AN 'ambitious, multi-million pound leisure development' comprised of around 50 shipping containers may be coming to Carlisle under new plans.

A planning application has gone in to Carlisle City Council to convert part of the Lowther Street Cark Park (the site of Carlisle’s former Her Majesty’s Theatre) owned by Daniel Johnston (1982) Ltd. into STACK Carlisle – an entertainment, food and drink venue.

Readers have reacted to the plans with mixed opinions, some have had welcomed the news whilst others have their reservations on the plans.

Nicola Clulow said: "The idea is great if we had an already full and thriving city centre but we’ve got 2 huge premises in Debenhams and Bulloughs that could be redeveloped into all the things suggested.

"The congestion and roads and parking is bad enough in the area mentioned."

Matthew Bell commented: "Been in the one at seaburn excellent place its just what carlisle needs."

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Sam Bown said: "Great idea!! The one in Newcastle was fantastic, and a real shame when it closed. It will be great for Carlisle."

Sharron Strachan commented: "Why can't they go in Debenhams and use all 3 floors?"

Michelle Dunlop said: "Awesome! Hope its like the Newcastle one was!"