Designs revealed for former department store scheme

The developer behind the plans to restore and convert the former Fenwick building in Leicester city centre says its new mixed-use scheme will be ready for tenants by early 2020.Project partners, developer, Aimrok Holdings Ltd and architects, rg+p applied have received planning permission to transform the former Fenwick building into 111 short stay serviced apartments together with a rooftop bar. On the basement and ground floor will be a bar, gym, conference rooms, start-up office space and commercial units.The apartments are made up of a mix of studio, one and two bedroom designs with facilities such as exercise room, ground floor bar, reception and laundry. A two-storey extension to the rear of the building will provide five duplex apartments.The rooftop bar is formed from a single storey extension and will be available to tenants of the apartments as well as the general public. Plans include space for a roof terrace and semi-enclosed courtyard.