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"Way of life could be destroyed by the disruption of 4,200 new homes"



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IT was devastating news for homeowners in much of Bierton and Watermead that their way of life could be destroyed by the disruption of 4,200 new homes.
Moreover, our house values will be called into question at a time when the housing market is already becoming depressed.

Paradoxically, it will have given homeowners in the south of Aylesbury fresh hope that this may not happen to them.

How has it been allowed to come to this that so many residents of such a pleasant town live in fear of the axe falling on their area?

We may become so busy championing our vested interests that we miss making a noise about the bigger issue - namely the misery being heaped on existing homeowners (and the main council taxpayers) throughout much of this town.

Do the residents of Aylesbury need 9,300 new houses?

Not likely.

Who is standing up for this town against the Government's plans?

Tony Strevens

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  • Last Updated: 18 April 2008 4:33 PM
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Colin Rickard,

Hulcott 18/04/2008 18:14:49
Tony, you are correct. It is the principle of this 'expansion' that needs to be objected to along with the details of where it may occur. We can't be the only people to think this is wrong surely? If you are reading this and you agree, add a one line post saying so. AVDC is in danger of selling out its constituents, no one voted for this. Maybe it's time for a referendum to judge the feelings of the residents of Aylesbury. The question would be simple.

Q: Are you in favour of the expansion of Aylesbury to accomodate any more new homes? Yes or No.

I may be wrong but I think the answer would be 90% against. Whatever happened to democracy?

Colin Rickard.

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Resident244,

21/04/2008 11:13:58
I agree - AVDC should take a look around. None of the recent builds have sold out, and indeed, many developers are organising deals to try and shift their final units.

A build on this scale is not required, Aylesbury is not bursting a the seams. With building finishing at the Train Station site, and new builds due to commence at Gatehouse, the old TA site and new phases at the site opposite Watermead, Aylesbury Vale DC is building on a scale the town doesn't need.

What Section 106 agreements are lining their nest I wonder?

The councillors making the expansion plans don't live in the town, and don't see the problems this will cause town residents (infrastructure, power and services). Can you say dormitory town?
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Wheretogo,

Everywhere 22/04/2008 14:46:44
I think people need to read the Regional Plan for the South East, and indeed the Plans across the Country to see that it is not only Aylesbury. There is a requirement for much more housing because of population growth and increased number of households; the current market conditions do not halt that need.

If people think affordability is a problem now, wait until they see what will happen in 20 years time when the population growth has occurred and no houses built. They will probably be ok because they have houses already but others will not.

It seems selfish for those who have property effectively saying that they do not want a reasonable supply for new house buyuers and potentially their children.

It has to go somewhere but of course needs to be planned well.
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Colin Rickard,

Hulcott 23/04/2008 21:11:01
I agree that houses have to go somewhere. I suggest Milton Keynes; after all that's why it was built. Also, have you been to Northern England lately? Loads of room up there. Spread the housing, spread the population and spread the wealth. Aylesbury is full. If we need more housing build some new towns. Don't turn those that exist into soul-less dormitory towns.
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