The plans will see fresh projects in and out of the city centre

New housing and the development of brownfield sites feature in the recommendations set out by an independent inspector.

But a plan for a hospital to be built on redundant parts of a steelworks site was rejected.

Newport Council has said that the plans will help regenerate the city.

A six-month public inquiry took place as part of Newport Council's Unitary Development Plan (UDP) asking people who live in the city what they wanted to see happen over the next three decades.

Housing, land regeneration and conservation are among the top priorities identified by independent inspector Robert Yuille who analysed the findings.

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New development will be built on derelict sites along the river front and in other parts of the city.

One of the key projects in the plan is the major expansion of the redundant parts of Llanwern steelworks sites with new housing.

This was welcomed by the inspector as "a sustainable form of development".

But the inspector turned down a plan for a hospital for the former Whiteheads steelworks site on Mendalgief Road and the council expressed disappointment at this.

"The inspector said he was not convinced there was sufficient certainty in the health authorities' plans for the replacement of the St Woolos and Royal Gwent Hospitals," said a spokesman.

However, the inspector did welcome the council's policy of regenerating brownfield sites around the city, particularly along the banks of the River Usk.

Mr Yuille said: "To my mind (the plan) has correctly placed regeneration at the heart of this strategy".

Developments like the £16m arts centre are already in place

The council has said that the inspector's endorsement means that derelict sites along the riverfront will be developed. Consideration of the inspectors' recommendations is being undertaken.

Councillor Erryl Heath, cabinet member for development and employment, said: "It is pleasing that the inspector agrees with our 21st Century vision to see Newport expand bringing more jobs, homes and prosperity.

"These plans have been shaped not just by the council, but by the public, businesses, pressure groups, and everyone involved in the consultation process. For this reason, this is something which belongs to the whole of Newport."