Planning permission for the Community Living Scheme in Treberth was refused earlier this year. However, on 12th August the plans were approved for the 58 self contained apartments to go-ahead.
Phil Toms, Chief Executive of Newport Housing Trust said The Trust worked hard with Council Officers to resolve the issues which lead to the plans being refused originally.
"We believe that the scheme we be better, and we have come up with something that will add to the community considerably," he said. "We are very much looking forward to going ahead and being able to offer this very special accommodation to people over 60 who desperately need it."
Buyers will purchase the apartments in an...
