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Proposed Redcliffe tower grows taller
Developers have listened closely to Bristol mayor Marvin Rees’ ambitions for a loftier city, adding four more storeys onto a proposed new skyscraper for Redcliffe.
Final designs for phase two of the Redcliff Quarter development have now been submitted to Bristol City Council with a decision due to be taken by the planning committee at the end of this month.
Change Real Estate’s revised design for the tower includes a restaurant at ground floor and mezzanine level and residential above, and now features an additional four storeys taking the total to 22.
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Director Ron Persaud said: “Having listened carefully to the aspirations of mayor Rees to implement a new policy for Bristol to ‘build up’, to see attractive, taller and ambitious buildings within the city, we have been working very closely with Bristol City Council to respond positively to this change.
“We have always sought to create an elegant, iconic tower for Redcliff Quarter. Releasing the height restraint that we were faced with before has allowed us to revisit the plans.
“Incorporating four additional storeys has also allowed for 10 additional new homes to be created.”
Redcliff Quarter comprises 3.3 acres of land which has lain derelict for around 20 years.
Situated between St Thomas Street and Redcliffe Street, the final plans now being considered by the council include the first Radisson Red lifestyle hotel in England, a European-style food court to be run by Michelin starred chef and foodie entrepreneur Josh Eggleton, a roof-top restaurant with panoramic views over the city, cafes, 15,000 sq ft of offices as well as 317 new homes.
Destination Bristol’s John Hirst said: “This is a great opportunity to significantly improve the area which will bring benefits for Bristol’s visitors and residents.”
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