Newport's National Software Academy could be moving into new office accommodation at the landmark Station Quarter development in Newport city centre, according to details of a planning application.

And the John Wallace Linton pub, which is reportedly Wetherspoon's most popular pub in Newport, will remain where it is but will have a new fascia to bring it in line with the rest of the new development, if planning permission is granted.

Scarborough Development Group has lodged plans with Newport City Council for a proposed office/education building of 5,723 square metres over six storeys, with an associated commercial unit of 690 sq m and a 106 sq m kiosk on site of the former Cambrian Centre, close to Admiral House and across the road from the city's railway station.

The development will sit on the corner of Cambrian Road and Queensway.

In the planning statement, which accompanies the application for phase two of Station Quarter, the applicants said: "The building has been designed to be suitable for a range of office, educational and commercial uses.

"Discussions are currently on-going with a number of possible end occupiers for some or all of the space available.

"The University of Cardiff's National Software Academy requires expansion space in addition to its existing premises in Newport. It requires space within a traditional office environment, where students can attend seminars and work within a modern office. Flexible B1/D1 use is therefore sought for the majority of the proposed development."

The statement continues: "The aim of the scheme is to create a modern, high-quality development which relates to , respects and responds to the character of the surrounding area.

"The proposals represent an opportunity to develop a long-term regeneration opportunity. It is key that the proposed development links with the existing phase one including the plaza and the Admiral building."

SDG said the site 'occupied a prime gateway position within Newport city centre' and was seen as a 'major regeneration oppotunity' within Newport.

Holder Mathias Architects, which designed the Admiral building on phase one of the Station Quarter development, will also be involved in phase two.

The plans also include demolition of parts of the existing structure and adjustments to the existing plaza area, with a new stairway from Queensway and the reconfiguration of the stairway leading from Cambrian Road up to the plaza.

Kate Howe, associate director, Scarborough Group, said: “We are excited to have reached this latest stage in delivering the mixed-use regeneration scheme at Station Quarter.

"It is clear that Newport is in need of new, high quality office accommodation in order to support the city’s economic growth and build upon the already successful regeneration of Newport city centre.

"We hope to secure planning consent in the coming weeks which will enable development delivery preparations to move forward through 2016 in order to deliver a landmark building for Newport.”

Haydn Thomas, of Newport-based Hutchings and Thomas chartered surveyors, said: “This is potentially excellent news for the centre of Newport and would have a rebalancing effect on the city in terms of office provision.

"The development, if approved by Newport city planners, could deliver Grade A office accommodation right into the heart of the city creating much-needed, top quality office space, which we don’t have at present, along with high value employment,

“If, as suggested, the National Software Academy is ready to pre-let a significant proportion of space in this prestigious development, perhaps three floors, that would be a very welcome boost not just for this development but the city of Newport as a whole.”