Object
Preferred Site Allocations 2018
Representation ID: 19233
Received: 08/03/2018
Respondent: Mr Richard Allum
Traffic congestion in the area is already at an intolerable level. This development would add both vehicular and pedestrian traffic volume to this street network, way beyond
its design and capability. schools bordering this site have very little playing field space and these sites would provide the schools much needed expansion of sports facilities. This should be a Protected Open Space within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The development would be out of character for the area. Access by emergency services would be further restricted with concomitant effects on health and crime. There would be an increase in pollution.
Housing Sites - Greenfield land within settlement boundaries; Land at Priests Lane, Shenfield - Site reference: 044 and 178. My concerns to the development of this site are on the following grounds: 1. Traffic congestion in the area is already at an intolerable level. This will be exacerbated with the associated danger and pollution along the narrow Priest's Lane with only a single narrow footpath on one side and being a main pedestrian conduit for school children and families leading to Brentwood schools and town. This development would add both vehicular and pedestrian traffic volume to this street network, way beyond its design and capability. The vulnerability already experienced by cyclists and pedestrians at busy periods will be compounded by the increased traffic risks. Such planning is not only dangerous but would result in serious detriment to the area and is irresponsible. 2. The two schools bordering this site have very little playing field space and these sites would provide the schools much needed expansion of sports facilities, in line with government policy. 3. This should be a Protected Open Space within the Metropolitan Green Belt and provides essential habitat for wildlife including a wide range of birdlife, deer and other fauna and flora. Such habitats maintain the balance of character associated with Brentwood and this loss would again result in serious detriment to the area. 4. Even to my layman's view the high density of dwellings appears way out of keeping with the character of the area. Once more resulting in serious detriment to the area. 5. The land concerned borders the busy main railway linking London to the east, which is soon to be added to by the London Crossrail Scheme. Such land should be allowed to provide a residential-free corridor for reasons of noise, pollution and safety. 6. Access by emergency services would be further restricted with concomitant effects on health and crime. 7. The dirt and atmospheric pollution associated with the construction of this development would be intolerable within the confines of the area. This area cannot absorb the construction traffic that will exceed the capability of the neighbouring street network and will cause an unacceptable level of danger.