Councillors in Buckinghamshire have agreed on guidance for a 1,000-home development near Wendover.
The council’s cabinet approved a Supplementary Planning Document at its July 16 meeting to shape planning and development decisions for RAF Halton once it ceases to be a military base in 2027.
The airfield was identified as a site for growth in the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan 2011-2031 (VALP) which was adopted in 2021.
Buckinghamshire Council has worked with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (part of the Ministry of Defence) to develop the framework and principles for the development.
Peter Strachan, Buckinghamshire Council’s cabinet member for planning & regeneration, said: “The closure of RAF Halton offers an excellent opportunity for the development of a high-quality residential neighbourhood with associated infrastructure, services and facilities including a new local centre, a primary school, and enhanced green spaces.
“With at least 1,000 dwellings on the site (with a minimum of 250 of these being affordable housing), this will make a much-needed contribution to meeting the housing needs of Buckinghamshire residents via predominantly brownfield redevelopment whilst protecting other areas of Buckinghamshire from development.
“Our detailed Supplementary Planning Document outlines the expectations and prerequisites for this project, ensuring that the new neighbourhood aligns with the desires and needs of both incoming residents and existing locals.”
The SPD can be seen here.
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