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Aylesbury Vale District Council has carried out an
appraisal of Akeley village, and has designated
a single, small Conservation Area centred on the historic core
of the settlement
containing a large number of historic buildings. The proposal
was approved by the full Aylesbury Vale District Council meeting on 5th March 2008.
This initiative has been supported by the
Parish Council and a copy of the final document can be downloaded
by clicking here. A copy of the earlier draft document can be
downloaded
by clicking here. Any detailed questions should be passed to Emilia Hands at Aylesbury Vale District
Council on 01296 585748 or by email at ehands@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk.
The Conservation Area team have a website and this can be
visited by clicking
here.
Alternatively, you are welcome to contact any one of the councillors or write to the Parish
Council. Contact details can be found by clicking
here
Here is a map of the conservation area:
The following is a letter that has been
sent to all residents of Akeley within the Conservation Area
The following
is extracted from the proposal:
There is a strong sense of ownership throughout
Akeley, and local residents value their village highly. Strong
boundaries delineate properties providing enclosure around the
public spaces and residents take good care of their houses and
gardens. All these features contribute to the special character
of the village.
There is limited green space within the proposed
Conservation Area. With the exception of the churchyard and
grass verges, all the green space within the area is private
garden. Outside the Conservation Area there is a recreation
ground to the east of Church Hill. To the south west of the
Conservation Area there is another area of green space. This
area is in private ownership, although it may originally have
been part of a larger public common. It has been split into
private paddocks, but is criss-crossed with public footpaths.
The many tall trees and hedges that run along property
boundaries frame views around the area. There is a strong sense
of enclosure along the length of Main Street, which contrasts
with the open feeling of The Square.
Conservation Area designation cannot prevent
development, nor should it endeavour to do so as it would
prevent further organic growth of the settlement. However, it is
important that designation and other forms of protection inform
planning decisions and prevent modern construction from
obscuring that which is special about the area. In the case of
Akeley this would include the historic plan form and
architectural variety, the green and open character of the
surrounding area, and the intangible aspects of character such
as the sense of movement through and around the village.
war memorial
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Our local MP John
Bercow was among the 100 plus people who attended the
rededication of the Akeley War Memorial. It has been restored
under the auspices of Akeley Parish Council with the work being
carried out by Angela Hawker, John Hockley, Elaine Rowlands and
John Tibbett's. The stone work was carried out by H.W.Mason and
Sons of Newport Pagnell. It was paid for by relatives of the
deceased, villagers and friends.
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The service of re-dedication was conducted
by Margaret Culley and held the churchyard.
The British Legion attended and the last post
was sounded. Wreathes were laid by John Bercow representing
the relatives, friends and villagers, Peter Hay representing the
British Legion and John Hockley representing the sub committee. Other
people laid poppy crosses at the memorial. The Dough Boys First World War
Re-enactment Group concluded the service by firing a volley.
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If you would like a copy
of these and other pictures, please click
here for the report in Adobe PDF format
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As many of you will be aware, the War
Memorial in the village churchyard has been re-inscribed
The
restoration of the Akeley War Memorial was completed on Thursday
August 7th 2008 The names of those men killed in
World War 1 have been re-inscribed and the blank tablets affixed
to the two opposing sides for balance. The verses have been
re-inscribed on the reverse of the memorial.
The Akeley War Memorial has been
restored under the auspices of Akeley Parish Council with the
work being carried out by Angela Hawker, John Hockley, Elaine
Rowlands and John Tibbetts. The work was carried out by
H.W.Mason and Sons of Newport Pagnell. It was paid for by
relatives of the deceased, villagers and friends.
The service of re-dedication conducted
by Margaret Culley will be held in the churchyard (or in the
village hall if wet) and the unveiling will be by John Bercow
MP. The British Legion will be in attendance and the last post
will be sounded. Wreathes will be laid by John Bercow representing
the relatives, friends and villagers, Peter Hay representing the
British Legion and John Hockley representing the sub committee.
Poppy crosses will be available for those who wish to place
these at the memorial. The Dough Boys First World War
Re-enactment Group will conclude the service by firing a volley.
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