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Cycle Winchester is a community campaign group based in Winchester. The aim of Cycle Winchester is to make Winchester better by bike, i.e. to create a better Winchester (the city and surrounding...
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Dear Sirs, NATS anticipates no impact from the M3J9 proposal and has no comments to make. We acknowledge receipt of the submission of a DCO from National Highways as per their correspondence dated...
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I use the M3 junction 9 daily often multiple times daily for work and pleasure. I hope to see improvement in traffic flow and a much safer road layout.
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I support the proposals for the M3 J9 Improvement Scheme.
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We have made multiple representations in relation to this scheme (letters of 18-2-18, 25-8-19, 6-7-21). Nothing has altered except the growing insanity of this scheme. National Highways continues to...
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I cannot conceive how this tallies locally, nationally or on a world view with the climate emergency we are already in, I do not agree with any money being spent on this project tgat will increase...
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The proposed diversion are wholly unsuitable and impractical. They will adversely affect the Winchester inner ring road and residential areas such as Headbourne Worthy and Kings Worthy. There have...
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Although the scheme will no doubt secure benefits in the long term, the short term disruption to Junction 9 will have an impact on our business and its employees, with any major project initiative I...
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Flow improvements needed to and from A34 and in merge with M3
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The impact on the Climate Emergency The impact on biodiversity The impact of increased air pollution The impact of more industrialisation of the area. The high cost of changing this one junction...
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Just here to commend NH on including a new cycleway from Cart & Horses, Kingsworthy to Winnall, and bridleway from Easton Lane to Long Walk.
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I have lived in the Village of [] for some 28 years and the M3 has been a very big part of my daily commute. The proposed works will have a catastrophic effect on the Villages that surround these...
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In my opinion the money could be better spent sequestering carbon by rewilding national parks/ increase nature reserves. This would also have the added benefit of the desperately needed increase in...
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I live on thw [] that is literally on junction 9 of the M3. So we are very effected by any works on the junction. Very interested in the earthworks and tree screening that will be between us and the...
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It would be reckless to proceed with this project until it is clear it will not undermine the government targets to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050, and until alternative less harmful ways of...
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I’m very worried about the proximity of the new road and pathways related to it, to our property. I’m very concerned that the landscape is done properly, with lots of mature trees and the roads being...
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I have access rights along Long Walk/Fulling Mill Lane
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The expansion of the current highway system encourages traffic growth, increases carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere, further suppresses wild life, pollutes our water ways and depletes our...
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Carbon emissions from construction Pollution from diverted traffic during construction This will encourage more traffic when we need to reduce
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I oppose everything that will lead to an increase in traffic because of the harm caused by motor vehicles to the climate, physical health, mental health, children, sense of community, and wildlife.
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Our parish sits at the edge of the proposed works and we are broadly in favour of the improvements but obviously have the safety and interests of our parishioners at the front of our views. We welcome...
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I WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER MY OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT ON THE BASIS THAT IT IS HUGELY DAMAGING TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND RUNS COUNTER TO THE UK'S COMMITMENT TO CLIMATE EMERGENCY MEASURES
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This project is a total waste pf public money, leading to an increase on traffic, fossil fuel pollution and global warming. The government should be encouraging reduction in traffic, not the increase....
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I am concerned that this project is seeking to increase road capacity, and hence greenhouse gas emissions, at a time when we urgently need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
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For too long we have been told that building roads solves problems but the reality is it just creates them. There is a plethora of evidence that expanding road capacity creates Induced Demand,...
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I object to the proposal on the grounds of further destruction of wildlife habitat, higher pollution levels and higher co2 emmissons
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This is completely incompatible with preventing the climate crisis.
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Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is the most important priority for humanity now. We are already heading for catastrophic effects from climate change and warming well above 1.5 degrees celsius....
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This project is a shameless capacity increase in order to encourage growth of traffic at a time when the government should be planning for traffic reduction. National Highways predicts a carbon cost...
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A new junction will encourage further growth in car traffic at a time when there should be greater investment in public transport and infrastructure.
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I object to this proposal on environmental grounds
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It has been proved repeatedly that if you expand roads, you get more traffic. Instead, what's required is better public transport, better walking & cycling facilities, and car sharing schemes, for...
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This scheme will attract even more vehicles to the area. It will increase carbon emissions and worsen air quality. We should be moving away from road expansion - we face a climate crisis. I am opposed...
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I do not support this development
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I am opposed t this project. I have concerns as the scheme increases traffic and carbon emissions, and impacts on the South Downs National Park.
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I object to the M3J9 upgrade because it will increase emissions due to construction and increased traffic at a time when we legally obliged to reduce emissions.
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Ramblers Association Registration Comments related to DCO for M3 junction 9 Improvement - DRAFT 1. The Ramblers Association (Winchester Group) has been fully engaged with the Walkers, Cyclists and...
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Great concern that this will drive even more traffic down the A34 and create more noise and air pollution.
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I am concerned about the visual impact of the historic city of Winchester from the surrounding countryside and increase in noise levels and pollution.
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1. We have concerns about the increased traffic pollution this will bring locally - particulate and noise. 2. We have concerns about the increased traffic pollution that will spill over into our...
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Impacts on local rights of way and provision / mitigation for walkers, cyclists and horse riders who use them’
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I have particular concerns around the cumulative impacts between this project and the increased capacity of the M3 and transformation into a Smart Motorway. I do not believe the assessment that there...
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I wish to Register my objection to this project is the lack of alternative proposals such as Rail Infrastructure (both Passenger and Freight). The money would perhaps be better spent on automating...
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Need to understand impact of M3 J9 improvement on A33 past my house. Am I going to construction traffic am I going to have increased traffic past my house during construction or on opening What are...
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Strongly opposed to £200 million improvements plans
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The significant carbon impacts are concerning.
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I think the current proposals are huge improvement on the first set of proposals. I would like to check on the final details when they are published and reserve further comment until then.
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It seems a lot do money to spend at a time when there’s a cost of living crisis and reduced funding for many much needed other things. The impact on the environment in increasing road use rather than...
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Dear Sirs Highways England (Promoter) Application for an Order Granting Development Consent for the M3 Junction 9 Improvement project (Order). Planning Inspectorate Reference: TR010055 Objection on...
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Timing and and road closures during construction
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Hampshire County Council (The Council) is a host authority for this application, with specific interests relating to local highway impact, Lead Local Flood Authority and Countryside Access (Public...
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We have a climate and biodiversity crisis inc. consequences of the aforementioned on our health and well-being plus wider nature. These crises require a comprehensive comparative analysis of the...
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M3 Junction 9 Improvement - very important and vital for the area.
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Historic England (retaining the formal title of the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England) is the government service championing England’s heritage and giving expert, constructive...
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I am the owner of a property which is at [] and includes approximately one mile of the River Itchen and is an SSSI. The property is accessed via the A33 and will be impacted by the proposed project....
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Royal Mail (RM) does not have an in principle objection to this proposed road scheme but is seeking to secure mitigations to protect its operations during the construction phase. Under section 35 of...
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Approximately 62% of the proposed Scheme area falls within the South Downs National Park and the majority of the remaining Scheme area is within the setting of the National Park. In summary, the...
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Thank you for your consultation regarding the above development. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on your proposals at this stage of the project. Please note...
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We live close to this junction and my concern is the increase in noise, traffic polution plus increase in traffic that may divert through our area.
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1 I'm a regular user of this A33/A34/M3 junction. 2 I am especially interested in plans to free flow from A33/A34 to M3 southbound and northbound. 3 I am eager to see the final plans for separating...
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This is unethical. The carbon footprint of this project is very high. We don't need a bigger motorway we need investment in our local roads which are blighted by potholes and we need better bus...
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Huge environmental impact.Spend on more pressing projects.
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Do not see that the need for this scheme has been established
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In the midst of a climate and biodiversity emergency, this road building project does not make sense. The investment would be better spent on public transport or cycling infrastructure.
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As the County Councillor the the Itchen Valley Division, the impact of the M3 junction 9 proposals both during construction, and in operation will have a huge effect on residents in my division. The...
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Many of the roads in my vicinity are in a very poor condition with potholes, cracks and deep drops at the sides which have caused damage to my and my family's cars and could potentially cause injury....
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I believe this junction construction to be a waste of money saving little time for commuters such as myself, and causing more chaos on the M27 following years of upheaval as the smart motorway was...
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This project is environmentally hostile to wildlife and plant life, and will during its construction cause much carbon dioxide to be emitted. And the extra cars using it will too Spend the money on...
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This scheme encourages road traffic and will release massive volumes of carbon dioxide with the extensive use of concrete. Both of these are incompatible with reaching net zero by 2030
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Money could be better spent on up keep in roads and the local area
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This project is not compatible with the UK commitment to net zero. The CCCC has said we must stop road infrastructure building in order to reduce emissions. It will make little difference to...
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This is a waste of money which should be better spent on public transport. The idea is outmoded and old fashioned. You are polishing a turd. The transport policy is broken if you have to resort to...
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The amount of money necessary to make this change is not worth the outcome. It would be much more useful if it went into something more people could appreciate, such as a relief scheme for people...
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I am a landowner whose property lies alongside the A34. My land includes a SSSI - it adjoins Winnall Moor. I am concerned to know the precise details of the plans to protect & not jeopardise this...
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I am very concerned about the use of a huge amount to tax payers' money, better spent on reducing car travel, not increasing it. This is bad for the planet as well as the local air quality in our...
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General Interest This project will be taking place in part within The Civil Parish of the Itchen Valley. Itchen Valley Parish Council is one of the largest Parish Councils in the Winchester District....
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I am a local resident that lives next to the motorway. I have concerns about how the change to four lanes will impact on noise and pollution for me and my fellow residents. I am interested to explore...
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RJM is landowner of farmland/water meadows alongside the A34. The land includes part of the Barton Carrier river & is a SSSI - it adjoins Winnall Moor. I am concerned to know the precise details of...
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It is contrary to the local council (Winchester City Council and Hampshire County Council) Declarations of Climate Emergency and their action plans It will not solve any congestion problem The road...
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We object this project because: - it will lead to increased carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution by increasing car traffic accross the region - it will increase noise pollution - it will...
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I would like to support the position held by WinACC. This scheme is only likely to create induced demand, increase pollution and take much needed funding away from active travel. I am unconvinced that...
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I object to this scheme as it will lead to an increase in traffic and carbon emissions. In the Environmental Statement National Highways say the scheme would cause an extra 37,070 tonnes of carbon...
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I strongly object to this development and the impact it will have on the South Downs National Park and local communities through air and noise pollution, visual impact and climate change. At a time...
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Dr Andrew Boswell, Climate Emergency Planning and Policy I am an independent environmental consultant. I object to the M3 Junction 9: (1) The most important question is “to what extent does the...
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I would like to raise concerns about noise, disruption and deterioration in air quality for local residents living vary close to the junction and in the surrounding roads.
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As a neighbouring Local Authority we would like to register as an interested party in order to keep track of the application and assess any impacts on local residents and the local environment. These...
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Our ref: HA/2023/124853/02 Your ref: TR010055 Date: 13 March 2023 Dear Sir or Madam, Application by National Highways Company Limited for an Order Granting Development Consent for the M3 Junction 9...
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Hampshire Countryside Access Forum (HCAF) is an independent statutory body with members who represent the views of recreational users, land managers and others with an interest in countryside access....
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I’m concerned that active travel has not been prioritised appropriately.
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A city councillor in a ward affected by the M3 J9 project.
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As a local City and Parish Councillor I am keen to ensure that the impacts of noise, disruption of local traffic and air quality are properly assessed and mitigated.
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New Forest District Council recognises that there are unlikely to be any direct impacts on its communities. Nevertheless, the wider implications of the project on the strategic highway network...
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To ensure the project is really worth it and if it goes ahead will it be another HS2 and stop halfway leaving a mess for whatever time it takes to get the money to carry on. Also similar to the...
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This is a massive increase in width of the motorway, effectively doubling in size. Although the plan is to create 'species-rich' grassland, etc, the fact is that land is being taken to build this...
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£200 million could be better spent on things with a positive impact rather than the negative impact this scheme will produce. We need to have fewer cars on the roads, not make space for more. I am...
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The A34/M3 Junction 9 scheme will provide strategic access to the Port of Southampton on the important Midlands-Solent corridor for freight. Reliability and congestion at this junction has been...
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This relevant representation is submitted on behalf of Southern Water Services Limited (“SWS”). SWS is the appointed water undertaker under the Water Industry Act 1991 for certain areas in the...
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As a local resident and motorist, I do not see a need for this development. I use this junction regularly and the improvements it will make to the journey are minimal in the light of the huge cost of...
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These are my remaining comments from the 2021 consultation that I would like to enter into the Examination: 1/ Why has the existing R&W materials compound site situated right next to Junction 9...
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Transport Action Network objects to the DCO application as the Applicant acknowledges the scheme would lead to increases in traffic and carbon emissions. This will make it more difficult fir tge UK to...
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