Vacant Newport day centre could be converted into flats
The building, which was previously approved as a day-care centre in 2000 and has a history of use for adults with learning difficulties, will also see a side extension to replace an existing conservatory.
The development, prepared by Studio Lime Architects, complies with the 2015 Technical Housing Standards and maintains the original building's style, massing, and materials.
The site, which shares a car park with an existing care home, has no immediate neighbours and sits in a rural setting.
The care home will remain unaffected by the changes.
The ground-floor flats will cover areas of 50.4 sqm, 65.82 sqm, and 59.59 sqm, while the first-floor flat will span 59.28 sqm.
An office space of 10.89 sqm will also be part of the first-floor area.
The plans aim to provide high-quality assisted living spaces, enhancing residential care capacity.
The ground-floor flats will have level thresholds suitable for wheelchair access, maintaining existing level site access from Magor Road.
The proposed scheme aligns with the Newport Local Development Plan (2021–2036).
It supports adaptable housing and the integration of health and social care, consistent with the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and Marmot principles.
The centre, a later addition to the site, features mostly ground-floor accommodation with a small first-floor area.
The building will be repurposed to meet the growing demand for essential residential care capacity.
The planning history of the site also includes applications dating back to 1990, relating to extensions and changes of use to a care home.
The decision date for the approval has not been disclosed.
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