Representation by Christopher Morris
- Date submitted
- 5 June 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I feel there are a number of negative impacts which have prompted me to object to the proposed Hinckley rail freight terminal, these are. 1) the impact on traffic both from increased road traffic within the immediate area and delays at rail crossings in the local villages. 2) the impact on the local wildlife during the construction phase and the loss of the natural environment forever. The site is adjacent to a local common and woodland. The construction will also require access roads which will destroy part of the common. 3) the impact of noise and light pollution on nearby residents. There is a well established traveller site adjacent to the proposed site. Light pollution immediately next to the common is likely to disrupt the natural life cycles of the wildlife. 4) the impact of noise on the enjoyment of Burbage common and the wildlife. 5) the air quality is likely to deteriorate in the local area due to the increase in traffic. Additionally I feel that Tritax have not completed their assessments of the site with due diligence. Examples of this are where they reported no ground water at the site, this was proved to be incorrect. They also stated that the scheme would benefit the areas of social deprevation in Hinckley, there is no social deprevation in Hinckley. Hinckley has low unemployment and a lower crime rate than the national average. These and other examples lead me to doubt a lot of the other information provided.