CAMPAIGNERS have won their battle to save part of Benfleet's greenbelt after a developer's appeal was thrown out. 

Fox Land and Property's case to build 165 homes at Glebelands was heard at the Court of Appeal this morning.

The developer, which has long battled to build on the land, had its case dismissed.

Castle Point Council tweeted: "The Court of Appeal took the view that the Proposals Map must have a role in giving explanation to saved Green Belt Policies."