Business buildings in Newport are to be demolished for new affordable housing after the applicant Pobl won approval by the city council’s planning committee. Plans to build the nine new homes at 1-4 Trostrey Street in the Barnardtown area of the city means current occupants including a car storage company and a repairs unit must relocate.
There are currently more than 2,400 households in Newport with active housing applications seeking accommodation in the area. Newport’s current local housing market assessment shows an annual shortfall of 17 affordable housing units in St Julians. But the application has been controversial.
One trader working from the Trostrey Street units told WalesOnline: “We’re not happy about it, of course we’re not - but it is what it is.” Neighbours described the units as “old” and “an eyesore”, but they said those trading from them have been respectful of the residents and will be missed.
