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Any substantial development along the A12 corridor will undoubtedly lead to increased traffic, not only on the A12, but also on the A1023 and at the Brook Street Roundabout. As a family living in this area we use these roads daily and already experience significant delays, especially at peak times.

The sites around Pilgrim's Hatch (e.g. 089 and 024B) would lead to increased traffic on Hall Lane as it's used as a short cut for getting from North Brentwood into Shenfield. As residents of Hall Lane we have seen 6 accidents outside the front of our house in the last 6 years. I have been clipped by a wing mirror whilst walking and we have had a car run across our drive way when it was out of control. We have 3 young children and a dog and don't feel safe at the front of our house. Hall Lane only has the width for one car at many points and any significant increase in traffic could lead to deadlocks.

Following on from this, we obviously have substantial reservations about the proposed site on the "Land East of Hall Lane" (218). This is a substantial site and there is no way that Hall Lane could cope with the increased traffic that it would bring.

As a young family we understand the need for affordable local housing but increased traffic in this area (and particularly Hall Lane) would probably force us to move further afield.

Thanks for your time.