The News & Star readers have responded to the University of Cumbria's Carlisle Citadel Campus being approved. 

Designed by DAY Architectural Ltd., the plans include the retention of the two Grade-I listed Citadel rotundas on the site along with other historic and heritage features, including the Woolworth and Burton’s buildings.

The site is split into two separate areas divided by English Street, in which the ‘Offices and former Nisi Prius Court Buildings’ are located to the east, and the former Crown Court Buildings; Cumbria County Council offices; and properties of English Street and Paton House are located to the west.

Here's what you had to say. 

Johnathan Hammond said: "I'm impressed. From what I can see here, the existing historic buildings (including the Woolworth/Burton range) will be retained and put to very good use. This should secure the futures of these properties for a very long time to come."

Matt J Rayson said: "At least something is been done with this town centre and it's being rejuvinated.

"If anyone thinks we have it hard go down south and look at the likes of Stoke on Trent’s city centre."

Margaret Stephenson-Ritchie said: "Looks great , Tesco should have stayed open for all the trade they would have got."