We’re onboard an ambitious plan to bring a leading leisure brand to Bishop Auckland, County Durham, which has now been given the go-ahead as part of a commitment to make the market town a top visitor destination.
The Danieli Group announced last year its plan to bring its popular STACK brand to the town, not only providing a place for people to eat, drink and be entertained but also a new opportunity for local food operators.
On 23 March 2023, councillors gave the green light to the scheme, which will see the creation of the mixed-use venue at Newgate Street, right in the heart of the town centre.
Following our previous role on STACK Seaburn, one of this site’s two predecessors, we’ve once again been appointed by the developer to deliver civil and structural engineering design.
While STACK Seaburn in Sunderland and STACK Newcastle were created out of shipping containers, STACK Bishop Auckland will be a purpose-built building, housing all of the signature elements that the brand has become renowned for.
The company was appointed as development partner by Durham County Council to bring the scheme to fruition, initially borne out of feedback from the 2019 Town Centre Masterplan which highlighted the need for more leisure outlets.
Neill Winch, CEO of Danieli Group, said:
“We are delighted that the council has given STACK Bishop Auckland the go ahead and recognise what it will mean to the town. Bringing together independent food traders, an outlet for musicians and a venue for special events will provide a huge boost for the local economy. STACK has been a huge success story wherever we have opened and we are looking forward to creating that same excitement – and level of prosperity – in Bishop Auckland. ”
Work should begin immediately with a view to opening spring 2024.
Cllr Elizabeth Scott, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for economy and partnerships, said:
“We are very much looking forward to welcoming STACK to Bishop Auckland as part of our ambitious plans to regenerate the town. “This will provide a significant boost to the local economy and help to shine a spotlight on the town as a vibrant visitor destination, with its food and leisure offer helping to attract people from across the county and beyond. “As we have seen with other locations in the region, STACK has proved a fantastic starting point from which traders have been able to develop. It has also helped to attract a range of other businesses alongside its own venues, unlocking great potential and opportunities for the region’s economy.”
Explore related
- News
Hydrock assists GRAHAM in achieving industry accreditation for carbon management system
Read more- News
Lights, Camera, Action! Sunderland gets set for Hollywood with planning approval of Crown Works Studios
Read more
- News
Hydrock’s fire safety experts support planning application for new R&A project in St Andrews
Read more
- News
Hydrock brings expertise to NHS estates programme to help meet sustainability and safety goals
Read more
- News
Ground-breaking land contamination conceptual model paves the way to a cleaner and safer future at Sellafield
Read more
- News
James McNay joins HSE Industry Competence Committee (ICC) to guide safer building construction for everyone
Read more
- News
Hydrock appointed to deliver catheterisation scanner suite at St Bartholomew’s Hospital
Read more
- News
Hydrock nets geo-environmental and geo-technical role on multi-million-pound Belle Vue Academy site
Read more
- News
Hydrock support successful planning application to extend Western Community Hospital in Southampton
Read more
- News
Hydrock’s Civil & Structural engineering team appointed on next stages of £104m Patchworks development
Read more- News
Hydrock supports feasibility and planning application on Grade II listed buildings in Leeds
Read more
- News
Civils & Structures team move to detailed design with Mi-space on 4.65ha Barne Barton site
Read more
- News
Hydrock advising BoKlok – the Skanska and IKEA joint venture modular housing business
Read more
- News
Hydrock on the strategic masterplan team for Cyber Central Garden Community, Cheltenham
Read more
- News
Hydrock's multi-disciplinary expertise helps unlock massive residential site in Bristol
Read more
- News
Stunning new headquarters for English National Ballet unveiled by London mayor, Sadiq Khan
Read more- News
Hydrock provides engineering services to transform Grade II* listed Cleveland Pools lido in Bath
Read more
- News
Transport team contribute to successful planning submission to revive Andrew Gibson House, Merseyside
Read more
- News
Multi-disciplinary advice helps secure planning for landmark footbridge in Pontypridd
Read more- News
Ground investigation work contributes to planning application for 282 homes in Stretford, Manchester
Read more
- News
Hydrock helps secure planning for refurbishment of historic Generator Building, Bristol
Read more
- News
Ground-breaking initiative to provide affordable housing to transform lives of Bristol’s young homeless
Read more
- News
The University of the West of England (UWE) appoints Hydrock to design new multimillion pound engineering building
Read more- News
Hydrock supports Linkcity with planning submission for 375 new homes in central Bristol
Read more
- News
Delivering key infrastructure assessments for proposed strategic rail freight interchange
Read more
- News
Hydrock’s highways and infrastructure advice helps secure planning approval for 345,000 sq ft industrial unit at CORE 42
Read more
- News
Hydrock appointed to appraise transport issues within historic Porthcurno Valley, Cornwall
Read more
- News
Hydrock’s transportation team help secure planning on 400-bed student scheme in Bournemouth
Read more- News
Hydrock delivers the multi-disciplinary engineering design on two middle schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Read more- News
Kier appoints Hydrock to design Bristol Aerospace Centre – the permanent home for Concorde
Read more- News
Appointed to support the delivery of world-class resources for the UK’s agri-tech sector
Read more
- News
Steel frame designed for Bright Bricks’ 160,000 piece LEGO® version of the Soyuz Capsule
Read more
- News
Hydrock appointed by John Sisk & Son Ltd to deliver works on Manchester Life development
Read more
- Articles
James McNay comments in RICS Built Environment Journal: Compliance with guidance may prompt safety complacency
Read more
- News
