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Final plans for the second phase of the Redcliff Quarter development in Bristol have been submitted, including revisions to increase the height of the proposed landmark towerThe wider Redcliff Quarter scheme comprises 3.3 acres of land in the heart of Redcliffe, which has been derelict for about 20 years.Developer Change Real Estate plans to transform the site into a 600,000 sq ft mixed-use urban village, which will create a new vibrant quarter for the city.The final plans now being considered by Bristol City Council include the first Radisson Red lifestyle hotel in England, a European-style food court to be run by Michelin starred chef Josh Eggleton, a roof-top restaurant with panoramic views over the city, cafés, 15,000 sq ft of offices and 317 homes.A revised design has now been submitted for the proposed central tower within Redcliff Quarter following close consultation with Bristol City Council’s planning and urban design officers.The building, which includes a restaurant at ground floor and mezzanine level with residential accommodation above, now features an additional four storeys, taking the total to 22.Contractors have been appointed for phase one of Redcliff Quarter, which received planning consent in April 2015, comprising 128 residential units and three retail units.The residential element has recently been acquired by A2Dominion, which will market the apartments under its FABRICA by A2Dominion brand for private rent.Bilfinger GVA provided planning advice to Change Real Estate; Lyons Sleeman Hoare is the architects’ practice for Redcliff Quarter.