MASSIVE Attack’s gig could be the first of many events at Filton Airfield before it is redeveloped with up to 2,675 houses.

YTL has secured planning permission for a range of “meanwhile uses” on a tenth of the 140-hectare site for the next decade, which could also see it stage mini festivals and fun runs.

The Malaysian investment firm says it wants to maximise the potential of the land and boost the local economy.

It is vying to build an arena for Bristol at Filton Airfield in the nearby Brabazon hangar but Massive Attack’s March 1 gig is set to be at the Steel Yard – a custom-built venue on the site.

It is not clear if the performance is one of those meanwhile uses, which will be on the western end of the runway.

YTL’s planning application, approved recently by South Gloucestershire Council, says: “The former Filton Airfield may take up to 2042 to be developed in its entirety.

“Therefore, YTL must maximise the potential of the undeveloped areas of the site to provide both a revenue to maintain development and also in supporting the local and regional economy.

“This is supported by planning policy as making efficient use of brownfield land as a meanwhile use prior to the long-term redevelopment of the site.”

The comments were endorsed by South Gloucestershire Council planning officers. Planning permission was granted until September 30, 2028.

The authority’s economic development officer added: “This proposal will generate economic activity by allowing the site to facilitate a range of temporary uses.

“We understand that the owners will only offer leaseholds to potential future occupants, in order to avoid alternative future uses, and to ensure the delivery of the master plan of the airfield.”

The plans say the site would also be used for storage of cars, containers and building materials. Space will also be set aside for cabins and depots.

The only opening hours given in the application are from 6am to 10pm Monday to Saturday – but the council’s decision notice restricts usage to 8pm.

The site would be accessed off New Road in Filton and a traffic signal-controlled junction with the A38. YTL has to ensure traffic on the A38 at peak times does not increase by more than five per cent.

The developer also has to ensure traffic attending temporary events does not impede the progress of the MetroBus when it starts running in the area.

YTL’s plans for up to 2,675 new homes and 24 acres of office and industrial employment uses, plus three schools, two nurseries, a GP surgery, shops and a train station, were approved in October 2017.