Stack pop-up shelved due to objections

The original plans for a new Stack pop-up have been prevented due to concerns around noise and safety.

Sophie McMillan
5th December 2022
Image Credit: Instagram (@stacknewcastle)
Since Stack closed in May 2022 to make way for new HMRC offices, plans were submitted to have a pop-up version of the venue in time for Christmas, occupying the site behind the Central Station - the Stephenson Quarter.

Originally, the temporary pop-up plan was for 23 shipping containers, a tipi, a tent and bars with an outdoor music space to occupy the plot. This would last a year before moving to the soon-to-be-redeveloped Worswick Chambers in late 2023.

However, objections were submitted by The Crown Plaza Hotel, Royal Mail and North East Futures University Training College. The hotel owners claimed that Stack would be out of place in the area and argued noise would harm its guests and cause disruption to sleep. Royal Mail’s claims mentioned noise as well as staff accessibility for the site, whereas the college was concerned primarily about the safety of students during lunchtimes and the travel home. This was especially a concern with an increased traffic presence and inevitable drunk patrons nearby for nearly all of the school day. These issues appear to not be addressed in the planning applications, much to the frustration of the college.

The hotel owners claimed that Stack would be out of place

Due to these objections, the Danieli Group, founders of Stack, confirmed that planning applications have been withdrawn and the full focus is on the permanent return. The new, flagship Stack will be split over three floors and feature an outdoor courtyard, eight bars, seven street food units, two cocktail bars as well as a roof terrace. Final hours for the new Stack may change, but as of now, the approved license application will allow music and alcohol from 10 am to 2 am, seven days a week.

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