St Modwen has lodged plans for a major mixed-use scheme on 600 acres at Llanwern, Newport, South Wales, formerly part of Corus’ steelworks site.
The developer hopes to build 1.5m sq ft of offices, factory and distribution space on 100 acres, with most of the remainder given to 4,000 new homes.
New schools, a community centre, and district centre with shops and A3 use is also proposed.
Rupert Joseland, Regional Manager for St. Modwen said: “We believe that our proposals provide an exciting opportunity for this derelict brownfield site.”
“Our aim is to secure a planning approval later this summer, with the initial ground and infrastructure works starting by the end of the year.
“We are putting on this exhibition both in the city centre and close to the site to inform the community of our plans and hope that local people will come along to find out more and support the scheme.”
Newport Council leader Bob Bright added, “The Llanwern site is one of enormous opportunities and is key to our plans for the future development and expansion of our city.
“The scale of the project is enormous, and represents one of the largest brownfield developments in Wales and most of England.”
References: EGi News 29/03/06
