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South Wales Argus
17-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Roundabout concerns discussed at Llanwern council meeting
This was one of the key local matters addressed at the Llanwern Community Council meeting, which took place on Monday, April 28, at Llanwern Village Hall. The roundabout is part of the ongoing Redrow development on Station Road, which has faced delays due to the installation of an electric substation. Work is expected to be completed within two months. Another issue discussed at the meeting was the confusing pedestrian markings at the Redrow development. In addition to these concerns, it was announced that a new litter bin has been installed near the ponds on Spine Road. It was also confirmed that the show homes in the development will remain, although some plants may become available for residents. At the meeting, PCSOs also noted an increase in off-road biking incidents with the arrival of warmer weather. Newport Council has increased its efforts to tackle this issue by using drones and physical barriers, which have resulted in recent bike seizures. Patrols will also be keeping an eye on the Llanwern Golf Club car park following concerns raised by the community. Updates were also given regarding Glan Llyn. Speed monitoring efforts are ongoing, and there has been a call for clearer 20mph speed reminders. The flooding of the playing area remains a problem and is under observation. In the realm of planning developments, the council reviewed various ongoing and pending applications concerning residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments, including the primary school, local retail units, and green space enhancements. Two applications were recently approved for an electric substation and site security enhancements, while a proposal for a home extension was refused. Lastly, the council approved the 2024/2025 accounting statements and the Annual Governance Statement. The internal audit is scheduled, and new PAYE direct debit arrangements have been authorised in line with updated national insurance requirements. Preliminary plans for the Village Hall car park have been submitted to Newport City Council. Trustees will continue to cover annual utility costs, with a review planned for December. The next council meeting, including the Annual General Meeting, will be held on Tuesday, May 27, both in person at the Village Hall and remotely.
South Wales Argus
22-04-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Plans for new electric substation in Newport approved
The substation will be built at the Glan Llyn Development Site in Newport, as part of ongoing regeneration efforts in the area. The substation, proposed by J Underwood, will be constructed from brick and will be located at the end of a cul-de-sac in the southwest corner of Phase 4A, near a children's play area. It was previously part of a larger plan for 500 new homes. The substation, which will measure 4.42m by 4.42m and stand 4.73m high, will be finished in red brick with a grey tiled roof and doors. The original redevelopment approval for a mixed-use urban extension was granted in April 2010, and reserved matters for the 500 homes, including infrastructure at Parcels 3C and 4A, were approved in April 2021. A non-material amendment for the substation's placement was refused in August 2024 due to concerns about its impact on visual amenity. The plans for the substation received support from the landscape officer, who advocated for native planting to help the substation blend into its surroundings. The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust noted the substation lies in a sensitive area and highlighted the need for archaeological mitigation. The highways officer requested more information on parking and boundary treatments, but concluded that on-street parking was sufficient. Natural Resources Wales raised no objection, provided the substation is set at or above residential flood levels. No responses were received from neighbours or the Llanwern Community Council. A number of conditions have been imposed on the development, including the requirement for a biodiversity enhancement scheme and archaeological mitigation based on a written scheme of investigation. The plans were assessed for compliance with Welsh planning acts and Newport's Well-Being Plan, with no significant negative impacts found. The decision was finalised on March 27.
