the surrounding area." "The proposal is located within an existing lorry park and is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the amenities of the area."
South Wales Argus
11-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Newport HMO application turned down over flood risk
The property, located at 33 Walmer Road, Newport, was already functioning as a four-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) since November 2024 and had a licence from Environmental Health. The applicant sought approval for the change in use, but the application was rejected on May 10. The refusal was based primarily on the lack of a Flood Consequences Assessment (FCA), given that the property is in Flood Zone 3 – Sea, a high-risk area. The ground floor bedroom, in particular, was highlighted as having no adequate first-floor flood refuge, with only the landing and communal bathroom as possible refuge spaces. These were considered insufficient based on a relevant precedent. Consequently, the application was found to be contrary to Planning Policy Wales, TAN15 (2025), and policies SP3, GP2, H8 of the Newport Local Development Plan (2011–2026). Residents in the area raised several objections to the application, primarily concerning parking problems and congestion, especially with visitors to a nearby One Stop Shop. There were also complaints about noise and anti-social behaviour, often associated with the transient nature of HMO tenants, as well as concerns about rubbish overflow, pest issues, and property value depreciation. One resident noted: "There seems to be a considerable rise in houses of multiple occupancy in our road which is placing a significant strain on parking..." Another commented: "HMOs, if not properly managed, can sometimes lead to an increase in anti-social behaviour..." Councillors Matthew Pimm and Deborah Davies also objected to the application. Councillor Pimm highlighted the issue of overdevelopment and the lack of suitability of the terraced houses for HMO use. Councillor Davies raised concerns about parking safety and security, particularly for lone women at night, and requested a parking survey. The Highways Officer also objected due to the lack of off-road parking, inadequate cycle and refuse storage, and access issues. Natural Resources Wales noted that the property is in Flood Zone 3 – Sea and stated that the flood risk was increased due to the intensification of use. They also advised conducting a Flood Consequences Assessment, which was not provided. The Waste Manager indicated a standard 120-litre bin allocation with kerbside recycling, with no issues as long as the bins meet the specified requirements.
