PLANS for more affordable housing in one of Newport's new residential "hotspots" are now with the city council.

Newport-based Fairlake Properties, an arm of the not-for-profit Seren Group, has applied to create a residential development in East Dock Road.

If if gets the go-ahead, the scheme will join a number of other ambitious building projects in the docks area.

Among its activities, Fairlake Properties works to provide a range of affordable housing for people who are unable to buy a home of their own.

They have also worked in partnership with other organisations to help those unable to take the first step on the property ladder.