Former Co-op Pyramid could become curry house under new plans
Plans have been lodged which could see the former Co-op headquarters at Stockport’s iconic Pyramid transformed into a curry house.
Royal Nawaab has submitted proposals for a 350-seat restaurant and three banquet halls at the building, which was the occupied by the Co-operative Bank for 23 years.
The plans also detail the creation of private VIP rooms, as well as a bar area and a bride’s room for weddings.
The pyramid, which sits adjacent to the M60, was originally meant to be one of five as part of Manchester’s own ‘Valley of Kings’ – a nod to ancient Egypt. However, its developers then fell into bankruptcy before the Co-op, which had paid for its construction, repossessed the site.
The 46,000 sq ft office building on Yew Street has remained vacant for the last five years following the Co-op’s departure.
In May 2019, the building was purchased by a Saudi Arabian investor with Eamar Developments acquiring the building from the Co-op. It had been on the market with a price tag of over £4.5m.
Mahboob Hussain of Royal Nawaab said: “We are hoping to breathe much needed life into this iconic building and bring with it a significant investment and job creation into the Stockport and Greater Manchester region.
“We have received a positive reaction to our plans from local people and media. It truly is an iconic building that has put Stockport on the map. We now want to bring it back to life with a truly unforgettable dining experience for diners across Stockport, Greater Manchester and beyond.”