The scheme is being put together in conjunction with developers Davidsons and St. Modwen which will bring new commercial, retail and residential development to Newport.

Following feedback from an initial exhibition held in July revised plans have been developed.

Changes include:

• Reducing the number of proposed homes from 400 to 350
• Increasing the amount of open and green space proposed on the site
• Including more planting, particularly around the sensitive edges of the site
• Reducing the size of the proposed care home and ensuring its location is near to facilities
• Better transport, drainage and ecological solutions
• Incorporating community facilities including leisure facilities and proposals to improve public realm in the town centre for residents and visitors

The proposals still include a major supermarket development and the creation of a modern business park – creating new jobs.

Today’s exhibition takes place at Cosy Hall between 4-8pm.

The proposed scheme has been criticised by some local residents as being too large for the town.