New Carlisle Burger King set to create 30 jobs

At a meeting of Cumberland Council planning committee this morning, members approved the plans in line with officers' recommendations.

The move will see the construction by Custodian Real Estate Investment Ltd of a new restaurant/takeaway, drive thru and customer car park on a 2,500 sq. ft. site at St Nicholas Gate Retail Park on London Road. 

New outdoor seating will also be provided adjacent to the eastern elevation with the main customer entrance to face other retail units on the park.

Two new EV charge points are also planned to cater for the growing demand for retailers to offer sustainable power facilities for customers.

Plans for the new unit (Image: Supplied)

Upwards of 30 jobs, including five managerial roles, are expected to be created when the site eventually opens providing a welcome employment boost for the local community.

The park is already home to current occupiers B&M, Poundland, Iceland, Halfords, Oak Furnitureland and The Gym Limited. 

Planning approval follows a public consultation that revealed local people were generally in favour of the burger chain’s ambitious to expand its regional operations.

Hedley Planning Services has secured planning approval for a new Burger King in Carlisle (Image: Supplied)

Alex Franklin, senior planner at Hedley Planning Services, who has overseen the application, welcomed the decision. He said: “This development, which represents good use of brownfield land in a sustainable location, will provide a popular fast food outlet for local people to enjoy.

"It will also contribute to the vitality and vibrancy of the retail park, as well as providing employment opportunities.”