A planned multi-million-pound entertainment complex in Carlisle has been granted a licence.
Stack Carlisle, on the site of the former Her Majesty’s Theatre at the Lowther Street car park, will be built using 50 shipping containers to house five bars, 10 street food outlets and a central plaza with a balcony and stage.
It is due to open next year.
Its application for an entertainment and alcohol licence was considered by Cumberland Council’s licensing sub-committee today, because there had been two objections to the scheme.
It has applied for a licence for the sale of alcohol, live music, recorded music, film, plays and indoor sporting events. It wants to sell alcohol until 1am Monday to Thursday and Sunday and until 2am on Friday and Saturday.
The objectors were concerned about anti-social behaviour in the area.
But the committee agreed to grant the licence.
Neill Winch, CEO of Stack, said: “We are delighted that we are now one step closer to bringing STACK Carlisle to fruition,” he said.
“We are excited to show everyone what a huge attraction it will be and how it will compliment the existing leisure offering and be a massive boost to the local economy.”
The proposed site is owned by Daniel Johnston (1982) Ltd and Max Connon, of the company, added: “We are delighted with the result today. Not only will we have a new venue to shout about, it will give the local economy a real boost. A great result.
