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Find out about North Street Regeneration

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St Edward, part of the Berkeley Homes Group, is the developer of the North Street Regeneration scheme.   

The regeneration site consists of approximately 4 acres in the centre of Guildford bounded by North Street, Commercial Road and Leapale Road along with the existing Guildford bus station. 

What will the project deliver?

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The project will deliver:

  • 477 highly sustainable new homes, including 47 affordable homes in the town centre
  • 2.2 acres of public realm featuring a wellness garden and a new town square
  • a newly refurbished bus station
  • the pedestrianisation of North Street between Leapale Road and Commercial Road
  • the planting of 115 new trees, boosting local biodiversity
  • new medical centre premises available to serve the community's needs

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In the coming months, visitors to Guildford town centre will notice some early preparation works.

What's happened so far?

  • Woodbridge Road has closed. Diversions are expected to remain in place until approximately April 2026 when Leapale Road will be made two-way
  • utility diversion work has begun on North Street and Leapale Road

What's happening next?

  • From Monday 27 January 2025, St Edward will be setting up hoarding and scaffolding in preparation for the first demolition. This will make way for the new town square that will form the centrepiece of the regeneration.
  • On Monday 3 February 2025, demolition will begin. This will start with the Old Post Office and other buildings fronting North Street and Woodbridge Road. The plan opposite outlines the hoarding line and pedestrian zones that will be in place during demolition.
  • The final service diversions along North Street and the junction with Woodbridge Road will also take place during this time.

Local businesses (not included within the development site), will operate as usual throughout these works.

Stay up to date

Find out more about the St Edward North Street regeneration project and the programme of work on the dedicate website. 

North Street Regeneration Project (opens new window)

To join the project mailing list, email info@housegroup.co.uk 

More information about roadwork updates (opens new window) can be found on the Surrey County Council website.