Kimberley Park Lodge, Falmouth cafe and radio studio images

Hormann Architects have shared the computer created images of what the proposed changes to the lodge in Falmouth will look like if planning permission for the project is given.

The new designs for Kimberley Park Lodge cafe and studio. Concept Hormann Architects

They show an outdoor eating and drinking area with the inside of the lodge converted into the cafe. The modern extension at the rear of the building has been completely demolished and replaced with a wooden slat fronted structure to house the radio studio.

The designs are part of the plan to redevelop the park lodge at the entrance to Kimberley Park in Falmouth which has been empty for many years and used to house the park warden who looked after the site. The new design will convert the area into a community space to be enjoyed by all.

The new designs for Kimberley Park Lodge cafe and studio. Concept Hormann Architects

The radio studios will be used by local community radio station Source FM to broadcast its programmes as well as providing workshops for the local community and enable it to be closer to the Park Live events which are held in the park every year when we are not in lockdown.

At a meeting of Falmouth Town Council on Monday Cllr Jude Robinson, who chairs the working party, said that the council is applying for grant funding for this project so it will save the cost of refurbishing and will not add anything to the tax bill.

The rear of the buiding will have to be completely demolished.

She said the rear of the building, which had been added in the 70s, was 'beyond salvaging' and the new plans reflected that.

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She said the council had been working on this project since 2017, although the Packet first reported on the proposal back in 2013. She said some delays were due to Covid but also the need to make it a project that would bring money in rather than add cost for the taxpayer.