Fairford Leys
Fairford Leys centre | |
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Fairford Leys Centre. | |
Location within Buckinghamshire | |
Population | 4,858 (2011 Census)(Coldharbour Parish)[1] |
OS grid reference | SP7913 |
Civil parish |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Aylesbury |
Postcode district | HP19 |
Dialling code | 01296 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Buckinghamshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
UK Parliament | |
Fairford Leys is a housing development[2][3] in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, designed in the urban village style, with the street and block layout making it more friendly to pedestrians and cyclists. The three main developers of the development were bound by a design code to ensure architectural cohesion and this is maintained through covenants on the deeds of each property.
Concept
Fairford Leys is a mixed use development consisting of 1,900 homes, on the western edge of
Fairford Leys is a mixed use development that follows the principles of an
The architecture reflects traditional Aylesbury housing styles and incorporates Victorian elements such as lamp posts and railings. The centre of Fairford Leys is enclosed by a "city wall", which consists of three- and four-storey townhouses that form a continuous facade along the streets. The main entrance to the centre is marked by two towers that resemble medieval gate towers. This design feature was inspired by medieval city walls such as those in York, and was suggested by John Simpson, the master planner for Fairford Leys.
Developments in Fairford Leys are controlled by the 16-page guidelines, which are a summary of some of the important aspects of the original Design Code. They govern the look and materials used in several aspects of construction, including roof materials, chimneys, window materials, front boundary fences and planting, and front door colours.[5]
The centre contains a higher density of COUNCIL housing, with larger
Facilities
Fairford Leys has its own
(known as the Fairford Leys Centre), which hosts a wide variety of events and activities, including dance classes, badminton, karate, children's parties, wedding receptions, corporate functions and council meetings. The main centre was officially opened in November 2004.Education
St Mary's Church of England School is a mixed,
Transport
Fairford Leys is served by a popular bus service, the Silver Rider. It commenced in 2004 and runs directly to
See also
References
- ^ Neighbourhood Statistics 2011 census, Accessed 2 February 2013
- Buckinghamshire County Council. pp. 7, 82, 99, 125. Archived from the original(PDF) on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Bamford, Thomas (7 October 2019). "£4.5m grant secured to trial 'tomorrow's technology' in Fairford Leys". Bucks Herald. Aylesbury. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Fairford Leys History | ColdharBour Parish Council". www.coldharbour-pc.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/get/assets/docs/schools/Fairford_Leys_Parents_Consultation.pdf[permanent dead link]