Newport council is holding a meeting where people who couldn't get into the meeting in Duffryn can listen to plans

From the South Wales Argus

NEWPORT council will host an additional presentation on the revised deposit Local Development Plan (LDP), including controversial proposed Gypsy sites, after a previous meeting was filled to capacity.

Thirteen community or ward-based meetings have been held since June 4 where council officers have given details of the plan which will shape planning policy until 2026.

A heated meeting last week, organised by Coedkernew community council, was full meaning some people were unable to attend.

Tensions ran high at the meeting, held in Duffryn community centre, and a police officer had to call for calm after members of the public shouted during a presentation.

The extra presentation, which will take place at the Civic Centre at 6pm on Wednesday will provide those residents with another opportunity.

The council is considering three possible Gypsy sites for its LDP - an area on Hartridge Farm Road, Ringland, as a residential area for three families, land on Celtic Way near Duffryn as a transit site for groups passing through and former allotments at Ringland as a contingency.

A six-week consultation period on the deposit LDP is currently underway and the public can make a comment, support or object to any part of the plan by 5pm on July 26.

The council will consider all the comments received and will make changes if necessary which will then be subject to a further round of consultation later this year.

Following approval by the full council, the LDP will be sent to the Welsh Government. A planning inspector will then be appointed to hold a public examination and determine whether the plan is a sound document.

To have your say on the future development of the city use the forms available on www.newport.gov.uk/planningpolicy