Electricity
Aylesbury Vale Advantage (AVA) has been working with EDF Energy, the Distribution Network Operator, and a consortia of private sector interests to ensure that Aylesbury has sufficient Electricity Supply capacity to allow for projected housing and employment growth.
Currently EDF Energy are undertaking design work required to determine the network configuration and to define a project cost. It is envisaged that the new supply capacity will be delivered in two phases commencing in 2010.
Preparing for a vision for the town centre
Aylesbury Vale Advantage facilitated a town centre programme team to consider a dynamic future for Aylesbury town centre.
As part of the groundwork,AVA commissioned the consultancy firm ARUP to deliver the draft plan which covers five main topics, including cultural and leisure facilities, good design of buildings and public areas and easy access. We also consulted widely to ensure a vast range of views were considered.
The guiding principles that can create a high quality town centre are contained in a range of documents that are being presented to local councillors in June. Once these principles are agreed, Aylesbury Vale District Council take up the baton to deliver the vision.
Berryfields
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
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