Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan

The Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) proposes a walking and cycling network across our borough.

How we will use this plan

We will use the network plans, contained within the LCWIP report, as a basis to seek developer contributions, where appropriate.  

Policy ID9 in the Local Plan: Development Management Policies refers to a mapped cycle network which was intended "as the starting point for the identification of improvements, primarily for utility cycling, provided and/or funded by new development." 

The policy also states that "development proposals are expected to have regard to updated plans...such as a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan." 

We now consider the LCWIP to provide the primary framework for the identification of improvements to be provided and/or funded by new development, and the network plans should be used in this regard. 

How Surrey County Council will use this plan 

Surrey Country Council (SCC) will use the LCWIP report as the basis for investment in walking and cycling in the borough. The report sets out concept designs, which are initial options for what could be implemented in some areas. Improvements will only progress if funding becomes available, and after more detailed studies. Each proposal will have a full public consultation on the suggested changes. We have been working with SCC to develop this report and they will lead the future phases. 

Learn more about SCC's approach to Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (opens new window).

See the network plans

You can view the network plans on our planning information map (opens new window).

Read the report 

You can view the network plans and concept designs for some Core Walking Zones and cycling routes in the summary report.  

The main report and its appendices contain further information including the evidence base, methodology and details of stakeholder engagement undertaken. 

Summary LCWIP report 

• Guildford Borough LCWIP - Summary Version (PDF, 24 MB)

Main LCWIP report

• chapter 1. executive summary (PDF, 6 MB) 
• chapter 2. introduction (PDF, 12 MB)
• chapter 3. previous studies (PDF, 2 MB)
• chapter 4. evidence base / background data (PDF, 19 MB)
• chapter 5. stakeholder engagement (PDF, 293 KB)
• chapter 6. cycle network development (PDF, 3 MB)
• chapter 7. cycle network proposals (PDF, 29 MB)
• chapter 8. walking network development (PDF, 2 MB)
• chapter 9. walking network proposals (PDF, 21 MB)
• chapter 10. route prioritisation, costings and funding opportunities (PDF, 1 MB)
• chapter 11. next steps (PDF, 116 KB)

Appendices

• appendix 1: background information maps (PDF, 6 MB)
• appendix 2a and 2b: summary of aspirational cycle corridors and CWZs (PDF, 156 KB)
• appendix 3a and 3b: multi-criteria assessment framework (MCAF) (PDF, 401 KB)
• appendix 4: walking route audit tool (WRAT) (PDF, 1 MB)
• appendix 6: first phase assessments (PDF, 581 KB)
• appendix 7: indicative cost estimates (PDF, 99 KB)
• appendix 8: sustrans report (PDF, 1 MB)
• appendix 9a and 9b: stakeholder comments: phase 1 and phase 2 (PDF, 715 KB)

We endorsed the LCWIP on 8 August 2024. Read the meeting minutes.