22-04-2025
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.
