New Cranleigh Leisure Centre

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 reflecting existing and future needs.

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".

Give us your thoughts 

If you have any thoughts or comments on this project please get in touch with Waverley Borough Council via the project email clcnewbuild@waverley.gov.uk or via the project information hub:

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.