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As a resident of Glanthams Road which is opposite the proposed site, I strongly object to such a large development. Priests Lane is very narrow and always very busy, particularly during rush hour when the traffic queues from Middleton Hall Lane traffic lights all the way down to Glanthams Road on many occasions making it impossible to get into Brentwood. There is only a narrow pavement on one side of the road making it dangerous to walk along - particularly as the road is very narrow and cars drive very close to the curb. 95 new dwellings will heavily impact this traffic and Priests Lane and the surrounding roads would be gridlocked. It would also have a negative effect on local schools and health care provisions. Schools are already oversubscribed (particularly secondary schools) and it is impossible to get a doctors appointment for at least 3 weeks at the local surgeries. Shenfield used to have a village feel but the area is gradually becoming more and more overcrowded and whilst I appreciate new housing has to be built, using Priests Lane as the accessway to this development would be a major mistake.