As part of ongoing improvements to leisure and recreational facilities in the borough, we are planning a new leisure centre in Cranleigh.
A feasibility study conducted by the council in 2021 revealed the need to update the existing facility, making it fit for purpose for the next generation of users, whilst improving leisure provision in Cranleigh.
The new build leisure facility will be designed to meet the needs of the local community, whilst delivering a low carbon building in accordance with Waverley’s carbon-neutral by 2030 strategy.
The plan is for the Leisure Centre to be built to Passivhaus standards and use innovative technology to ensure energy efficiency. A Passivhaus leisure centre offers a 60-70% reduction in carbon emissions against a standard build leisure centre – good for the climate and managing long term energy costs at the Council.
Read more about Passivhaus here:
A guide to Passivhaus principles - Energy Saving Trust
Home (passivhaustrust.org.uk)
Councillor Liz Townsend Waverley Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Planning, Regeneration and Economic Development, said:
“A new build ultra-low energy Passivhaus leisure centre is the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the council’s commitment to become a carbon neutral council by 2030 and ensure that Waverley is financially sound with infrastructure and services fit for the future.
“It’s always a balance when investing in new buildings, but doing nothing, will in the long run cost us and the environment more. This is an exciting opportunity for the council, Cranleigh and surrounding villages and I look forward to overseeing this project as it progresses”.
Lead Designer
Waverley Borough Council has appointed award winning architects GT3 as Lead Designer.
GT3 Architects are working on the designs for the new leisure centre, with a number of consultants and professional advisers, who are all helping shape the final scheme.
Find out more about GT3 here:
www.gt3architects.com
Paul Reed, Director at GT3 Architects said:
“We are thrilled to have been chosen to deliver this project for Waverley Borough Council. We are enjoying working with the council, to provide a facility that not only focuses on low carbon, but also provides lasting benefits to the health and wellbeing of the local community".
Project Information
You can find out the latest information about this project at our Commonplace information hub. Please click the button below to visit the hub, where you can sign up by email to receive project notifications, news and advice:
www.waverley.gov.uk/clcnewbuild
Project Timeline
This table shows the outline programme, which is subject to change pending planning application decision, procurement and construction contracts etc.
Project Stage |
Timings |
Concept and design development |
2023/24 |
Sharing design/ Pre-application consultation |
Spring 2024 |
Planning submission |
From May 2024 |
Planning decision |
Autumn 2024 |
Construction of new Leisure Centre |
From Spring 2025 |
New Leisure Centre opens |
Autumn/ Winter 2026 |
Demolition of exsiting Leisure Centre, external and car park works |
Winter 2026 |
Give us your thoughts
If you wish to contact Waverley Borough Council regarding this project please email: clcnewbuild@waverley.gov.uk.