House of Fraser is to stay in the iconic Kendals building as the owner says a huge refurb will not start for at least another year, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.
Investec, an international banking giant, put forward plans to turn the beloved Grade-II listed building on Deansgate into offices which were approved last summer.
The ambitious project includes building a central atrium, creating new entrances at the rear, replacing the distinctive glass blocks to allow more light in, and adding a roof extension.
The work is expected to take three years and will also see the demolition of the King Street West multi-storey car park and adjoining Fraser building to be replaced by a 14-storey office block and extended public realm.
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