The first phase of the latest major new development in the Aylesbury Vale area got underway on yesterday 5 July when contractors began work on the Berryfields site, north-west of Aylesbury town centre.

When complete, Berryfields will accommodate 3,000 homes, community facilities and areas for employment opportunities. Around a quarter of the homes will be affordable and all will have access to super-fast Broadband. An access road to neighbouring Aylesbury Vale Parkway Station is already in place.

There is provision for three schools – two primary schools and the proposed state-of- the-art Aylesbury Academy. The purpose-built academy will offer students skills in specialist science and technology and include the very latest ICT technology.

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Opposite the academy will be a local centre, which will include a food store and 10 other smaller shops. Elsewhere will be units for employment and 72 hectares of parks and green open spaces, which will include 13 equipped play areas.

The first tranche of new homes on the 187 hectare site will be ready for occupation next year. Taylor Wimpey is the first developer to begin work, with others following later in the year.

Steve Rolt, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, said: "Berryfields is an exciting new community offering a wealth of choice for all home-buyers and fulfilling a long-standing need to provide high-quality housing for local people.

"Located on the edge of picturesque open countryside, yet within easy reach of Aylesbury town centre, Berryfields looks set to become the destination of choice for house-hunters in the area. The new homes will enjoy superb transport links, schools and community facilities, plus acres of public open space on the doorstep."

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