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Whilst understanding the potential benefits to the local economy and employment of the proposed project, it is being proposed in a completely unsuitable location which already suffers from poor...
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I STRONGLY object to this development as it majorly impacts on the countryside around Burbage area, which is already subjected to massive house building and destruction of our local environment...
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Landscape destroyed. Wildlife destroyed. There’s already been thousands of developments in the surrounding area. The A5 are still building towards Hinckley roundabout. Thousands of houses have been...
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Hinckley had a thriving hosiery industry and with that the town centre was in a far better condition than what it is today. Logistics can fill the gap that hosiery has left so this development should...
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Daventry is under-used as per report, freight moved down 9% lowest since records began, Freight Lifted down 17% as per October to December report 2022 compared to a year earlier, it's Obvious Daventry...
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Burbage common is a special place that is enjoyed by 100's of people including myself. The common, woods and footpaths around it shouldn't be effected by any form of development, this would really be...
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I fully support this application. This part of Leicestershire needs jobs and good career development opportunities for young people and safe, secure housing. My only request is that walking and...
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1. I presume all vehicles whether Train or Lorries will be Electric as the Emissions from this transport will be at an unacceptable level if the Hub is to go ahead. 2. I presume no green belt land...
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Industrial development around Hinckley and neighbouring villages and communities is growing exponentially alongside housing construction on greenfield and brownfield sites. The environmental impact...
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Huge issues to our environment, close to our Burbage common where we enjoy peace and tranquility outdoors. Surely this will impact our wildlife too and create noise, diesel fumes and presuming an...
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I think this will impact on the local community, Wildlife, House prices, roads will be more dangerous with lorries going through the village causing noise and air pollution let alone children crossing...
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As a local resident I am extremely concerned about the impact this development will have on the immediate area in terms of traffic and environmental impact and consequential impact on the local...
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I strongly object to this project. The local infrastructure is already over subscribed and very little consideration has been given by this project to address these issues. The Interchange will bring...
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I do not believe this is the right location for such a development.We already have massive expansion of industrial estates and housing in and around the local area.All of these developments are...
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My main concern is that this huge development abuts a popular and well used local beauty spot, containing meadows, woodlands, streams and common land. It is currently a quiet and peaceful place, full...
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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....
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The development is unnecessary. Significant issues:- loss of farmland, increase of heavy duty traffic, loss of pasture, hedges, natural habitat resulting in impact to wildlife. There is extensive...
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I hold a Masters degree MSc) with distinction in Environmental Management. I am concerned about the accuracy and validity of the road traffic impact assessment of this proposal. I would like to...
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It is my opinion that the road plan is not suitable and a thoroughfare through the Common will destroy the SSSI and environment. The proposed quantity of traffic will adversely impact upon the...
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I am against the hub being built, we already have big congestion problems on Sapcote road leading into Burbage this will only get much worse. The proposed development is on the edge of Burbage common...
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The proposed construction of a national rail freight interchange near our community will have significant negative impacts on the local environment, health, and quality of life for residents. The...
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I oppose the development for numerous reasons including but not limited to noise & light pollution; destruction of Greenland and wildlife; risk of flooding; increased and dangerous traffic on already...
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Completely against. Impact to residents noise traffic etc, roads not built for such traffic in the area, increase to population in Hinckley where we already can’t get a dentist or a GP appointment,...
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The proposal to provide an access road to link to the B road opposite the rugby club, cricket club, squash club and football club is dangerous. The B road cannot accommodate the amount of HGV traffic...
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Again today around 6pm, junction 2 of the M69 to Hinckley had a two mile queue of cars. This is extremely dangerous and bringing this additional flow with lorries will only make matters worse. Instead...
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I am very concerned about the environmental impact this proposal will have on the local area. Additionally, it will inevitably create a great deal of heavy road traffic in the local area, which will...
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My representation is solely in relation to the environmental impact the proposed action will have especially on the wildlife, trees, flora and fauna as well as the negative impact on those people who...
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Increase in traffic
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I want to be kept informed of the various stages of this project. As a concerned environmentalist and a Hinckley resident. I disagree with the planning application for the Hinckley National Rail...
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I'm very concerned about the vast impact this will have on my own, family's and local communities welfare. I do not understand why this project is being located so near to residential areas and will...
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The loss of habitat. The increased traffic and pollution. The project is not needed, due to other rail freight terminals in the area. There us absolutely no need for this project.
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There are a number of concerns with this proposal. A significant impact adjacent to Burbage Common and Woods which would blight a significant area.With 1,000,000 said metres of high bay warehousing...
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Need for the rail freight terminal; Location; impact on local residents and infrastructure
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Strongly object to the building of this unnecessary project. 1 - It is not needed! There are other rail freight hubs within a reasonable radius, and these are already not fully utilised. Why not fully...
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Lack of consultation Living next to building site How would developers feel if we were to build a shed in their back garden, Suitability of roads around area and access
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The damage to our countryside an local environment will be devastating. Also there are already freight terminus within a 40 Mike radius. This is not needed.
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I feel this development is completely inappropriate for the area. The number of jobs created will far exceed the number of unemployed locally meaning not only a significant increase in freight traffic...
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The impact to wildlife is going to be irreversible. We have a lot of species which are in danger which are known to frequent the area in and surrounding.
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I have registered my interest as I would like to voice how detrimental to the countryside and quite villages this development would be. HGV parks already surround the villages of Leicestershire (A5,...
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My interest in this national infrastructure project is based on the impact of construction and use of the hub and train line upon our local habitat, environment and the impact of increased traffic on...
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i feel that this will destroy all wildlife within the vicinity and the surroundings areas such the burbage common, it will create more traffic of which we do not need, it will also destroy green belt,...
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Environmental Noise Pollution
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Traffic construction on the Hinckley road is quite bad with heavy goods traffic and will only get worse Many times the traffic has been at a standstill caused by parking on both sides and larger...
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Damage to surrounding area will affect so many people especially those who use the common. Traffic on Sapcote road will be greatly increased & is already horrendous at times.
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I feel that our villages have been picked on to drive to ruin. I visit Burbage Common most days with my dog for peace and meditation. We enjoy the birds, squirrels, rabbits, and if we're lucky we see...
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I oppose the development. The impact to me personally will be increased noise and pollution levels as well as increased traffic in the area. I quote often hear the train noise and horns at very late...
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Impact on the nearby Burbage Common and Woods. The amount of disruption to the area by additional traffic noise and light pollution.
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My main issues are the lose of country side and the impact it will have on the environment. The shear scale of the development if built would be seen and heard from all the surrounding villages. Also...
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IT IS A TOO MASSIVE IMPACT ON THE SURROUNDING AREA. I.E. INFRA STRUCTURE IS NOT CAPABLE OF HANDLING THE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ROAD AND RAIL TRAFFIC. MASSIVE INTRUSION INTO THE ECOLOGY OF THE SITE PROPOSED...
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Positive: New employment opportunities for the town and surrounding villages New M69 motorway access that may reduce town traffic Negative: Cycle route between Hinckley and Sapcote/Sharnford will...
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Overall, I would be happy with the proposal as this will bring additional jobs to the area. However I would only support the proposal IF all of the infrastructure (relief roads and new M69 junction to...
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This is not a viable project with regard to the infrastructure of the surrounding area, the road system is already ridiculously busy at the moment and there is no possibility for improvement to cater...
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I recognise that there is a need for more warehouse capacity in UK and that it is better to provide it with rail transport to avoid making road congestion worse. The proposed site at Hinckley appears...
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The proposed project will bring additional unwanted traffic, noise and fumes to my living area. There is already too much traffic in Hinckley with traffic jams/queues. The environmental impact...
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I am against this development for a number of reasons: 1. We already have the largest distribution park in Europe on our doorstep, Magna Park, this development is now most of the way down the A5 and...
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Application looks like an interesting opportunity to the local community creating some new jobs, although I would like to understand impact of such a large facility on the environment (Burbage commons...
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As an occupant of Burbage I am seriously worried about:- The affects on all local road of the extra traffic both lorries and cars, the affect on the location Burbage woods and common, the affects...
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Such a development is not an advantage to this area in terms of employment. Site closely located to area of natural beauty. Potential serious risk to local wildlife. Considerable number of established...
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I feel that this project will impact on the environment in my local area. Encroaching on much loved green space around Burbage common by the way of unwanted sound/light and particulate pollution. The...
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- My main concern is the destruction of natural wildlife habitat. - Also the increase in HGV traffic and associated pollution in our area. - The benefits to improve the local economy are unconvincing.
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It will have a significant environmental impact on Burbage Common, which is the only real area like it locally. This asset has such a positive impact on people’s lives and having a 90ft development...
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Hinckley National Rail freight Terminal. 1. Outline: The original proposals for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Infrastructure outlined a number of strategic requirements for the building of this...
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I am extremely concerned about the impact this project will have on the roads and the environment. The traffic situation around Hinckley is a nightmare and an extra 50 thousand hgv movements a day is...
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This will destroy the wildlife to the area, also cause traffic congestion on already congested roads, which in turn will have adverse effect on the environment. Will remove open spaces to the local...
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Concern about impact on Burbage Common. Concern about traffic congestion on A5 and through Hinckley and especially in the event of a temporary closure of the M69.
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im interested in pointing out several issues i have with such large scale developments in what i feel is an inappropriate location due to both environmental impacts and social impacts
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1 Air Pollution 2 Road congestion 3 Noise Pollution, day/night 24/7 4 Loss of wildlife. 5 Destruction and more loss of the natural habitat (well what's left of it already!) 6 Loss of enjoying walking...
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Lack of infrastructure, impact on the environment and local areas, noise pollution and impact of increase in large lorry traffic. Finally impact on Burbage Common and is wildlife and their habitats....
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I am adamantly against this project. As a horse rider the bridleways around this area are wonderful and frequently used by horses and dog walkers alike. There are a few trains but it is in large a...
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I do not wish to see Burbage Common on which i was regularly and the surrounding area spoilt by this project.
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My worry is the loss of green space right next to Hinckley s favourite leisure space which is used by so many people every day. I am also very worried about the increase in heavy lorries towards the...
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Main Issues & Impacts - This monstrosity will be a blight on the community and our surrounding green spaces! We are already surrounded by HUGE warehouse parks - Magna park along the A5 which has been...
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The impact of increased traffic noise and volumes in the village of Sapcote and impact on surrounding traffic junctions and the already congested M! / M69 junction and the rail crossing at Narborough
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1. There will be a massive increase in Heavy Deliver vehicles which will either exit the site onto the M69 or a new connection to the Leicester Road in Hinckley. All other roads are ill suited for...
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Lorries will use the motorways to cut down the co in towns and villages.It will also cut traffic congestion coming into Hinckley in the mornings and nights because traffic will carry on to the Sapcote...
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Environmental impact including ecology and public nuisance
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This proposal will have a damaging effect on the wildlife and countryside. There is already a railhead on the A5/M1 junction 15 miles south of Hinckley. The proposed link road off Normandy Way to...
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There are a few issues. Road System. Many lorries cut through hinckley already instead of using the A5 because the A5 is often snarled up as its too small and also has the low railway bridge which...
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The road network around this proposed development is inadequate to cope with the additional traffic generated. In particular, the proposed relief road would create huge problems on the A47 and A5,...
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I am concerned about the additional traffic around the area that I live and travel in. The A47, M69 and the Earl Shilton/Hinckley area will be badly affected unless there is a lot more planning than I...
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Another monstrosity in our already overbuilt Hinckley. Burbage Common will be ruined, wildlife killed off, more buildings, transport, workers outside the area driving into work each day. The A5...
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There is currently a lot of new developments within our area and I strongly believe that the road, school and doctor/hospital infrastructures are unable to cope. Besides this, there is little green...
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I strongly oppose the proposals on the grounds of: *Increased traffic through the village *No consideration having been properly given to that increased traffic, narrow roads, tight bends, residential...
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As a resident in close proximity to the proposed development I consider myself an interested party!! This development is not needed or wanted. There are already under utilised Rail Freight Terminals...
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Is it really needed considering under use of nearby Daventry Road/Rail link. Traffic impact on local roads and A47 under estimated.
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I regularly use Burbage Common and would like to oppose planning permission to build on this site. It is a beautiful area that many people use for recreational purposes.
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Project would take over a huge chunk of common land used by many in the area. Additional traffic would cause chaos on already busy local roads. Large staffing levels would add to this congestion and...
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My concern as a resident living next to the Train Line between Hinckley & Birmingham & Leicester is that there will be an increase in volume of trains, the weight of the freight & the night time...
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This will destroy the wildlife to the area, also cause traffic congestion on already congested roads, which in turn will have adverse effect on the environment. Will remove open spaces to the local...
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I would like to understand the full impact of the local roads and infrastructure of this development. The area being affected has been impacted by the increase in heavy vehicles and this development...
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I am concerned that this development will not have any trains transport good to it and it will just become a warehouse industrial estate. Increasing traffic on already overly busy roads. The line is...
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I live close to where this is proposed and strongly object to it. It will take up most of our surrounding greenland. The extra traffic will be enormous, causing polution and the infrastructure is not...
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Multiple concerns in relation to this proposed development: 1. Concerns relating to the lack of proper consultation having been undertaken by the developer. 2. Lack of adequate road and rail transport...
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Development will have a detrimental affect on the environment in the area, particularly with Burbage Common adjacent to the proposal. Also concerns about an increase in goods vehicle traffic on the...
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It is a natural disaster of the wildlife in the area, the Muntjac deers, the foxes, badgers, trees, farm land for cattle etc.. The area is so close to Northampton rail link and Magna Park and the...
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My main objections to the proposals are on the environmental impact such development will have. The area involved is very close to beautiful countryside which has not been under threat for the 70...
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A totally unnecessary development. The rail aspect is nothing more than an excuse to develop common land and green field sites. There are multiple large scale distribution centres in close proximity.
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I am fully in favour of this project. This community is desperately in need of the investment and increased level of rates that this project will provide: Everyone here seems to be objecting, but they...
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This project will have a major impact on the day to day life of local residents. I am commenting as a resident of Burbage who uses Burbage common daily for the purpose of walking my dogs and...
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I wish to object to the proposals for the following reasons. 1. Traffic congestion . Whilst this may remove lorries from some roads elsewhere in the country, the trains coming into the terminal will...
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