Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) and Warner Estate have expressed their confidence in Aylesbury’s future by investing in this multi-million pound retail development.
Phase 1 of this 3 phased build is currently underway; AVDC’s new theatre will be completed in the first half of 2010.
The remaining phases will result in a mixed use development. Warner Estate are to expand their retail holdings in Hale Leys by building on the current site of the Civic Centre and swimming pool on Exchange Street. The development expands Aylesbury’s retail offer by introducing a 80,000 sq ft Debenham’s department store to Aylesbury and a further 30 shops. In addition, a 30,900 sq ft Waitrose foodstore will be located on the south side of the road between the existing Bear Brook and the canal to facilitate the creation of a large public space in front of the theatre. There are also plans for the construction of some 150 new dwelling, a 800 space multi-storey car park and a range of cafes and restaurants.
AVDC’s planning department and Bucks County Council’s transport planning department are working together to model the increase in pedestrian volumes and traffic access to both sites to ensure the safety of theatre goers and shoppers as they cross and travel down Exchange Street.
This exciting new retail expansion is the first stage in the proposal to renew Aylesbury town centre. Aylesbury Town Centre Master Plan (2009 – 2021) a project which has been led by Aylesbury Vale Advantage. This planning is at a draft stage. The aim is to rekindle the vibrancy of the town centre with further changes to the retail offer and a varied range of cultural, leisure and business premises in Aylesbury.
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