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Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Wales · Local authority
Newport City Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Newport City Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,650Searchable applications
189Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 1,387 approved or refused records
276Refused applications
1,111 approved · 276 refused · 43 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 Aug 2022 to 22 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas17 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasBoundary dataset not connected
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Source: Welsh Government / DataMapWales. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decided26/0369
ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT FOR THE PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 1NO. NEW BT STREET HUB, INCORPORATING 2NO. DIGITAL 75" LCD ADVERT SCREENS
Streethub Unit On Footpath Outside Monmouthshire House John Frost Square Newport South Wales
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/0370
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 1NO. NEW BT STREET HUB, INCORPORATING 2NO. DIGITAL 75" LCD ADVERT SCREENS AND ASSOCIATED BT PHONE KIOSK REMOVAL
BT Hub Outside Chartist Tower Upper Dock Street Newport South Wales
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/0371
ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT FOR THE PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 1NO. NEW BT STREET HUB, INCORPORATING 2NO. DIGITAL 75" LCD ADVERT SCREENS
BT Hub Outside Chartist Tower Upper Dock Street Newport South Wales
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/0372
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 1NO. NEW BT STREET HUB, INCORPORATING 2NO. DIGITAL 75" LCD ADVERT SCREENS, AND ASSOCIATED BT PHONE KIOSK REMOVAL
BT Street Hub Outside 28 Skinner Street Newport South Wales
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/0373
ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT FOR THE PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 1NO. NEW BT STREET HUB, INCORPORATING 2NO. DIGITAL 75" LCD ADVERT SCREENS
BT Street Hub Outside 28 Skinner Street Newport South Wales
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/0374
CONVERSION OF EXISTING GARAGE TO CREATE HABITABLE ACCOMMODATION ANCILLARY TO THE MAIN DWELLINGHOUSE, INCLUDING EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS
8 Acorn Close Rogerstone Newport NP10 9HY
Received 14 May 2026 - Refused26/0375
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED) FOR CHANGE OF USE FROM A3 TAKEAWAY TO A1 RETAIL USE, TOGETHER WITH A SELF CONTAINED FLAT ON THE FIRST FLOOR
24 Corporation Road Newport South Wales NP19 0AR
Received 14 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/0376
CHANGE OF USE OF PARTS OF THE GROUND AND FIRST FLOORS TO PROVIDE 4NO. NEW RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS
Kings Chamber 8 High Street Newport NP20 1FQ
Received 15 May 2026 - Decided26/0377
PARTIAL DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 (BIO DIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT) OF 26/0176 CONVERSION OF EXISTING GARAGE INTO HOME OFFICE ACCOMMODATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
2 Viaduct Close Bassaleg Newport NP10 8FT
Received 16 May 2026 - Refused26/0378
CHANGE OF USE OF THE UPPER FLOORS FROM A DWELLING TO A 6 NO. BEDROOM HMO INCLUDING ASSOCIATED WORKS
Flat 2 31 Fields Road Newport South Wales NP20 5BP
Received 16 May 2026 - Decided26/0379
PARTIAL DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 2 (DORMICE MITIGATION STRATEGY), 3 (ARBORICULTURAL METHOD STATEMENT) AND 4 (LANDSCAPING/PLANTING SCHEME ONLY) OF 24/0604 ERECTION OF SECURITY FENCING AT SITE PERIMETER
Land Adjacent To And South Of Matalan Newport Retail Park Seven Stiles Avenue Newport South Wales
Received 18 May 2026 - Decided26/0380
PARTIAL DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 (BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT) OF 25/0608 SITING OF 2 NO. SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE PURPOSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL
The John Frost School Lighthouse Road Newport South Wales NP10 8YD
Received 18 May 2026 - Refused26/0381
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO LARGE DWELLING, TO FORM 7NO FLATS AND 1NO. SINGLE DWELLING, WITH ASSOCIATED OFFROAD PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND BIKE / BIN STORAGE
6 Stow Park Circle Newport NP20 4HE
Received 19 May 2026 - Decided26/0382
PARTIAL DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 7 (MATERIALS) AND 10 (CEMP) OF 25/0069 CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A MILL INCLUDING STORAGE OF RAW MATERIALS TO PRODUCE 'GREEN' CEMENT FROM RECYCLED, NON-HAZARDOUS, WASTE MATERIALS, STORAGE OF THE PRODUCT AND ONWARD DISTRIBUTION
South Dock East Way Road Alexandra Docks Newport South Wales
Received 19 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/0383
S73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITION 1 (APPROVED PLANS) OF 23/0092 DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF REPLACEMENT DWELLING. AMENDMENTS INCLUDE CHANGES TO ELEVATION DESIGN
21 Ridgeway Newport NP20 5AG
Received 19 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/0384
PARTIAL DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 8 (LAP), 10 (ULEV CHARGING), 12 (RETAINING WALLS) AND 15 (BOUNDARY DETAILS) OF 25/0700 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING THE ERECTION OF 32NO UNITS, ACCESS, CAR PARKING, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
Land Formerly Known As The Open Hearth Hendre Farm Drive Newport South Wales
Received 19 May 2026 - Decided26/0385
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED) FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY AND PART OF REAR ANNEXE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A REAR SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION
136 Monnow Way Bettws Newport NP20 7UP
Received 19 May 2026 - Decided26/0386
INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PV PANELS
18 Ruperra Street Newport NP20 2AZ
Received 19 May 2026 - Refused26/0387
NMA APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITION 1 (APPROVED PLANS) OF 23/0201 DEMOLISH EXISTING BUNGALOW AND BUILD A SPLIT LEVEL BUNGALOW WITH ADDITIONAL VEHICULAR ACCESS. AMENDMENTS INCLUDE CHANGES TO MATERIAL COLOURS, HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING AND OTHER LAYOUT CHANGES
The Talisman Catsash Road Newport NP18 2LZ
Received 19 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/0388
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR CHANGE OF USE FROM RETAIL TO A3 HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY WITH AND INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL EXTRACTION FLUE TO REAR, REPLACEMENT SHOPFRONT
12 Clarence Place Newport South Wales NP19 0AE
Received 19 May 2026 - Decided26/0389
PARTIAL DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 39 (GLAZING SCHEME) AND 40 (GLAZING SCHEME) OF 23/0682 S73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITION 1 (APPROVED PLANS) OF 19/1212 PARTIAL DEMOLITION, REFURBISHMENT AND CONVERSION OF MAIN BUILDING TO 44 FLATS, CONVERSION OF TJ WEBLY BUILDING TO 2NO. DWELLINGS, CONVERSION OF TY HYWEL BUILDING TO 2NO. RESIDENTIAL UNITS (1 FLAT AND 1 HOUSE), CONVERSION OF FELTHORPE TO 1NO. DWELLING, DEMOLITION OF OTHER EXISTING BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF 170 NO. DWELLINGS, OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPING, ENGINEERING AND INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS TO INCLUDE RETENTION OF LISTED GATE PIERS. AMENDMENTS INCLUDE CHANGES TO THE GENERAL LAYOUT AND ELEVATIONS
University Of Wales College Newport College Crescent Caerleon Newport South Wales
Received 20 May 2026 - Refused26/0390
PROPOSED CONVERSION OF 3 BEDROOM DWELLINGHOUSE (C3) TO 4 BEDROOM HMO (C4)
11 Coverack Road Newport NP19 0DS
Received 20 May 2026 - Decided26/0391
GARAGE CONVERSION AND SECOND STOREY EXTENSION TO FORM FAMILY ANNEXE
23 James Street Newport NP20 2GZ
Received 20 May 2026 - Decided26/0392
NMA APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITION 1 (APPROVED PLANS) OF 24/0066 REFURBISHMENT OF UNITS 3 & 4 (CLASS A1) COMPRISING EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDING NEW SHOP FRONT AND LOBBY TO CREATE A SINGLE RETAIL UNIT, CREATION OF SERVICING PLATFORM TO REAR, CAR PARKING RECONFIGURATION, CYCLE STANDS AND TROLLEY BAYS, PLANT ENCLOSURE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS. AMENDMENTS INCLUDE CHANGES TO MAIN ENTRANCE LOBBY DESIGN, NEW RAIN GARDENS AND PERMEABLE PAVING, REDUCTION OF DRS AND NEW ENTRANCE RAMP
Unit 3 28 East Retail Park Docks Way Newport South Wales NP20 2NW
Received 20 May 2026
Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.
View all applicationsResearching a proposal in Newport City Council
Start with the address or application reference. Open a record to read the proposal, dates and available documents, then check the official register for the latest plans and consultation details. If nothing appears, check coverage before treating the result as a complete planning history.
Planning procedures in Wales differ from those in England. Use the authority’s own guidance for application requirements, comments and decision timescales.
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Newport City Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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