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We ran two sessions to highlight the latest plans in November 2023
This had taken on feedback from the consultation in 2022. We will now be working turning the proposals into the detailed design phase.
Please email cranleighhighstreet@surreycc.gov.uk This email address will continue to be monitored over the coming months, and questions may be emailed in.
Works are expected to take six months. It will be carried out in phases, to avoid other works in the area where possible. Please note that the timeframes listed below are subject to change:
The works are being funded by the developer of housing on land between Downs Link and rear of 120-132 Horsham Road and are designed to make sure that an anticipated increase in car journeys does not mean an increase in congestion.
You can read more about the planning application by going to the Waverley Borough Council website linked below and searching for application WA/2017/1396.
Waverley Borough Council, Planning
During the detailed design, we will be looking at finalising the changes to this junction. A proposed raised table will slow traffic and ensure vehicles are travelling at 20mph as they enter the High Street. The location of the raised table has not been finalised and may be moved closer to or on the junction.
We received a lot of feedback on the plans to change the Village Way roundabout to a t-junction, with lots of people feeling that the changes would not work. We’re now sharing that feedback back to our design team.
The publicly-owned pavements along Cranleigh High Street are relatively narrow, while the land directly outside the majority of shop fronts are privately owned. This means they could use the space for outdoor seating or signage.
Therefore, to increase the width of the publicly-owned pavements along the High Street we will need to take the edge of the existing road and use that as new pavement. We can only to do this where we have sufficient remaining road width to allow two buses to pass each other at 20mph.
Our current specification states the road width should remain at 6m, but we are aiming for a minimum of 6.5-6.75m at its narrowest points where possible. This allows two buses to pass by.
Following feedback in the November 2023 public engagement where it was suggested that the pedestrian traffic islands are removed, we’re undertaking a pedestrian survey which will look at the use of each traffic islands along the High Street and Rowland Road.
We will then work with our designers to ensure that where appropriate the islands are retained, or that suitable crossing points are installed. The planned reduction in road width and the 20mph scheme may improve the existing crossing locations for pedestrians without the need to retain the pedestrian islands. The design has not been finalised and consideration of retaining the pedestrian crossing islands is being considered.
Detailed design will ensure that the road width will be at least 6.5m wide. This ensures that vehicle speeds remain low, increases the safety of pedestrians and cyclists and will also allow vehicles to pass even when busses are in the laybys or when delivery lorries are unloading.
Stocklund Square is privately owned so not for the public sector to improve.
We’ve heard feedback that our proposals will make it harder for people to pop in for their essentials and harm local trade. We want our proposals to enhance local trade, by encouraging people to stay longer in the village centre. That could be to visit more shops, enjoying the refreshed public spaces or enjoying time in local cafes.
A raised table is an area of raised road which extends across the whole width of the road.
Raised tables can be installed at crossing points and junctions to calm traffic and provide a safer, more convenient crossing points for pedestrians.
By installing raised tables, we are aiming to regulate the speed of the traffic and make it more consistent along the High Street. This will help with maintaining the safety of pedestrians and cyclists who use the High Street.
By maintaining a constant speed of 20mph, including over the tables, it helps to improve air quality by preventing unnecessary acceleration and braking.
No - raised tables are built to a design specification that is suitable for emergency vehicles to travel over at speeds appropriate for the road. We would never propose any changes that would impact the emergency services from reaching people in need.
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has been consulted on the plans for the Cranleigh Public Realm scheme and does not have any concerns.
There will still be a kerb, as well as tactile paving, so the edge of the pavement will be obvious to pedestrians.
The ramps either side of the table will have a shallow gradient (1:20) and construction will be in a smooth material to be comfortable for cyclists.
The bus laybys currently in the High Street are much larger than standard bus layby designs. We are aiming to increase the area of public pavement near the bus stops to aid with passengers boarding and alighting the buses. By reducing the length of the bus laybys, we will also aim to discourage illegal parking, loading and unloading in the laybys. The bus will still fit lengthways and may protrude into the road a small amount. This assists with the bus driver in pulling out and joining the traffic. The exact dimensions of the laybys will be finalised during detailed design.
We want to enhance Fountain’s Square role in the heart of the high street, and the village as a whole. This will include new paving, seating and cycle parking. We’re also considering if the road can be closed between Thursday or Sunday so the road space can be part of the square and also improve safety. Access to businesses will be maintained.
We’ve listened to feedback, and won’t be making any substantial changes at the Post Office. We will improve the planters and drainage.