Major update on luxury spa facility under development at former JR Taylor's store in St Annes town centre
Work on a new luxury spa facility in St Annes town centre is “currently on hold”, the Gazette can confirm.
Corbenyah Properties had been converting the former JR Taylor department store into a swish new, five-star spa, with work ongoing since summer 2023.
Plans for the former department store include a five-star spa facility, restaurant and rooftop bar, with interior designers the Nanu Group sharing their vision for the venue on their website.
Work on the scaffold-clad building appears to have slowed in recent months, and its interior design team have now confirmed the project is ‘currently on hold’.
Interior designers the Nanu Group, appointed by Corbenyah Properties, shared their vision for the luxury Sanctuary Spa on their website. The CGI images were recently shared on a local Facebook group and drew hundreds of positive comments for its sleek and luxurious design.
“Currently on hold”
The Gazette approached the Nanu Group for permission to share the images with our readers, but was told “the project is currently hold”.
They added the CGI images showcased on their website have not been approved for public release by their client, Corbenyah Properties, due to work being paused.
The design images for the Sanctuary Spa are accompanied by a brief description of the JR Taylor’s redevelopment project.
The Nanu Group website says: “Due to launch in 2025, Nanu Group secured listed building to transform this historic department store into a 5* spa facility with rooftop bar for the ultimate spa experience.
“A complete renovation of a former department store into a remarkable multi-story spa facility. This transformation will feature a rooftop bar, immersive spa experiences, dining establishments, and a private cinema.”
What are the plans for JR Taylor’s?
Planning permission was granted in March 2023 to transform the former JR Taylor department store and the neighbouring HSBC bank into a luxury spa, restaurant, bar and hotel.
Work includes the demolition and reconstruction of the first and second floors, with the construction of a spa at the basement level, and a restaurant, bar and spa entrance on the ground floor.
Treatment rooms were be located on the first floor, with four suites designed for the second floor, and a roof top bar.
JR Taylor was placed into administration in January 2015 because of "trading difficulties" and remained vacant for the past 10 years before its current redevelopment.
Fylde Council and Corbenyah Properties were approached for comment.