6 new flats could be developed within a vacant office space in Newport.
IPM SIPP Administration has proposed a conversion of 39-40 Quay Street in Newport to provide 4x 1-bedroom apartments and 2 with 2 bedrooms.
The application also includes a partial removal of a modern rear extension at first-floor level.
A statement from Planning & Development Hub says:
“The demand for office accommodation has been in decline for several years; town centres no longer provide the hustle and bustle of business and with home working remaining common, buildings and their uses need to evolve, adapt and change to meet the demands of the population or risk being left permanently vacant.
“The conversion of redundant office space results in increased vitality to the town centre by bringing people back into the town to live. Quay Street is a mixed residential and commercial area.
“The accommodation provides 1 and 2 bedroom units together with amenity space which is rare in central Newport, alongside space for bicycle parking, meeting the local and national sustainability objectives.”
County Hall’s public consultation on proposal 25/01010/FUL finishes on 15th September and a decision is due on 9th October.
This seems a logical development, much better than building loads of new homes in open spaces while there are loads of empty commercial buildings which could be re-purposed. The council should support this sensible conversion.
Should be a no brainer the youngsters need the home’s