76-81 Bridge Street Newport South Wales NP20 4AQ Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Change of use, conversion, refurbishment and alterations of tredegar chambers to create a mixed-use scheme comprising 15 apartments and 5 retail units (A1/A2 use) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 Sept 2024
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Validated
4 Aug 2026
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Approved
2 Oct 2026

Approved on 2 Oct 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: Tredegar Chambers
List entry 23103 · 8 m away · 22 more listed buildings within 150 m (22 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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(Newport) Town Centre conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Special area of conservation 295 m away: River Usk / Afon Wysg
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
SSSI 295 m away: River Usk (Lower Usk) / Afon Wysg (Wysg Isaf); Radon affected area, class 3.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 16 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area285 m² (3,068 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (asset rating 79)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in February 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Newport
Application type
Full
Postcode
NP20 4AQ
Received
20 Sept 2024
Validated
4 Aug 2026
Ward
Stow Hill
Case officer
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Decision
Granted with Conditions
Decision date
2 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
LRJ Planning Ltd
Leaseholder
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How this decision compares

Decided in 59 days from validation, about the council's usual 56 days. Approved, as 60% of changes of use here are.

56%decided within 8 weeks
60%approved
8%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Newport in the last twelve months, from validation. Newport decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

14 neighbours consulted · Last counted 16 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-13421304
Planning Portal ref
PP-13421304
Env. assessment
No

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.

Leaseholders: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.