40 KENDAL VISION | OPPORTUNITY SITES SITE 2 BLACKHALL ROAD New tree planting Traffic calmed road Reconfigured bus station Gallery access apartment with commercial ground floor Surface car parking Landscaped courtyard or podium with commercial or parking below Routes to shopping centre / college & high st 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 Masterplan The masterplan study proposes a finer grain of development that reinstates Kendal’s urban character. New gallery-access apartment blocks create an active frontage to Blackhall Road, with ground floors animated by commercial units, such as Majestic wines. The existing Cancer Care facility could be relocated to a more prominent location and use a landscaped courtyard garden for its amenity space. Some car parking is accommodated in rear courts, with the potential for further provision within podium structures. The limited number of parking spaces reflects the town centre location. The masterplan acknowledges that some town centre parking would be reduced; however, a more holistic, area-wide parking strategy will be required to support future development and ensure sustainable access to the town centre. Public realm and street improvements are integral to the scheme, with new planting introduced along Blackhall Road. The yards leading to Stricklandgate and the college are improved with new residential frontages and landscaping, improving legibility and creating a more attractive environment for pedestrians. The bus station is re-provided along Blackhall Road, offering several bus bays and a more generous, landscaped waiting area, creating a more efficient and welcoming gateway for public transport users.
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