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  • Colin Crossman

    Our representation will consist of the following points: Severance of access rights over 2 level crossings that we have historical rights over Improper use of the dco to provide a third party with an... Read more

  • Gareth Jones

    As a resident of Portishead I am generally very supportive of the plans. I have no issues as presented

  • Osborne Clarke LLP (Osborne Clarke LLP ) on behalf of Western Power Distribution (South West) plc (Western Power Distribution (South West) plc)

    We act for Western Power Distribution (South West) plc ('WPD') whose registered office is at Avonbank, Feeder road, Bristol, BS2 0TB. Please accept this as WPD's representation consisting of a holding... Read more

  • Aston & Co UK Ltd (Aston & Co UK Ltd)

    Support for the project on the following grounds by relieving the traffic at peak flows from Portishead to the local employment centre of Bristol; Providing the reals opportunity for more sustainable... Read more

  • John Burke

    I want to be able to illustrate all the positive benefits that this will bring to the wider Bristol community. In particular how it will reduce commuting time and reduce the amount of traffic coming... Read more

  • Luke Bonham

    The introduction of old diesel trains is now at odds with NSC declaration of a climate emergency and could be open to a legal challenge. Plans are being put in place to migrate away from fossil fuels... Read more

  • Tony Coughlan

    I live close to the railway line and cycle/walk on the routes affected by it's redevelopment. As a neighbour, I am also interested in the environmental impact of the line.

  • Mrs Jane Fear on behalf of Mr Michael James LEE (Mr Michael James LEE)

    Dear Sir I am representing my father Mr Michael James Lee. He is elderly and I hold a Power of Attorney for him, allowing me to act on his behalf. Please note that all correspondence should be sent to... Read more

  • Andrew Watt

    I fully proposed the proposed scheme. It will substantially improve rail services in the area, and therefore provide significant economic and social benefits. It will reduce road usage and associated... Read more

  • Peter Kirsen (WITHDRAWN)

    reference 06/566 This indicates a potential compulsory purchase. I would like to have an informal discussion with a surveyor regarding a more amicable and less costly alternative

  • North Somerset Levels Internal Drainage Board (North Somerset Levels Internal Drainage Board)

    The North Somerset Levels Internal Drainage Board is a flood risk management authority, and under the Land Drainage Act 1991 has a duty to “exercise a general supervision over all matters relating to... Read more

  • Andrew Youngs

    I am concerned about arrangements for pedestrians and cyclists crossing Royal Portbury Dock Road once the off-road cycle route is diverted from under the road bridge to climb up the embankments to... Read more

  • W J Hall

    I am a user of NCN26, the cycle way from Pill to Portishead. My representation will relate to the effects of the railway on NCN26 1. Introducing an extra dog leg into NCN26, so making it more... Read more

  • Tom Stanley

    1. What else is being done to prevent users of the train station parking in the village quarter for free? The roads are already busy and impacts bus routes and waste collections? (Look at Nailsea &... Read more

  • Dr Bob Langton

    Whilst I am strongly in favour of the reopening of a passenger service on the Bristol-Portishead railway line I have severe reservations about the detailed plans for the necessary work in the Pill &... Read more

  • Martin Berry

    Portishead Branch line DCO scheme environmental statement, volume 2. Chapter 4. Description of the proposed works. Pages 4-18 to 4-21. Construction of the railway Works Numbers 1 and 1A 3 Options are... Read more

  • Pill & Easton-in-Gordano Parish Council (Pill & Easton-in-Gordano Parish Council)

    Concerns about the impact of the MetroWest DCO Scheme on the residents of Pill & Easton-in-Gordano Parish, the local environment and its wildlife, during both the construction and operational phases... Read more

  • Somerset County Council (Somerset County Council)

    This representation is made by Somerset County Council as an ‘adjacent’ planning authority. Planning and Transport Policy Context The MetroWest Phase 1 project will contribute to delivery on our... Read more

  • Mike Richards on behalf of Nine of Bristol (Nine of Bristol)

    1) We support the application to reuse an existing route and provide energy efficient, public transport. But the time line to completion considering the climate crisis should dictate electrification... Read more

  • Rob Harvey

    I have grave concerns about the creation of work depots in Pill and Ham Green re the Metrowest reinstatement of the Portishead to Bristol rail line. Though the presence of toads, newts and reptiles at... Read more

  • William Ovel

    Concerns relating to disruption caused to Pill & Easton-in-Gordano residents by DCO Scheme. These include, but are not limited to: 1. Location of Construction Compound at Lodway Farm with attendant... Read more

  • Charles Money

    My wife, Sarah-Jane Money, and I are the owners of (Redacted). We have been notified that this is subject to a DCO as part of the works preparing the railway line. We rent this property out to... Read more

  • Eleanor Blaney

    My concerns are that there has been a lack of specific information about works to be carried out. Access has been requested to a portion of our land but we do not know for how long, at what times,... Read more

  • Deborah Burton

    conerned about the use of Lodway farm as a construction compound as this will make it a brown site afterwards with the potential for houses to be built there

  • Kathryn Wring

    The plan to access a compound via The Breaches and therefore also Trinder Road, The Poplars & the village of Easton in Gordano is totally inappropriate for the relevant traffic and size of the roads.... Read more

  • John Mccann

    I am concerned the Lodway Farm construction compound is the not the best option for the planned works. My home and garden backs onto this land. I feel the possible 24hr, 7 day a week works will impact... Read more

  • Mrs Mollie Young

    Of paramount importance to me is as a resident of TRINDER ROAD and I feel that the issues with allowing such traffic with resulting dust, noise and pollution to come down this road and into Lodway... Read more

  • Susan Adamson

    Portishead Branch line DCO scheme environmental statement, volume 2. Chapter 4. Description of the proposed works. Pages 4-18 to 4-21. Construction of the railway Works Numbers 1 and 1A 3 Options are... Read more

  • Colin Howells

    Portishead is town with nearly 30,000 residents with only one main road, the A369, leading in and out of the town. This road leads to a motorway junction, Jct 19 of the M5. Any serious incident on the... Read more

  • Health And Safety Executive (Health And Safety Executive)

    Please find HSE's Relevant Representation below: • HSE’s overall land use planning advice (Reference: ‘HSE’s Land Use Planning Methodology’), in relation to the aforementioned Major Hazard... Read more

  • Duncan Day

    As a regular user of the Sheepway to Pill cycle path, part of National Cycle Network Route 26, I am concerned about the temporary diversion planned for the section of the path between Marsh Lane and... Read more

  • Huw James

    This project will bring in the green inclusive growth North Somerset needs, and make a commute via public transport to Bristol and beyond feasible for Portishead residents. With a 20 minute journey to... Read more

  • Ian Pearce

    Whilst I am in favour of the development and reopening of the Portishead to Bristol line, I have real concerns about the proposed development of Lodway Farm for use as a construction compound. My key... Read more

  • Lands Improvement Holdings Ltd (Lands Improvement Holdings Ltd)

    Our representation will be in support of the proposed Portishead Branch Line – MetroWest Phase 1. There is a known shortage of housing throughout the country and a perceived concern relating to local... Read more

  • National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC and National Grid Ga (National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC and National Grid Ga)

    Representation by National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc Application by North Somerset District Council for an Order Granting Development Consent for the Portishead Branch Line - MetroWest Phase 1... Read more

  • Philip Virden

    1. The scheme is outdated. In 2019 the Council declared a climate emergency and pledged to do all it could to cut North Somerset’s carbon footprint. Running 36 diesel trains a day, most carrying very... Read more

  • Barry Cash

    Response to Bristol MetroWest Phase 1 DCO. Feb 2020 by Barry Cash This DCO has been applied for without considering alternative proposals e.g. the Portishead Busway campaign plan to to provide a peak... Read more

  • Paul Kent

    My concerns as a resident of Easton in Gordano relate to the construction period of the railway. The village is full of narrow roads and awkward areas many of which have been identified as routes for... Read more

  • Greenslade Taylor Hunt (Greenslade Taylor Hunt) on behalf of Stephen Bullock (Stephen Bullock)

    My Client wished to register as an interested party as he is concerned about the impact of the scheme on the area of Easton in Gordona. He has land that is potential affected by the scheme and feels... Read more

  • Greenslade Taylor Hunt (Greenslade Taylor Hunt) on behalf of Susan Freestone (Susan Freestone)

    The Client Mrs Freestone feels as though there has been a lack of communication on how the scheme will impact on her property and what her property is going to use for. She only found out late in the... Read more

  • Adam Simon Jacklin

    I am interested in the local impacts and benefits this proposal and service will bring to the village of Pill. I am interested in working with our community leaders to develop the best solution that... Read more

  • Bristol City Council (Bristol City Council)

    Bristol City Council has received notification from North Somerset Council (the Applicant) of the acceptance of this application for a Development Consent Order. Bristol City Council is a Host... Read more

  • Christine Weidner

    I live very close to Lodway Farm and have only in the past week or so heard that there are plans to use the farm land to complete sections of the Metrowest line to Portishead 24 hours a day, and that... Read more

  • Craig Thomson

    In favour

  • Daphne Havercroft

    As a volunteer who has helped toads to cross the cycle path at Lodway I am concerned that their needs have not been properly considered in planning by Metrowest so that they can continue to safely... Read more

  • David Mason

    I live in close proximity to the railway line and have already received planning notifications. I wish to continue to receive any information which becomes available and have the opportunity to... Read more

  • Dominic Fatchen

    I support the reopening of the line between Portishead to Bristol, and I am registering an interest as a private citizen. There are several issues that have yet to be resolved with the link with... Read more

  • Elizabeth Milner

    Over the last 10 years I have helped with migrating toads as part of Pill Toad Patrol, in an area adjacent to the M5 Avonmouth Bridge. They travel to the ponds near the bridge in early spring every... Read more

  • Francesca Milton

    I am extremely concerned about plans to concrete an area which is a prime habitat for endangered toads. I would like to understand how this damage could be mitigated or what considerations have been... Read more

  • Graham Hopkins

    I want to see the railway built but am concerned about the possible impact on wildlife of some aspects of the construction phase - for example, the use of land at Lodway Farm for a compound, given the... Read more

  • Helen Sherborne

    I am concerned that toads, frogs and newts, were not fully considered in the environmental survey. I would like to be assured that they will be able to continue their migration over the Breeches,... Read more

  • Hollye Kirkcaldy

    - reinstatement of the train line from Portishead through Pill and on to Bristol is vital to alleviate some of the major traffic congestion on the A369 currently. - consideration must be made to... Read more

  • Ian Davey

    I'm concerned about the impacts on wildlife at lodway farm

  • Ian MCdade

    I wish to offer my support for the Railway project with ideas that may help.

  • Janet Epplestone

    This is an important development for the village and community as a whole and will affect all of us in many ways. I am very much in favour.

  • Jill Coleman

    I am concerned for local wildlife along the tracks in Easton-in-Gordano and Pill especially the toads. Metrowest have put in mitigation measures for wildlife in a number of locations but not the... Read more

  • John Norval

    Commuter parking in Ham Green and Pill Adding Ham Green Halt as a stop Reserved seating for Pill residents who commute Effect on cycle path along river Are the trains going to be big enough to cope... Read more

  • Josh Arnold

    Benefits to Pill itself as trains will be full by the time they make it to the village.

  • Judy Copeland

    Please consider the welfare of the hundreds of Toads which annually in Feb and March cross the Cycle Path leading from Pill to the Avon Bridge to get to their breeding ponds. Any development over this... Read more

  • Julia Davis

    Train is vital for Pill which has an ageing population and has recently had its bus service slashed by up to 50% off peak. The A369 is congested as is junction 19 of the M5 so it is uncomfortable for... Read more

  • Julian Eley

    Infrastructure, services, Supporting bus services, car parking, access, Pill stop, time table.

  • Julie Grindal

    I am very concerned about what will happen to the toads if the proposal for concreting over 22 acres of Lodway Farm fields takes place. I also understand that the HGV's will access Pill but the cycle... Read more

  • Julie Harris

    I am concerned about the building on land at Lodway Farm and the adjoining cycle path which follows the bank of the river - and the impact this will have on the toad population in that area. Currently... Read more

  • Keith Smallwood

    As a resident of a road very near to the propsed station, my prime interest is around parking measures both during and after completion as this is already a very narrow and vastly over populated... Read more

  • Kirsty Andres

    We live opposite the proposed car park in Pill. We have (redacted) and have an allocated disabled bay outside our house for (redacted) wheelchair accessible vehicle. We have recently had a platform... Read more

  • Lesley Davey

    I wish to talk or write about traffic problems, noise and light pollution. (Redacted)

  • Linda O'Hara

    Our property is only meters from the railway line and will directly affect us with regards to noise, parking, privacy amongst others. I have attempted to discuss issues with the agent but to date have... Read more

  • Liz Beacon

    As a local resident I support the development of the railway

  • Liz Hill

    As a local resident I am generally supportive of the opening of the Portishead branch line, with a station at Pill, as it will improve transport links. My concerns are around the impact of the works... Read more

  • Mandy Trotham

    I am a person of interest due to living in close proximity of the railway line. (Redacted) near the proposed station.

  • Mark Roper

    I would like to register my support for this application. While I realise there will be some disruption throughout the village, I believe the benefits of reopening this railway line are huge and... Read more

  • Martin Smart

    Our property is only meters from the railway line and will directly affect us with regards to noise, parking, privacy amongst others. I have attempted to discuss issues with the agent but to date have... Read more

  • Matt Brierley

    Your work will disrupt the annual inward and outward migration of hundreds of amphibians. You must therefore undertake mitigation measures allowing the toads and newts to continue their migration over... Read more

  • Miss Sian Jones

    I request that all plans be made public and that ALL those affected by noise, light, mess and traffic issues be contacted for their views. Notification of the planned compound at Lodway Farm was not... Read more

  • Monica Ovel

    My concerns are about the movement of HGVs through the village of Easton-in-Gordano and Pill, where there are several areas with no pavements. I take children to school, and dog walk and traffic is... Read more

  • Mr Trevor Cook

    Recently with two friends and join a group along the cycle path rescuing toads and putting them on the safe side. It became obvious from the 50 toads that the group collected that this is a major site... Read more

  • North Somerset Council (North Somerset Council)

    The Council fully supports the proposal to re-open the rail line between Portishead and Bristol and believes it will reduce traffic movements with attendant carbon reduction and air quality benefits... Read more

  • Phil Loomes

    My view is that the train line would be a great additional to the village of Pill and the wider area as will allow people to travel into Bristol via public transport and get cars off the road.

  • Poppy Coley

    I fully support the Portishead branchline project and appreciate that any infrastructure project of its type will have impacts on the communities which will ultimately receive the benefit. I believe... Read more

  • Portishead Town Council (Portishead Town Council)

    1. Areas of agreement 1.1. We support the plan to re-open the railway to improve the connectivity of Portishead and the associated economic, environmental and accessibility benefits that it will... Read more

  • Public Health England (Public Health England )

    Thank you for your consultation regarding the above development. Public Health England (PHE) welcomes the opportunity to comment on your proposals at this stage of the project and can confirm that:... Read more

  • Ross Adamson

    I have serious concerns for the effects that Lodway construction compound will have on the wild animals in and around this green corridor. There are many large mammals which use this area and also... Read more

  • BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNP Paribas Real Estate) on behalf of Royal Mail Group Limited (Royal Mail Group Limited)

    Under section 35 of the Postal Services Act 2011 (the “Act”), Royal Mail has been designated by Ofcom as a provider of the Universal Postal Service. Royal Mail is the only such provider in the United... Read more

  • Severnside Community Rail Partnership cic (Severnside Community Rail Partnership cic)

    Representation from the Severnside Community Rail Partnership cic- a Department for Transport Accredited Community Rail Partnership. Established in 2006 as Community Interest (not for profit) Company,... Read more

  • South Gloucestershire Council (South Gloucestershire Council )

    These representations are made by South Gloucestershire Council as an ‘adjacent’ planning authority, and are entirely separate to this Council’s West of England role as project promoter. This is a... Read more

  • Thomas Weidner

    I'm concerned about the affected wildlife (lodway farm), in particular the toad population.

  • Tracy Walker

    I fully support this plan. I live right next to the train line, have done all my life. Would like to make it known I am in support of this.

  • Vicki Merrin

    I am in full support of the railway returning to our village of Pill and believe it will only create positive change to the residents of the area. Less traffic on the roads can only be a good thing, I... Read more

  • William Wright

    I frequently have to travel to Bristol city center or Portishead by road, fortunately I can take my travel outside of busy ("rush") hours however, no matter what time I select the A369 always has some... Read more

  • Woodland Trust (Woodland Trust)

    The Trust holds significant concerns with regards to the impact that this scheme is proposing to have on areas of ancient woodland that are part of the Avon Gorge SAC/SSSI. The ancient woods within... Read more

  • Zac Coley

    I fully support the Portishead branchline project and appreciate that any infrastructure project of its type will have impacts on the communities which will ultimately receive the benefit. the long... Read more

  • Alex Milton

    Metrowest have put in mitigation measures for wildlife in a number of locations but not as far as I can see in the proposed depot (they propose concreting over the 22 acres of Lodway Farm fields and... Read more

  • Anna McClumpha

    As a local resident and someone that lives next to the railway line I have a vested interest in ensuring the planning is suitable for the local area. This includes the provision of a permit parking... Read more

  • Avon & Somerset Constabulary (Avon & Somerset Constabulary)

    Thank you for the details for the propose Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) Order. Below is the response from the Traffic Management Unit of the Avon & Somerset Constabulary. Unfortunately,... Read more

  • Osborne Clarke LLP (Osborne Clarke LLP) on behalf of Babcock Integrated Technology Limited (Babcock Integrated Technology Limited)

    Application by North Somerset District Council for an Order Granting Development Consent for Portishead Branch Line – MetroWest Phase 1 ("the DCO") MetroWest Phase 1 ("the Project") North Somerset... Read more

  • Charles Exley

    My objection concerns Access AW5.2 to Lodway Farm Depot. The AW5.1 Access is totally unsuitable for anything other than cars , The access through the village and down Trinder Road is completely... Read more

  • Crockerne C of E School (Crockerne C of E School)

    Concerns that increased traffic movements and people will have potential for adverse safety effect on pupils commuting to and from school

  • Debbie O'Grady

    Portishead Branch line DCO scheme environmental statement, volume 2. Chapter 4. Description of the proposed works. Pages 4-18 to 4-21. Construction of the railway Works Numbers 1 and 1A 3 Options are... Read more

  • Dr John du Heaume

    Concern that due consideration is given to the migration and breeding of amphibians in the vicinity of Lodway farm and the ponds adjoining the railway nearby, these are an important breeding site for... Read more

  • Elizabeth Moore

    I am very concerned about the harm that will be done to the toad population by the proposed work at Lodway Farm, Pill