Plans lodged with Cumberland Council confirm the retailer is taking over Unit 2 at St Nicholas Gate Retail Park on London Road, formerly occupied by Oak Furnitureland. "The previous tenant of the unit, Oak Furnitureland, closed in 2025, and a new tenant is presently fitting out the unit," the document states. Matalan’s move to St Nicholas Gate has been expected, but the latest plans provide confirmation of the unit it will occupy and show preparations for the new store are progressing. The application, submitted on behalf of retail park owner Custodian Property Income REIT Plc, seeks permission for a small extension above the roof of the building. Unit 2 forms part of St Nicholas Gate, the retail park immediately south of Carlisle city centre at the London Road end of Botchergate.