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Jonathon Hill

Homeless accommodation already under construction despite council rejection of plans

A housing association says it is in “a difficult position” after planning permission for homes it is already building were rejected by the city council.

Linc Cymru began constructing 12 modular homes to house those currently living in temporary accommodation at the Hill Street car park site near Newport city centre in September last year.

Despite Linc receiving government funding to build 12 new permanent homes at the car park in St Woolos, Newport council’s planning committee rejected the plans in December.

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