Development of the Berryfields major development area (MDA) with outline planning permission for 3,000 new homes has stalled as a result of the economic crisis and its impact on the construction industry. During this period AVA continues to work closely with the development consortium to explore a variety of measures to assist delivery.
The completion of Parkway Station is an example of how AVA have worked with partners in targeting the implementation of necessary public works to ensure forward provision of infrastructure to ease the release of new development sites for when the commercial market improves.
Berryfields is situated on the north-west outskirts of Aylesbury and spans some 185 hectares either side of the A41 and is one of two current major development areas (MDAs) within Aylesbury Town, the other being Weedon Hill to the east of it.
The overall development has been the subject of close negotiations between AVDC, key stakeholders and the principal developers to ensure the creation of a balanced and sustainable community and great emphasis has been placed on the quality and mix of housing types, provision of services, facilities, transport links, green spaces, play & recreation areas, biodiversity and environmental sustainability. This responsible approach led to the establishment of a developers’ consortium; see logos above.
Key facts:
- 3000 new homes (30% affordable housing)
- Additional 10% low cost homes
- 3 Schools with community wide facilities
- 13 Equipped play areas
- 30 hectares of parks & informal ‘open spaces’
- Riverside park area & landscaped ‘buffer’ zones
- Integrated network of footpaths, cycleways & bridleways
- New drainage and flood risk prevention
- Community centre ( + eventual new health centre)
- District retail sector
- Community Arts funding
- 9 hectares employment zone
- Infrastructure & access improvements
