Ambitious plans to build a northern version of the Eden Project have been given the green light.
Built in Morecambe Bay, the project would create hundreds of jobs and have a positive effect for Cumbria.
Three dome-shaped pavilions will be built, which the charity says will reimagine the area as a seaside resort for the 21st century.
It could attract around 750,000 visitors a year.
Similar to the original Eden Project in Cornwall, the charity said: “Eden Project North will be a ticketed visitor attraction that is sustainable and transformative, with large indoor environments, housed within iconic pavilions, at its heart.
“It will build on the Eden Project in Cornwall’s particular mix of entertainment and education, leaving visitors with lasting memories as well as driving positive behavioural change.
“Eden Project North will combine exhibits, performance, learning, play, immersive experiences, world-class horticulture, live music, art, food, beverage and retail spaces, all integrated as essential parts of the overall experience.”
Lancaster City Council approved the plans and the Eden Project hopes it will open in 2024.
It has submitted a business case to the Government, asking for £70 million-worth of investment.
