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South Lakeland: Opportunities for Business New Sites for Development (1.8 – 17.9 ha) Welcome to South Lakeland A Breath of Fresh Air for Business

Beauty Networks A place like no other in the UK, South Lakeland is a stunning, As well as its excellent local, regional and national transport world-class business destination. Combining astounding links, South Lakeland benefits from exceptional virtual natural beauty and a vibrant culture, it’s a place where connectivity through the on-going roll-out of a superfast innovative, knowledge-based industry sits alongside leading- broadband plan covering 97% of the county. is edge agriculture and rural enterprise, as well as one of the also one of five regions in the UK to benefit from a Rural UK’s busiest tourism and hospitality sectors. Growth Network, part of a £165m DEFRA funded programme of measures to support new projects in rural areas; this is supported by an extra £8.8m from the Regional Growth Fund Creativity for infrastructure improvement to meet South Lakeland’s Operating alongside these multinational brands are a huge future needs. variety of established, independent businesses that capture the spirit of enterprise, innovation and entrepreneurship, making South Lakeland a unique place to do business. This Experience includes a flourishing digital and creative sector that thrives off The area’s long tradition of manufacturing and specialist the inspiring location in which it operates. engineering, coupled with rapid service sector growth and a thriving technological industry, has created an experienced Energy and highly skilled workforce who are the driving force behind many of South Lakeland’s iconic companies, including: South Lakeland also has strong links with the oil, gas, GlaxoSmithKline, HJ Heinz, Furmanite, James Cropper nuclear and renewable energy industry on Cumbria’s PLC, Marl International, Siemens, Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon, ‘Energy Coast’. Here, companies such as Sellafield Ltd, Lakeland, Mardix and Lowe Alpine (UK). E.ON, BAE Systems, NuGen and URS enjoy cutting-edge R&D facilities, manufacturing capability, an abundance of natural resources, as well as a potential £90 billion investment during the next 15 years. © Ashley Cooper Locate in South Lakeland Open for Business

South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) is one of the few councils SLDC also has the ability to fast-track the planning process and in the North West with a newly adopted Local Plan, creating offer detailed pre-application advice to assist developers and increased opportunity for businesses wishing to invest in South landowners to breathe new life into these sites. The below map Lakeland. Now, the district is home to 60 hectares of allocated land details the 9 largest plots, available from 1.8 to 17.9 hectares, across a range of sites, all of which are ready to be developed for as well as highlighting key housing land allocations. employment use to suit a wide range of business needs and sizes. Employment Sites Housing Sites

Site Town Name Size General Uses Site Location No. of dwellings 1 Scroggs Wood, A6 17.9 ha B1, B2 & B8 A Kendal (Inc. , 1,600 & ) 2 Kendal East of Burton Road, A65 6.52 ha B1 3 Kendal Shap Road, A6 5.49 ha B1, B2 & B8 B 1,161 4 Ulverston Lightburn Road, A590 3.1 ha B1 C Grange-over-Sands 506 5 Ulverston Canal Head, A590 6.4 ha B1, B2 & B8 D 164 6 Milnthorpe Mainline Business Park, A65 8.07 ha B2, B8 E 109 Please note, land is also allocated for around 1,000 additional 7 Milnthorpe Bridge End Business Park, A6 1.81 ha B2, B8 dwellings across a number of villages in the district. 8 Holme Milnthorpe Road, A6 3.04 ha B2, B8 9 Holme Milnthorpe Road, A6 2.58 ha B1, B2

Please note, there are many more sites available in the district, including mixed-use sites in Grange-over-Sands, Kirkby Lonsdale and Burton-in-Kendal. For more information on these sites, please contact a member of our team.

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Knowledgeable Experienced South Lakeland is home to a wealth of high quality schools and South Lakeland’s tradition of high-value engineering and colleges. Nearby Lancaster University is well integrated into the world-class, high-technology manufacturing, has created local business economy and is consistently recognised as one of a highly-skilled and adaptable workforce of over 85,000 the world’s leading universities, whilst the University of Cumbria people. The result is great strength in terms of independent, also has its own business school and Rural Growth Hub. Kendal owner managed firms and an expanding number of small and College has the 2nd highest Ofsted grades in the UK and its medium sized enterprises who represent a major source of brand new science, technology and engineering hub will serve employment growth. local industry with a highly-skilled workforce well into the future. Now, 86% of the working age population in South Lakeland Accommodating are economically active and of these, 26% are self-employed. South Lakeland offers a wide choice of housing across its This experienced and committed workforce is the reason for attractive towns and villages, including the area’s traditional the success of those businesses who choose to locate in limestone houses and rural Lakeland cottages, as well as South Lakeland. brand new executive and affordable homes situated close to all the main employment centres. This great variety means there is something to suit every style and budget. House prices are competitive too, comparing well with other quality locations in the UK. © Steve Barber Connect in South Lakeland Perfectly Placed for Business

South Lakeland is perfectly placed for local, regional and Direct access to the M6 motorway at junctions 36 and 37 international business. Here, a skilled and adaptable workforce means and Scotland can be reached in just over enjoys an excellent transport infrastructure that offers an an hour, Leeds and Birmingham in around 2 hours and London accessible and alternative lifestyle choice to large cities. and the South East in 4 hours. Manchester Airport, the 3rd largest airport in the UK, can be reached in 1.5 hours and offers direct flights to over 200 global destinations. Only 2.5 hours to London Euston, South Lakeland is served Airport is only 1 hour’s drive and provides direct flights to by fast Virgin and Northern Rail connections, most notably Ireland and a range of European locations. from Oxenholme () on the West Coast Mainline. Providing frequent, direct services to Manchester, Manchester Airport, London, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow, Various sea ports can also be reached within a 1.5 hour drive, the station also links the local network which connects to all of which provide freight services to mainland Europe and and key West Coast destinations, including beyond, with Heysham providing daily freight and passenger Sellafield and Barrow. services to Ireland.

Location Distance* Drive Time Train Time** Lancaster 23 0:30 0:13 Heysham Port 27 0:40 - Penrith 28 0:40 0:24 Preston 43 0:50 0:32 Fleetwood Port 49 1:10 - 50 1:00 0:38 Blackpool 54 1:00 - Airport Leeds 72 1:40 2:24 Manchester 74 1:20 1:18 Manchester 80 1:30 1:30 Airport 80 1:30 1:41 Newcastle 100 1:50 2:20 Edinburgh 144 2:20 2:00 Glasgow 150 2:20 1:53 Birmingham 150 2:20 2:16 London 268 3:50 2:34

* Approximate distances (miles) by road from Kendal ** Train times from Oxenholme (Lake District) Explore South Lakeland

South Lakeland has long been the lifestyle choice of Not least, South Lakeland is an area of outstanding natural professionals wanting to escape urban life to find their own beauty, containing parts of the Lake District and piece of rural idyll, without having to compromise on quality of Dales’ National Parks, and benefits from a prosperous tourism life, connectivity, transport links or business vibrancy. economy that attracts over 15 million visitors annually.

The area’s lively towns and picturesque villages benefit from So, whether you want to indulge your adventurous side or take incredible surroundings and each have their own individual time out for quiet contemplation, spectacular South Lakeland character. Here, you’re never far from a fantastic range of provides the perfect escape from the workplace to blow away world-class food, drink, arts, entertainment and amenities; from the cobwebs or simply drink in the views. Michelin starred restaurants to internationally renowned events and festivals, it’s a cultural oasis that you could say has it all! Contact us: Invest in South Lakeland is an inward investment service aimed at providing advice and support to businesses considering expanding and locating in South Lakeland. To find out more about the opportunities available across South Lakeland please contact us. Tel: 01539 793280 Economic Development Team [email protected] South Lakeland District Council South Lakeland House www.investinsouthlakeland.co.uk Lowther Street @InSouthLakes Kendal LA9 4DQ

This brochure is intended purely as a guide. All information contained within has been checked and is understood to be correct at the time of publication. These particulars do not form part of an offer or contract. 01/10/14.