Brentwood Borough Council has approved a major development for 112,000 square meters of warehouse space. This is expected to significantly increase traffic on the B186 Warley Street, particularly between the Brentwood Enter site and the Warley Interchange with the A127.

Concerns are rising about the road's capacity to handle a 71% increase in traffic, especially with the expected rise in HGVs. Councillor Phil Mynott highlighted the potential challenges posed by such a traffic surge on a single-lane road. Despite concerns about its impact on the Great Warley conservation area, council consultant Paulette McAllister believes the harm will be manageable.

The Brentwood Enterprise Park, spearheaded by St Modwen, aims to meet about 40% of the region's employment needs for the next decade. The project is expected to create over 2,000 full-time jobs and bring significant economic benefits, including local spending and business rates.

The development includes four warehouses, with the largest covering an area equivalent to 14 football pitches. Plans also involve constructing a new road bridge over the A127 for site access, reconfiguring existing entrances, and adding new access points to improve connectivity with the M25, Junction 29.