2 days ago
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- South Wales Argus
Newport house in Rugby Road could be changed to HMO
Newport City Council has received a planning application proposing the change of use for 48 Rugby Road, Newport, NP19 0BR, from a single domestic residence to an HMO.
The application was put forward by M. Hassan and is being handled by agent Ryan Brindley of Aspects of Design and Construction.
As part of the proposal, a new rear single-storey extension and a single-storey garage are to be constructed.
Both the extension and garage have already been partially built, as work began in June 2024.
The planning form states that the property will maintain its original brickwork.
The new extension and garage will use matching materials, and white uPVC windows and roller shutter doors will be installed.
The property will not see an increase in residential units and will keep the same residential density.
The proposal has been accepted in principle by Welsh Water, provided no additional surface water from new roof areas or hard surfaces drains directly or indirectly into the public sewer system.
The Planning Contributions Manager at Newport City Council confirmed that no Section 106 affordable housing contributions are required, as there is no net gain in residential dwellings.
The application was validated on June 19 and is open for consultation until July 16.
These comments may be published on the council's website and will become part of the public record.
The development is seen as part of a trend towards residential diversification in Newport, aiming to meet varied housing needs while maintaining neighbourhood character.
For more information or to comment on the application, search for planning application 25/0075 on the council's online planning database.
