Unfortunately for Howells, the Newport City Council has repeatedly declined his request.
Howells, meanwhile, plans to retain some 30 percent of its value.
We will update this story when we receive a response.
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Newport would look like Dubai.
Thats the kind of opportunity theyve missed.
It added: The council is the only body authorized to carry out operations on the site.
Its worth considering how much money Howells has been sinking into this quixotic pursuit.
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