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I am writing with my objections to the above mentioned proposal for development on this greenfield site. The current situation in regards to traffic and pollution along Priests Lane I'm sure is well documented.

With increased building and development of sites pouch as Officers Meadow, conversion of the old Town Hall plus several smaller but additional sites especially since the introduction of Crossrail I cannot see the sense nor the benefit of such a development. The significant increase in traffic and pollution especially at peak times will have a major environmental and safety impact on the surrounding roads.
Priests Lane is sadly a major link already for many people including the new houses to the A127 and also to the A12. This will only seek to further exacerbate the problem.
I experience on a daily basis the mayhem at peak times at the pollution hotspot of Ingrave Road, Priests Lane, Middleton Hall Road.

I am also extremely concerned as to where the access for such a development would be sited. The entrance onto Priests Lane from St. Andrews Place is already a dangerous bend. Cars are often seen to cut off the corner just before St Andrews coming in from Middleton Hall end. Again, I have experienced this hazard on a daily basis with damage having been received to my car rhs wing mirror. I can provide evidence.

Also, it is my understanding that the current schools, surgeries and other amenities are meant to cope with this additional demand. My experience for both attendance and parking to these amenities shows that this is already at breaking point.
To be clear, if this proposal is to move forward I would be extremely concerned for the safety, health and well-being of residents in the surrounding area of Priests Lane.

I do not believe that the council is really listening to residents and is forging ahead regardless. Therefore could you please confirm that you are in receipt of this email objection and that due consideration will be taken of the points raised in my letter.