A GLIMPSE of how the defunct Brays building could look in the future has been revealed.

The plans show how the iconic building could be remodelled, subject to planning approval, with apartments, a restaurant and shops.

We reported at the beginning of the year on a mystery buyer having been found to secure the iconic building’s future.

Nick Carroll Architects, based in Worcester, is working with the buyer - who does not want to be identified - to bring fresh life to the empty building in Worcester Road, Malvern.

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Nick said: “The proposal is still at planning stage with the ground floor, in part, to be a new restaurant. This could provide an incredible opportunity to source a Michelin Star chef who may be interested in forming a joint venture with the new building owner. The proposal involves the formation of four new apartments within the existing fabric of the building and three of the main front doors are to be altered. All of these detailed changes seek to reinforce the character of the building and the conservation area and will be implemented in a phased approach, with the first stage seeking to form a restaurant on the ground floor. Malvern would only benefit with a raised tourist and visitor profile subject to approval by the planning authorities.”

Malvern Town Council mayor Neil Morton said: “Brays is an iconic building and has been an important part of the high street in Malvern for over 100 years. I am glad to see that the proposals for its future use respect and retain the historic character of the building. The development of the existing ground floor of the building into separate independent retail units will hopefully encourage new businesses and provide a much needed boost.”

Brays became a town centre fixture, after opening in 1895, but closed last year when the owner and managing director retired.