Representation by Andrew Scott
- Date submitted
- 31 May 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
• This is a major development that is not required in the proposed location because many existing rail freight, warehousing and logistics distribution facilities are established in the close vicinity. Magna Park is less than 10 miles away and Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) and East Midlands Gateway are within 25 miles. • The section of railway is only suitable for diesel trains (the dated infrastructure makes it difficult to electrify). Its capacity is restricted by the level crossing at Narborough. An extra 16 trains movements a day, with trains half mile long, will cause significant disruption in Narborough and the surrounding locality. • The proposed site is next to Burbage Common, a country park enjoyed by locals and an important area for wildlife. The 24/7 rail and warehouse activities will cause noise, light pollution and other adverse environmental impacts for Burbage Common. • Local unemployment levels are low. The envisaged jobs created will be filled by people living outside the area and so result in additional commuter traffic. • Traffic congestion is already a significant problem in the area. HNRFI will make this worse with an extra 9,000 HGV movements per day and commuting of 8,400 to 10,400 workers per day. The M69 becomes grid-locked at the junctions with M1 and A5 at peak travel times and when accidents and breakdowns reduce available lanes. Proposed mitigation will only increase traffic on roads through local villages causing pollution and hardship for local residents.