A three-week legal battle has begun for the future of a popular wildlife haven in south east Bristol. Developers are trying to get planning permission to build 260 homes on Brislington Meadows, an area much-loved by locals and rich in natural habitats and mature trees.
Homes England, the government house builder, applied to Bristol City Council for planning permission. But after the council took many months to decide whether to grant permission, Homes England appealed to the Planning Inspectorate to make a final decision instead.
Over 11 days, lawyers representing the council and Homes England will argue whether or not Brislington Meadows should be built on. A planning inspector will hear from both sides, as well as local residents and campaigners, before deciding on the fate of the meadows.
