Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Manchester’s landmark Kendals building will be transformed into a ‘high end’ office development after the city’s planning committee gave their approval.
The Grade II listed Art Deco building can trace its roots back to the 1830s and is believed to be the oldest department store in the country.
But its owners, the banking giant Investec, say retail is no longer a viable use for it in the long term. One of Deansgate’s most iconic buildings will instead be renovated to provide modern open plan offices over seven floors, as well as a central atrium and a rooftop extension.
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