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The infrastructure cannot cope as it is with all the extra hubs that are being built in and around Hinckley for example, DPD and Amazon. At busy times, Hinckley can become gridlocked, and this would...
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Following matters are raised by Warwickshire County Council Highways as part of the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI) DCO proposal: 1. Consultation i. WCC Highways attended Transport...
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Tritax are attempting to turn our quiet and distinctive rural village of Elmesthorpe into an adjunct to a vast industrial and transport site. Not content with that, Tritax propose the construction of...
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This project would have a significant detrimental effect on both the local environment and local road network, impacting all residents within the surrounding area. The proposed site will adjoin...
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That it is not required and to highlight the detrimental impact to surrounding villages and towns
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I don't see a compelling case for this development. The development would remove a significant area used by the public for leisure. In addition, for those already utilising this facility, the same...
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terrible idea, destroying a massive area of natural beauty. especially burbage common and many walking areas. company admitted that jobs would be imported. hinckley already has terrible road traffic...
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My main concerns are: Damage to wildlife and the countryside in general. Some farmland bird species, such as Grey Partridge, Yellow Wagtail, Linnet, Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting seem to cling on here...
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I want to voice my objection to the proposed Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange as a local resident with deep concernes about the extra road traffic/noise and negative impact on the local...
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Choice of location ; Air pollution ; traffic congestion ;Loss of open green space ; Cost of the project .
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I am concerned about the local infastructure as I do not believe it will cope with the additional down time of the barrier at Narborough train station. We already have problems now with stacking...
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I am interested in any development that affects the area that I live in, in particular any changes that will affect the road network.
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I wanted to express my feelings towards the proposed plans for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange. Burbage Common has always been a special place for me, I have very fond memories of...
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This project is completely ill planned and situated in entirely the wrong location. This project is enormous and no amount of natural screening, light reduction, traffic measures or 'camouflage' will...
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Having listened to some of the local engagement sessions, there seems to be a complete over statement of the benefits this will bring as a large percentage of the jobs ‘created’ will actually be jobs...
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I strongly object to this proposed project as a local resident. Within the vicinity there are already appropriately distanced freight exchanged that can service the required area despite the target...
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The proposed Hinckley National Freight Terminal will destroy the natural Leicestershire countryside whilst affecting thousands of homes and the surrounding area. This development will massively...
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Hugely concerned about the environmental impact this will have on the Burbage common nature reserve, in addition to the impact on the air quality, road traffic and general disturbance and pollution....
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Is there a railway station, or halt, to service this facility?
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I have been following this proposal since its inception, and I am venomously opposed to it on all levels. Having engaged with Tritax personally at one of their local consultations, am I bewildered as...
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No demonstrable need for this development - simply a means to make money by unscrupulous business people who disregard the local information and try to over ride democratic council conclusions and...
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Ruin the common. Increase traffic in and out. Most jobs outside the are. Heavy co2 when trucks will become hydrogen. Won't take lorries off the road. Shorter journeys yes, but can't see people picking...
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Increased noise pollution 24 hours a day. Increased traffic problems on local roads, M69, M1 and A5. Possible Increased environmental pollution with lorries coming and going from the rail hub. Burbage...
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This Relevant Representation (”this Representation”) is made by Blaby District Council (”the Council”) in respect of the application made by Tritax Symmetry (Hinckley) Limited (“the Applicant”) for a...
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Concern about the overall development in the Burbage and Hinckley area generally. The 'proposed' railway hub will lead to a much increased traffic problem on the local roads and impinge on the...
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10 existing/planned warehouse facilities within close proximity. Low unemployment in proposed area - this should be built in high unemployment area. Construction data very scant. Local roads will be...
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* - Consultation The consultation from Tritax was not adequate to fully explain to residents the impacts, particularly on traffic volumes through Burbage. o Blaby District Council (AoC-001)...
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The proposed HNRFI would form a large-scale new rail freight interchange on land just outside the boundary of Hinckley Borough, next to Burbage Common. Proposals include logistics and warehousing,...
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RELEVANT REPRESENTATION Representation by Cadent Gas Limited (Cadent) to the Hinkley National Rail Freight Interchange Development Consent Order (DCO) Cadent is a licensed gas transporter under the...
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The change in the local area over the last few years has been dramatic with vast housing estates being build. I find the idea of removing more green areas a dreadful same. I would not be in favour of...
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Hinckley is struggling to cope with traffic as it is. The freight line will bring in far too much heavy traffic, cause more accidents, block up our roads and bring much more pollution to the area....
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Should this project go ahead it will have a huge environmental impact upon our local green space and woodland, Burbage Common. This included the destruction and displacement of the ecosystem and also...
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From a personal point of view, living so close to the development will mean we are subject to greater noise and light pollution on a 24hr basis. As i understand the plans,the railway sidings will...
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Not only are you going to take more of our open land/nature but this is going to add more to our air pollution, we have lived this long without this line we do NOT need it! Let our kids have the open...
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The massive increase in house building in and around Hinckley coupled with a similar situation in nearby Nuneaton, has resulted in much greater congestion on the main arterial roads. This has a very...
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I am in favour of the proposed application which will provide much needed employment in a rural area
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Burbage cannot continue wth these sort of developments without significant improvements to the infrastructure Sapcote road into hinckley gets large tailbacks every day already
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The rail hub will vastly increase light pollution which will have a significant adverse affect on wildlife in the Burbage woods area. There is no guarantee that HGV vehicles travelling to and from the...
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With the other local rail hubs nearby such as DIRFT at Rugby, this is not needed. Also the local employment rate is low, so the perceived benefits in this area will be minimal. It will lead to added...
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I object to the proposal of the HNRFI. Elmesthorpe is a small beautiful village which will be destroyed by this project. The traffic infrastructure will no be able to cope with a project of this size...
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* Selection of site. No local end user thus substantial onward journeys by road. * Plethora of similar sites in vicinity. Need for spread of rail/road interchanges across the country and not all based...
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In the current era of supplies being sourced from other countries, we as a country should be more self sufficient both in agriculture and manufacturing.There is a great danger in being dependent to a...
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My concern is the volume of extra traffic that may use the B4668/A47 in a northbound direction. These roads are already very busy and in particular the A47 approaching Leicester is through housing and...
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Concerned about the environmental impact and loss of green spaces in the area.
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Stop this project now The town is already ring fenced with warehouses and the roads cannot cope now. All of our green space is being given over to new housing and this latest proposal will be the...
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Our green spaces are being eroded continually, every month we lose some somewhere locally, and secondly the traffic, this will increase an already very busy road system when the new roads meet the...
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I am opposed to the building of the Hinckley Rail Freight Interchange for a number of reasons. My key concerns to date are: -Utilisation of an already highly utilised rail link. The link between...
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I feel this development will be a disaster for the area. It is huge. Will significantly increase traffic to already grid locked roads in and around Burbage and Hinckley. There are often crashes on the...
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The project is in the wrong place and slashes through greenfield countryside massively impacting ecology, traffic levels, noise and air pollution and destroying an unspoilt area and the view from...
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Environmental Impacts.
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As a resident of Burbage village since birth I am strongly concerned about the environmental impact this will have on the area and it’s surroundings. I would like to know more about why this site has...
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A.1. Macro: Consideration must be given to the value of the purpose of this vast project, and if it will fulfil the reasons given for its development. 2.Consideration must be given as to whether the...
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I oppose the rail freight terminal going ahead, due to several reasons. Increased traffic on the roads causing delays and increased air and noise pollution. The terminal is planned to be built on...
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No objection providing the developer pays due regard to the local environment and ensures the development is in keeping with its rural location and does not impact on Burbage Common in any way.
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I wish to object to this proposed project due to the extremely negative impact on the countryside, flora and fauna of the area as well as the health and wellbeing of the local population from the...
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I am concerned about the impact on local countryside and wildlife, plus traffic implications.
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REPRESENTATIONS FROM F & J GENT FARMERS We own and farm land at Highgate Lodge Farm, Station Road, Stoney Stanton, which immediately adjoins the application site. Our land falls within the area...
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I feel the location of the huge developments so close to Burbage common will have a very detrimental effect on both wildlife and peoples enjoyment of this wild space. This would come from the added...
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1 - The area is surrounded by small villages and as such the infrastructure is already overstretched with new builds, warehousing and the A5 which is a farce as a major road. 2 - I fear for the health...
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the noise, pollution, traffic and detrimental effects to the environment and loss of nature is far too devastating to everyone for this to go ahead.
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More loss of beautiful green space. Detrimentally bad for the environment in an already highly polluted area. Even more congestion.
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Introduction I am [REDACTED] years old and have lived in Elmesthorpe for over 20 years and along with my family help run a livery yard business. This proposed development will be right up to our...
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I think the most objections are because it is in a relatively well off area. If it was near me I doubt there would be such a fuss. Wherever it goes it will be in somebodies back yard. If it is a...
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I am extremely concerned about the increased volume of HGV vehicles that will be using the A47 to reach the A5 or M69. This Road only has one pathway with a cycle path and is used from early morning...
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This project is not taking place on brownfield sites, but on green belt, ie. fields, hedgerows and woodland. The environmental impact of this project will be huge for both the flora and fauna in the...
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Intrusion on Burbage Common, Increase in commercial traffic on surrounding roads. Pollution
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Introduction I am [redacted] years old and have lived in Elmesthorpe for over 20 years and during that time I have built my Horse Livery Stables into a very successful business. If this development...
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The Council considers that the scale of the proposed development and its implication are significant. Our main issues and concerns are that, 1. The proposed development will generate significant...
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Safety aspects due to increase of traffic through surrounding villages. Environmental impact arising from warehouse construction, use and maintenance. Loss of “green” area and farmland to yet another...
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Objection to planning for Hinckley Rail Freight Terminal
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Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Growth Plan identifies, amongst other things “inadequate transport infrastructure, causing congestion; gaps in the road and rail network; pressures on existing...
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Impacts: 1) Pollution levels I would wish to see a fully, verifiably independent (not like the purchasing of PPE/services during the pandemic) research report with a good wide brief and funding, to...
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This will lead to more housing development, more traffic, more pressure on school places, parking chaos and most importantly destruction of green belt land. All in the name of so called progress which...
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I think it is marvelous project and should be fully supported.
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This will impact massively on an already congested road network and have a huge detrimental effect on green spaces used by thousands of local people.
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I believe the development will have a deep negative impact on Burbage Common. Many people use the common for peaceful walks in unspoilt countryside. The noise from the rail terminal would spoil this....
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Road infrastructure in this area is not adequate for the amount of lorries that will be dispatched for the hub that is taking up valuable green land
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I feel that this project would be detrimental to this town. We have had the pleasure of Burbage Common for many years and I feel that this project would be detrimental to this wonderful area. I fear...
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Concerns re impact on local community and precious farmland,the concreting over of countryside,also burbage common and woods,wildlife, impact on local roads and infastructure, other sites nearby so...
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Increased amount of traffic through Burbage especially large vehicles. Roads were not built to take such large amounts of traffic. Noise and air pollution. Impact on surrounding countryside especially...
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It will cause congestion and pollution in Hinckley. The town access roads are already inadequate, I am against this planned Hinckley Rail Hub
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I object to the RFT being at Burbage Common for the following reasons: * the adverse impact this will have on a natural area of beauty and common land given to the people * the adverse impact traffic...
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Unacceptable level of increased heavy traffic causing damage to roads and property. The whole area is being subject to excessive housing development again causing traffic problems and damaging...
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I am concerned at the impact the project will have on the amount of time the level crossing in Narborough will be down. Traffic issues because of the crossing in the centre of Narborough are difficult...
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The siting of the proposed HNRFI seems to be ill-considered in respect to the suitability of the road network through the Fosse villages and the effect it will have on their identities. The roads...
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Increased traffic plans - how will this be mitigated? Environmental impact - what are the plans to save the local area as well as regeneration for the next 5, 10+ years? The wildlife in the area will...
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As a resident of Hinckley, living close to Burbage Common, I object to this proposed project in its entirety, due to several reasons: Need There is no need for a development of this size and nature in...
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I have worked locally all my life and have now semi retired. I spend many hours at Burbage Common walking my dog and meeting friends. Burbage Common is one of the main jewels in Hinckley’s crown. Many...
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The Traffic Impact on small villages and main roads within the area. The impact on a two rail line both on crossings restriction of passenger rail travel Enviromental impacts on the surrounding area...
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I object to large swathes of green fields being used for this development. Local villages do not have the road infrastructure to cope with any additional traffic that is not using the proposed new M69...
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AN UNNECESSARY BLOT ON THE LANDSCAPE WITH LOSS OF FIELDS FOR FOOD PRODUCTION. 2 rail links already exist in close proximity, A5 Magna Park area and East Midlands Airport.
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Concerns about heavy traffic using the local roads. The destruction of wildlife and noise pollution.
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Very concerned that this development will take away so much green space. Burbage and Hinckley are substantially overdeveloped already.
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I object to the siting of the rail freight terminal as Hinckley and the surrounding areas already have more warehouse facilities than the roads can accommodate. During rush hour a journey that should...
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My main issues are disturbance and destruction of environment and green space. Cutting down mature trees to plant saplings is not acceptable. Close proximity and disturbance of wildlife around Burbage...
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The project will impact on and be an eyesore to an area of Special Scientific Interest. The railway supporting this project is not electrified so only Diesel trains will be used. The roads around...
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Introduction I am [78] years old and have lived here for over 20 years. I operate a livery yard with my family and have had 50 horses in the business. I object to the development as it would be a...
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I am very concerned how this will affect the road infrastructure the town is already at it's capacity with all the new housing estates. I am very concerned how this will affect the immediate...
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I feel this project is wholly unsuitable for the site chosen. It has been picked by the developer because of its proximity to the motorway and railway, and under the guise of a "Rail Hub", are just...
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The impact of this development site will be at the detriment of nature and outdoor green space for pleasure