Plans to redevelop Deansgate’s iconic Kendal Milne building and adjacent car park into world class office and retail space have now been submitted, following positive consultations with local businesses and communities.
If approved, the ‘Kendals’ development – drawn up by the site’s owner, Investec, and Manchester-based Sheppard Robson Architects – will deliver around 500,000 sq ft of much needed office space to the city centre. This will be achieved by reviving the landmark Grade II Listed building and completely replacing the multi-storey car park building behind it.
Crucially, the scheme will still provide a generous and more sustainable amount of retail and leisure space on the ground and lower ground floors, including an active frontage along Deansgate – seen as a major positive by those who contributed to the public consultation last year.
Mickey Nurtman, Structured Property Finance at Investec, commented: “We are proud to be leading on a scheme that protects and celebrates an iconic building like Kendals, ensuring it remains a focal point of Deansgate for many years to come. Our plans also contribute to the Council’s vision for a zero-carbon city centre with fewer cars and more attractive public realm.This is a major investment in the city of Manchester – it will create and retain jobs, and contribute to the region’s post-Covid economic recovery.”
