Next month marks a crucial decision for the future of the Stockport Pyramid.
- Plans to transform the iconic structure into a vast curry restaurant are under consideration.
- The proposal includes a three-floor dining space for 1,500 guests, creating job opportunities.
- Local committees will review the plan before a council decision on 14 November 2024.
- The project aims to revitalise the building, incorporating storage and office spaces.
The Stockport Pyramid, a notable landmark for drivers on the M60, is the focal point of a significant redevelopment proposal that could reshape its utility. Announced by the Royal Nawaab, the plan envisions transforming this iconic structure into a sprawling curry restaurant that accommodates up to 1,500 diners and employs 150 staff. By converting three floors for dining purposes, the initiative promises to create a vibrant venue that hosts weddings and other grand events in what is described as a ‘lavish spacious area’.
Initially constructed in the late 1980s and inaugurated in 1992, the Pyramid was previously occupied by the Co-operative Bank, but has since remained vacant, risking deterioration. With the upper floors of the site slated for storage and office use related to the restaurant operations, the development is poised as a dual-purpose venture to both preserve and invigorate the edifice.
Royal Nawaab’s founder, Mehboob Hussain, expressed delight over the proposed development, emphasising the ‘significant positive impact’ it is expected to deliver. He stated, “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.”
Deliberations over the planning application, which was submitted in July of last year, are actively ongoing within local area committees. These discussions precede the critical review by the Stockport council’s planning panel, set to deliver a final verdict on 14 November 2024. Should the plans receive approval, they would not only rejuvenate a regional architectural marvel but significantly bolster local economic and employment prospects.
The Royal Nawaab’s proposal for the Stockport Pyramid represents a prospective cultural and economic boon pending council approval next month.
