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Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange
Representation by Malcolm Clayson
- Date submitted
- 21 June 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
In my opinion this development should not go ahead for a number of reasons: First the massive increase in traffic movements will lead to increased levels of air and noise pollution from diesel rail locomotives and road vehicles. Inevitable night-time working will also increase light pollution. Destruction of 600+ acres of farmland/countryside under vast unsightly warehouses will put more pressure on our already depleted wildlife. This area is home to a number of Red listed breeding bird species and a healthy population of Brown Hares. This development will also have a detrimental effect on nearby Burbage Common and Woods together with the loss of many popular public footpaths.