YTL Arena Bristol approved by South Gloucestershire Council
Plans to transform the Brabazon hangars at Filton into a world-class music venue have been given the green light by South Gloucestershire Council.
Earlier this month on 4 March Bristol City Council also gave their approval for the arena to go ahead in the hangars.
It will be the third largest arena in the UK after London O2 and Manchester's M.E.N arenas, hosting seats for 17,000.
YTL, The Malaysian investment firm behind the Filton Arena plans, aims to open the doors to the public in early 2023.
The project's Managing Director, Andrew Billingham, has said the complex will create more than 500 new jobs and generate £1.5 billion locally over 25 years.
The plans also included a Temple Meads to Brabazon station rail link and a new metrobus route.
As well as the arena, the plans include a temporary 1,800 space car park, access for delivery vehicles from the north, across the former airfield and via West Way, and a new pedestrian bridge over the existing railway track, which will serve as the main entrance to the arena - all of which fall within South Gloucestershire’s boundary.
Due to the scale and nature of the project, the planning decision will be referred to the Secretary of State for final approval.
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