Decision details

It was advised that the masterplan was would enhance the area, bringing derelict sites and buildings back into use was a key priority for the Regeneration Strategy. Three phases of mixed use development including new cultural and conference facility to the Island and much needed hotel capacity, creating more jobs to support recovery. A new cycle and footbridge would link Seaclose park with the hospital and college avoiding traffic coming into town.

Consultations had been extensive and inclusive, as a result of this the proposed affordable housing site at the entrance to Seaclose park had been dropped; an alternative site would be identified. Prior to the masterplan being adopted as a Supplementary planning guidance a site specific flood risk assessment needed to be completed.

Government funding would be required to help make some plots viable and support wider infrastructure such as the cycle footbridge, this would be done in partnership with the Island’s MP.

The Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing supported the masterplan and believed that it would encourage people to live and work in Newport which would benefit the economy of the town.

Option 2 – Endorse the masterplan with the Seaclose Gate site being removed and agree to consider its future adoption as a supplementary planning document.