Stockport 'world wonder' to become huge curry house
Plans have been approved to turn the town's iconic Pyramid Building into a banquet hall
Plans to turn a building in Greater Manchester described as the 'eighth wonder of the world' into a giant curry house have been approved.
The huge glass pyramid in Stockport has been empty since Co-Op Bank left in 2018, but will now be taken over by Royal Nawaab.
The famous restaurant chain submitted plans last year to transform the pyramid into a huge curry house with space for 1,500 diners and 150 staff, as well as space to host events such as large weddings.
Bosses say the restaurant would create new jobs in the town and be a huge boost to the local economy.
The upper floors of the building are due to be used as storage and office space for the restaurant, while the buffet restaurant and banquet halls will be spread across three lower floors.
The huge site was designed in the late 1980s when construction work began, before it opened in 1992. It was most recently used by the Co-operative Bank but has sat empty for years, creating fears that it could fall into disrepair if left unused.
Mehboob Hussain, founder of Royal Nawaab, previously said the plan would have a “significant positive impact” on the building and wider area.
He added: “Our plans are designed to create a vibrant destination offering exceptional dining experiences and versatile event spaces, which will contribute to the local economy and generate job opportunities in Stockport and the Greater Manchester area.”
Shuttle buses could also be used to ferry diners to and from the restaurant, amid worries about parking.
400 spaces are included in the design plans.