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Village has its say
June 3, 2019
Westbury Parish Council has submitted an application to designate the parish as a neighbourhood area with a view to developing a neighbourhood plan. The council is undertaking a six-week consultation, starting on June 7, seeking the views of people who live or work in the area. Neighbourhood plans are a key part of the government’s […]
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County unites against HS2
April 29, 2019
Buckinghamshire County Council is to urge the Government to halt HS2 works in the county after councillors unanimously backed a motion to call for a stop to the project. An impassioned debate at last week’s county council meeting (Thursday, April 25) saw councillors from all parties speak in favour of the motion which was put forward by county […]
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‘Brake on new homes’
March 3, 2019
A council has proposed a reduction in the number of new homes to be built in Aylesbury Vale, in the latest step towards a final approved Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan – the blueprint that will shape development until 2033. Aylesbury Vale District Council has responded to the Local Plan independent planning inspector’s interim findings and his latest […]
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HS2: ‘No’ to barriers
February 28, 2019
Wendover residents have sent a resounding message to HS2 Ltd that they would like their bypass to get a ‘very low noise’ surface, rather than noise barriers. Their preferences came in response to a five-week consultation run by Buckinghamshire County Council on four options to protect the town from the sound of HS2 railway construction traffic […]
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Architect’s new role
January 10, 2019
Landscape architect Dominic Cole has become the latest patron of Turn End Trust. The Haddenham-based trust was set up to promote the integration of building and garden design; enable public access to Turn End house and garden and other examples of post-war housing design; and to conserve and maintain Turn End, its gardens and associated […]
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Design award winners
December 1, 2018
Outstanding building and structural projects across the region have been recognised at the 25th annual Aylesbury Vale District Council Design Awards. The ceremony, held on November 29 at the council’s Gateway Conference Centre, was supported by Durkan UK and brought together designers, architects, builders and contractors to showcase their excellence. Nine projects were shortlisted from […]
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