Developer Crest Nicholson was accused of “sticking two fingers up to the people of Bristol,” at a special meeting held by Bristol council last night.
The meeting was held to formalise the reasons for last month’s decision to turn down Crest’s revised plans for the 7.7ha (19 acre) Canon’s Marsh district on Harbourside.
Crest has had two proposals turned down and is going to appeal against the council’s decision.
A council spokesperson said: “There was a strong argument put forward by councillors on a cross-party basis last night. They’re disappointed Crest is persuing the appeal and would like Crest to withdraw from the appeal and revise its proposals, having listened to the public’s reactions.”
Crest’s project director, Ian Cawley said: “We’re not putting our two fingers up at all. We addressed the points raised in our first application and we got turned down again. We are going to appeal. We’re not convinced the people of Bristol are against the scheme.”
The scheme was turned down for many reasons including an ‘unsatisfactory urban design solution that would harm the character of the conservation area.’
The developer’s appeal will be heard in April and a decision will be made by the Secretary of State.
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