Homes England has been granted permission to develop new homes on a wildlife-rich meadow in South Bristol.
The plans will see 260 homes built on Bristol Meadows, 30% of which will be affordable, as part of an "integrated 20-minute neighbourhood" close to schools, shops and work opportunities.
Homes England took its planning application directly to appeal after Bristol City Council missed a deadline to decide on the Brislington Meadows project. The council said it would have rejected the plan because it has declared an ecological emergency, while campaigners considered applying for a judicial review.
