Public realm improvements: White Hart Street, Wycombe
Public realm works including carriageway and footway surfacing improvements.
The scheme forms part of the High Wycombe Regeneration Strategy PDF,7.87MB.
Location of works
White Hart Street, High Wycombe
Project aims
The improvements to the public realm at White Hart Street will enhance the area for residents and visitors and support food and beverage businesses to provide outdoor 'alfresco' seating.
Improvements to the public realm also allows for more cultural and creative activities such as the popular ‘Frog Fest’. This will help to activate, animate, and celebrate the culture of High Wycombe through murals, shows, and events.
It will draw people into the town and offer opportunities to meet and socialise.
Timings
| Date | Works |
|---|---|
| February 2023 | Arup complete concept design |
| December 2023 | AtkinsRealis complete preliminary design |
| June 2024 | AtkinsRealis complete detailed design |
| July 2024 | Tendering of construction works complete |
| September 2024 | Tender award and contractor mobilisation |
| October 2024 | Start of works on site |
| March 2025 | Planned completion of works on site |
About the project and its impact on the area
Design
In August 2023, we chose AtkinsRealis to develop the original concept designed by Arup.
View a plan of the proposed work on White Hart Street PDF, 1.15MB.
Artistic impressions have been prepared to show how the space is planned to look:
View 1, looking west towards Queens Square from the Guild Hall
View 2, looking west towards Bull Lane from Queens Square
Construction
Construction works will take place from the end of October 2024 until the end of March 2025. Works will be paused between the middle of December 2024 and aim to start again on 6 January 2025.
MBM Groundworks Ltd have been chosen to do the works. They will use the on-street parking bays on Frogmoor for facilities and storage units.
AtkinsRealis are supervising the construction works on behalf of Buckinghamshire Highways. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns about the construction work.
Visit the White Hart Street Highways Highlight for project updates.
Landscaping
As part of the ongoing regeneration on White Hart Street, we plan to improve the landscaping along this street.
This will involve removing three trees: two outside Café Roberto and one outside TSB Bank/Guild Hall. We will plant three new trees outside Café Roberto and add two areas of small trees/large shrubs in planters.
We may also plant more trees as part of the Bucks Tree Planting programme.
Parking
The following areas are pedestrian zones and parking enforcement is in place (no waiting or loading at any time including for blue badge holders):
- White Hart Street
- Bull Lane
- Queens Square
Only vehicles with valid permits are allowed to park there. If you notice any issues with parking in the area, report a parking problem.
Road closures
The following roads are planned to be closed for carriageway surfacing works (subject to change):
- 10 March to 17 March – no access to White Hart Street from Queen Square to Bull Lane Service Yard
- 24 March to 31 March – no access to White Hart Street, Queens Square and Bull Lane from Church Street
Access will be restricted for businesses and residents during this time and we advise that you plan ahead for these works.
Project funding
The project is planned to cost £3.07 million. This will be made up of the following council funds:
- £3.02 million from Community Infrastructure Levy funding
- £50,000 of Section 106 funding
More information
For more information about the White Hart Street public realm scheme, contact [email protected].