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AVDC Public Consultation on the Vale of Aylesbury Plan

AVDC Planning ‘drop-in sessions’ coming up in January – worth attending  The formation of the Vale of Aylesbury Plan is progressing, and a public consultation on this is taking place between 1 December 2011 and 26 January 2012. There is information on the options AVDC are proposing for the Plan, here.

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People Power

Salden Chase:

We are very pleased to confirm that the developers have decided to withdraw the planning application for this huge development and we now can state that this current threat is now dead! The applicants cannot appeal to this action, as it was themselves who withdrew it.

To view the documents go to: http://publicaccess.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/online-applications/centralDistribution.do?caseType=Application&keyVal=L1XQD7CL02700>

This is very much a triumph for ‘People Power’ . Two years ago there was little or no interest to stop the proposed development and as such our area was classed as a ‘soft target’ fortunately James Lodge, Chair of Save our Villages had different ideas and formed a strong campaign which soon spread to other villages and gained massive support. Local and National politicians became involved and soon other groups such as Bletchley Park and Tony Mabbott of SC Residents action group joined the campaign. We were strong and gained national attention with TV and Radio and produced many hundreds of objections against the development which were sent to AVDC.  We held together and made the difference ‘People Power in Action’ Continue reading …

Salden Chase: application withdrawn by the developers

Those tracking the Salden Chase application through AVDC’s website will have received this notification… Continue reading …

Newton Leys South: application rejected by AVDC

Those tracking the Newton Leys South application through AVDC’s website will have received this notification…

The following planning applications have been updated recently:

Tracked Applications Construction of 350 dwellings, dentist surgery, playing field, allotments, associated landscaping, access and infrastructure – Land To The South Of Newton Leys Off Drayton Road And [...]

Salden Chase – AVDC letter confirms withdrawal of planning documents…

Many of you will have received a copy of this letter from AVDC. Amongst other things, it confirms that the Salden Chase Masterplan & Delivery Supplementary Planning Document (2010) are withdrawn by the Council’s resolution – please click on the image to the left to read the letter in full.

We would draw your [...]

AVDC – New homes blueprint for Aylesbury Vale withdrawn

From the AVDC website: “Aylesbury Vale District Council has received the Secretary of State’s direction to withdraw its core strategy“.

Please see the full press release here.

AVDC – New homes blueprint in Aylesbury Vale to be withdrawn

Last Wednesday, we got a big step closer to our objective of saving the North Bucks villages from overwhelming, mass urban developments…

“Aylesbury Vale District Council has decided to ask the government for permission to withdraw its core strategy following the abolition of regional housing targets.”

The vote was unanimous…you can read the full announcement on [...]

SALDEN CHASE - Urgent Action Notice

Deadline: 9th June 2010, for receipt at AVDC of objections to Outline Planning Application - 10/00891/AOP

Dear Villagers,

In March we sent our questionnaires, comments and objections to Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) to try to influence the Planners regarding the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) they are preparing for Salden Chase. AVDC has yet to adopt the SPD as Policy.

However, we have just learned that a Developer has jumped the gun and submitted a Planning Application to AVDC for Salden Chase. We believe they are worried that the new Government may cancel the Plan.   Continue reading …

SOV Newsletter - Issue 1

Everyone in Newton Longville, and many in Drayton Parslow, Mursley, Whaddon, Stewkley, Little Horwood and Far Bletchley will have received this first SOV Newsletter through their letterbox.

We’ve had great feedback on a couple of the lighter-hearted activities, the Easter Egg Hunt and the Sudoku (solutions to follow shortly!).

Thanks to those who have already registered for [...]