Kendal Conservation Area

Kendal is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 176.3 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1969, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 163 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 176.3 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Abbot Hall Art GalleryLA9 5AL
• Grade I Castle Dairy, 26 Wildman StreetLA9 6EN
• Grade I Church of Holy Trinity LA9 5AL
• Grade II* Church of Holy Trinity and St GeorgeLA9 4BH
• Grade II* Friends Meeting HouseLA9 4BW
• Grade II* Highgate HotelLA9 4HN
• Grade II* No.7 (Includes 9 and 11)LA9 4AT
• Grade II* Nos 13, 15, 17, 17a and 19LA9 4LY
• Grade II* Nos 39, 43, 45, 45a and Entrance to Yard 41LA9 4TX
• Grade II* Numbers 26 and 28 with Entrance to Yard 24LA9 4SX
• Grade II* Shop and Adjoining Public ConvenienceLA9 4TS
• Grade II 100, HighgateLA9 4HE
• Grade II 10,10a,11,11a, Thorny HillsLA9 7AL
• Grade II 10, Market PlaceLA9 4TP
• Grade II 12, Collin CroftLA9 4HQ
• Grade II 134 and 136, HighgateLA9 4HN
• Grade II 138, HighgateLA9 4HN
• Grade II 156, 158, 160, 162, 164, StricklandgateLA9 4QH
• Grade II 157, StricklandgateLA9 4RN
• Grade II 163 and 163a, HighgateLA9 4AQ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Heversham9.5 km
• Milnthorpe11.3 km
• Beetham13.4 km
• Sedburgh14.2 km
• Farfield Mill16.1 km
• Burton16.4 km
• Kirkby Lonsdale16.8 km
• Yealand Conyers and Redmayne17.7 km

About Kendal Conservation Area

Is my property in Kendal Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Kendal Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Kendal?

Properties in Kendal Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.

Learn more: What is a Conservation Area? · Restrictions · Planning Permission · CA vs Listed Building · Trees