Plans to open a multi-million-pound food and entertainment complex in Carlisle have been given the green light.
Stack Carlisle is a container village and will be created on the site of the former Her Majesty’s Theatre on part of the Lowther Street Car Park.
Stack, which runs highly successful similar schemes in the North East, announced late last year its ambitious plan to use 50 shipping containers to create the complex which will have five bars, 10 street food outlets, a central plaza with a balcony and stage – all covered by a glass framed roof.
It is hoped it will open next year.
Neill Winch, chief executive of STACK, said: “We are very excited to be moving forward in our plans to bring Stack to Carlisle.
“We have said from day one that it will not only prove a really welcome boost to the leisure offering in the city but will also help the local economy by attracting more visitors – which will benefit everyone.”
The proposed site is owned by Daniel Johnston (1982) Ltd.
Max Connon, of the company, said: “We are delighted that the city council has approved the scheme. We look forward to bringing Stack to Carlisle. Not only will we have a new venue to shout about, but it will give the local economy a real boost. A great result,” he said.
Stack has also recently been given the go-ahead for its schemes in Middlesbrough, Durham and Bishop Auckland and a complex in Lincoln is currently under construction.
The original Stack in Newcastle is also moving to a new permanent home in the city centre, with is currently also being built and is due to reopen in summer 2024.
