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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  • Peter Kirsen (WITHDRAWN)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