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.
