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Representation by Cllr. Maggie Wright

Date submitted
10 May 2023
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

Highways Infrastructure inadequate. Negative impact on Environment. Pollution and Air Quality generated. By pass needed to eliminate traffic through Fosse Villages. Inadequate traffic management plan. Impacts on rural community and public footpaths. Concerns of employment traffic. No improvements to existing major junctions. Inadequate traffic modelling. Lack of information at consultation stage. Green field site. Better alternatives. Close proximity of several existing rail freight terminals better located. Flooding risks. Public health issues for residents living in close proximity. Light and noise pollution. 24 hour operation. Carbon offsetting. Onward distribution of traffic via road and not rail. Down time and closure of Narborough level crossing. Height of buildings. Inadequate landscaping. Impact on local beauty spot. Burbage Woods.