A RESIDENT wants planners to think carefully about the redevelopment of Dartford town centre.

Two weeks ago Dartford Council announced it wants residents' views of how £20m should be spent on the area.

Suggestions included shops, flats, pathways and sporting facilities.

But Terence Ranger, of Kingsfield Terrace, Priory Road, is urging planners not to make the area more congested.

Mr Ranger says cars visiting the retail park in Prospect Place already stop him from parking outside of his home.

The 51-year-old said: "Not only are we unable to park but we take our lives in our hands when we cross the road."

A council spokesman said: "We have had a really good response to the consultation.

"Congestion and traffic flow in Dartford is an issue and we are promoting public transport as one solution."

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