Officers at Bristol council have recommended councillors reject plans by Pod Architects for 221 homes in the city because of concerns over the overall design of the scheme. 

The proposals for housebuilder Donard would create a mixed-use redevelopment on the former site of spice manufacturer Barts’ factory. The new buildings were designed in an e-shape with two buildings of 11 stories and one of seven. Nearby buildings mentioned in the report are two- and three-storeys. 

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