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I strongly oppose this development plan for the following reasons.
Firstly, I am concerned with the impact at the development will have on the local area on the
environment. Increased traffic exacerbates the level of pollution in the Brentwood / Sheffield
area.
Secondly, I submit that the proposed development will contribute to overcrowding the area.
Traffic is already a major issue on Priests lane, in part because of the connection that Priests
Lane provides between Brentwood and Shenfield. Down Priests lane, the roads are particularly
narrow, and in the absence of any traffic control measures, reckless driving is rife. For example,
cars overtaking on the bends round Priests lane. During construction of the proposed
development in particular, Priests lane will struggle to cope with the demand. The importance of
the flow of traffic is vital, especially considering Brentwood School, there is a need for easy
access for parents to pick up their children, in addition to emergency vehicles being able to
access the school where necessary.
Thirdly, provision of services to the public. The Doctors, Dentists and Schools in the local area
are already oversubscribed. The proposed development would exacerbate this shortness earlier.
In relation to schools, this is an issue which will only be worsened due to the introduction of
Crossrail. As the admissions director of Brentwood School argues, parents are turning to schools
outside of London, such as in Brentwood and Shenfield.
Fourthly, Priests Lane will deteriorate from a village-type community to an industrialised town.
Moreover, I submit that the protection afforded by Article 1 of the First Protocol; of the enjoyment
to my property would be severely compromised by the proposed development.