Plans for new three-bed Newport dwelling approved despite previous refusal
The proposal involves subdividing a plot in Robertson Way, Newport, to construct a two-storey, three-bedroom house.
This proposal, following a previously refused appeal, was submitted by Mr and Mrs Watkins.
The site, currently used as garden and development land, measures 0.10 hectares.
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Concerns were raised by a highways officer regarding the safety and appropriateness of access to the site.
Issues were noted with the width and lack of pedestrian visibility splays due to third-party walls.
The highway officer also pointed out that refuse collection arrangements were not clearly addressed.
Further information was requested to garner support for the application.
However, an ecology officer raised no objection to the proposal.
The officer noted that a previous appeal found no adverse effect on tree preservation order woodland or habitats.
The domestic garden was also deemed unlikely to support protected species.
In response to the concerns, a design statement was submitted on May 14, 2025, providing clarifications.
The statement outlined that cycle parking will be in the private garden, an electric vehicle charger will be near the parking area, and a bin storage area has been marked.
The statement also quoted an appeal decision stating the proposal was "acceptable with regard to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and highway safety".
A statement from the agent, Kevin Dorrington, on May 19, 2025, further addressed concerns.
The statement assured that vehicles will enter and exit in forward gear and that there is good visibility when exiting onto the highway.
A photograph of the access was included showing the street view.
The proposal was granted permission on June 26, 2025, subject to a section 106 agreement being signed off.
Section 106 agreements are legal agreements between a planning authority and a developer, or undertakings offered unilaterally by a developer, that ensure that certain extra works related to a development are undertaken.
They are most widely used to support transport infrastructure improvements, although there are also examples of obligations being used to support training initiatives, environmental improvements and corporate objectives, as well as to mitigate the impacts of development.
Materials proposed for the new dwelling include brick and render for the walls, tiles for the roof, and white double-glazed uPVC for the windows.
The site is not at risk of flooding and is not within 20 metres of a watercourse.
Surface water disposal will be managed by a soakaway, and foul sewage will be connected to the mains sewer.
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