A five-bedroom house in Newport could soon serve as a supported living home, providing care for up to four residents with staff support.
Newport: A five-bedroom house on Thompson Avenue is in the spotlight. It’s set to become a supported living home for up to four residents. Staff will be on hand to provide care around the clock.
The application for this change was put forward by Mason & Young Ltd. Newport Council’s planning committee gave it the green light on January 16, 2025.
Right now, the house is a regular dwelling, but the plan is to use it as a supported living home without needing extra planning permission. The residents will share common areas like the kitchen and living room, creating a cozy household vibe.
Care will be available 24/7, with two support workers during the day and one or two at night. The focus is on helping residents live as independently as possible.
No major changes will be made to the property itself. The application claims it fits within the existing planning laws, which allow for this kind of setup.
It refers to legal cases to back up the idea that this arrangement meets the definition of a single household, even with non-resident caregivers involved.
The application also talks about how the residents will share facilities and live together, emphasizing their ability to form a stable household.
In the end, the application shows that they can keep the number of people, including staff, to six, which fits the rules. It argues that this plan doesn’t count as development under planning law, so they should get the go-ahead.
If you want to check it out, the application is available on Newport Council’s planning portal under reference code 25/0033.
