Boxing and wrestling plan for Victorian railway shed
Buckinghamshire CouncilA students' union has applied for a licence to stage boxing and wrestling events in a Victorian railway shed.
Bucks Students' Union wants to host the events at the Grade II* listed Brunel Engine Shed in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, alongside other indoor sports, as well as live music, dancing and theatre.
The shed was built for the Great Western Railway by its chief engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and had fallen into disrepair before it was restored by Wycombe District Council in 2023.
The application describes the building as a year-round events venue, with space for seated or standing audiences of up to 500 people.
Pop-up bars would serve alcohol, while an enclosed courtyard between the building's two wings would be used for outdoor drinking, seating and smoking, the plans add.
The union says the programme would be aimed mainly at adults, although some events could cater for families and young people.
According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the applicant is seeking permission to offer music and alcohol until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Proposed conditions include door staff, first aid cover, noise controls and safeguards for under-18s.
Buckinghamshire Council received the premises licence application on 28 October, with a consultation open until 25 November. The council has yet to make a decision.
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