42 KENDAL VISION | OPPORTUNITY SITES SITE 3 RAILWAY GATEWAY South Lakeland District Council 2019 Land This 6.4-hectare site lies on the edge of the town centre and includes Kendal railway station, providing a key arrival point into the town. It is currently occupied predominantly by light industrial and commercial uses in warehousestyle buildings, accompanied by extensive car parking. The character of these uses within the Station Gateway area detracts from the quality of arrival and departure by train, while the lack of a consistent frontage further weakens the site’s identity. Part of the site lies within the floodplain, requiring careful consideration of future uses. At the same time, the riverside location offers significant potential to improve physical and visual connections to the river and to enhance Kendal’s sense of place at this important gateway. Stramongate School River Kent Kendal Museum Station Lidl Stagecoach Depot Car Garages Warehouses Thomas Hardy Factory Beezon Fields Cricket Club Retail
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