Object
Preferred Site Allocations 2018
Representation ID: 19041
Received: 18/02/2018
Respondent: Mrs Karen Massie
Object to the planned development of this site primarily due to the increase in traffic. Priests Lane is already a very busy road, with narrow lanes and paths, I fear for my children's safety when they walk to school. The danger is exacerbated by the speed of the traffic along the road, which often exceeds the speed limit. The planned development would result in an increase in traffic during and after construction which would continue to significantly and unacceptably increase the danger in this road for both pedestrians and drivers. .
I object to the planned development of this site primarily due to the increase in traffic. Priests Lane is already a very busy road, with narrow lanes and paths.
Firstly, when my children walk down the road each day to school, I fear for their safety. Most of the path along Priests Lane is very narrow and only suitable for people to walk single file, even though children often walk in pairs.
The danger is exacerbated by the speed of the traffic along the road, which often exceeds the speed limit.
Secondly, the road is very narrow at both ends, near Shenfield Common and the entrance to Woodway. It is often not possible for cars to pass each other at the narrowest points.
The planned development would result in an increase in traffic during construction, which would cause danger and chaos for the duration of the build. Once completed, the increase in traffic with ~100 more houses would continue to significantly and unacceptably increase the danger in this road for both pedestrians and drivers.
I have further concerns regarding:
* the ability of the local amenities to cope with an increase in local residents, e.g. doctors, schools and public transport
* noise pollution
* devaluing the existing houses and making Shenfield a less attractive place to live