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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
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It is my belief that this area is already saturated with large scale warehouses and the surrounding roads are struggling to cope as it is. This new proposal would only add more pressure to the roads.
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The increase in already excessively busy traffic to a small town. The increase in building and lack of schools and doctors to accommodate this as well as no new reservoirs being built to supply the...
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The main impacts will be: Sufficient local infrastructure to support such a proposal. Road traffic is already horrendous at peak and off peake times. Noise pollution to local residents from freight...
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Increased traffic More noise..Train horns are heard now but with increased trains it can only get worse! Destruction of our beloved Burbage common where families picnic wildlife flourish and one of...
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Having viewed the previous proposal and being disappointed about the lack of detail allowing me to make an informed opinion, I am registering my interest to view the new proposal. There is currently...
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Totally out of scale and inappropriate for the area. Impact on bio-diversity, cutting Burbage Common off from adjoining countryside. Burbage Common is a natural recreational space, something urgently...
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I am very concerned that this project will impact the environment in a negative way. Burbage common is a SSSI. The impact of noice and light pollution is another concern. As a local resident I am also...
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This will severely impact quality of life with increased traffic and destruction of the one of the only green spaces around here
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If this project was to go ahead it would have an extremely damaging affect on me and all of the hundreds of other people that visit Burbage Common and Woods on a daily basis. This area is our biggest...
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I am broadly in favour of the project
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This should never be allowed it will destroy the natural beautiful countryside, people from all over Leicestershire have picnics,walk dogs they will know longer be able to enjoy the peaceful...
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Impact on wildlife due to more countryside being developed. More trains using this line. More traffic such as lorries going to and from this infrastructure.
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This project will have a dramatic effect on the wildlife and habitats of Burbage common. The local roads cannot take any more heavy traffic. There is already too much 'green space' being used for...
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This proposed project "flies in the face " of all that as a society we are trying to take care of for ourselves and future generations. Burbage Woods and Common are very important to a lot of people...
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The Rail Hub is simply not needed. There is already a rail hub a short distance away in/near Rugby. There is insufficient infrastructure to cope with the additional road traffic that the Hub is bound...
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This small once green and pleasent land is full.No more immigration,no more concreting over,no more massive warehouses with imported goods and food.Crazy crazy crazy.
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I am [redacted] and help to run her horse livery business which has been operating for the past 20 years. I do not agree with the planned development as it is not in the correct place for an...
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I understand that the main route for traffic will be via the M69 but there will be a major increase increase in traffic through Burbage. It is proposed that there will be 800 jobs generated and...
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Traffic impact will be substantial to an already overcrowded and inadequate road network system around this part of Leicestershire. Large warehousing and postal distribution companies have already...
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I believe the biggest issues will be massive increase in traffic through already dangerously overstretched roads through Stoney Stanton and Burbage. The road system already struggles with huge lorries...
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We use Burbage Common every day. It is beautiful and restful quiet space. The idea of putting a supposed freight station next to our last wild open space is ludicrous. We have many distribution...
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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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Damage to the envirenment, traffic congestion
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my main comments as to why I oppose the Hinckley NRFI scheme are: HNRFI isn’t close to the market it is intended to serve - We already have DIRFT to the south and East Midlands Interchange to the...
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Our small towns infrastructure will never cope with this. All this will do is make our already overcrowded and difficult to traverse town even worse during the construction phase and afterwards.
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This representation is from David Harrold and Diana Harrold, a married couple living in Stoney Stanton. We are very worried, and have serious concerns, about the proposed HNRFI development. An outline...
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I’m mainly concerned about the increase in traffic if the development goes ahead, as the air quality in Burbage is already affected by the high volume of traffic on the M69 and other main roads...
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Lack of evidence of the need of HNRFI, we are already "awash" with logistic parks, including the largest in Europe and also rail freight capacity. There will be a catastrophic impact of the 9000 HGV...
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There are already many under-utilised rail-freight hubs within short distance of the proposed site. The proposal only brings in the rail link after 10 years of operation, therefore I must only assume...
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Increased traffic on road, amount of train, and amount of lorries to be parked. This will not take lorries of the road, but increase the amount in the local area. Yes the goods will be transported by...
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The impact this rail freight terminal will be detrimental to all residents in the surrounding villages. Shipping containers will be stored high above the tree lines for all to see. HGVS will be forced...
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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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Representation Withdrawn Relevant Representation of National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc in respect of the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange DCO (the “Project”) This relevant...
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National Highways has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport as strategic highway company under the provisions of the Infrastructure Act 2015 as the highway authority, traffic...
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I am the District Councillor for the Fosse Stoney Cove Ward. My concerns regarding the large development are as follows, 1. Increase in local traffic 2. Rail Freight is a word used to describe this...
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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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Main issue being the amount of traffic being introduced. All surrounding areas will suffer from thousands of vehicle movements each day. Also, the extra pollution and CO2 emissions are indefensible at...
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I am concerned about the environmental impacts - not just the loss of "green" space but also noise, light and combustion engine pollution, especially so close to a wildlife area. I am also concerned...
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I have major concerns about traffic and loss of green space in the area
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Needs clear separation from existing woodlands with ecologically beneficial transition zones as a buffer and Preservation of mature hedgerows. Seek to develop open wet areas for wildlife and design...
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I believe this prosed project will led to ? Destruction of the natural habitat for a huge numbers of different species – decimating valuable farm and woodland forever ? Increasing light, noise and...
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I believe this new national rail freight interchange will affect the peace and calm that Burbage Common and the surrounding footpaths provide for the local community. Even though the proposed...
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Without significant improvements to the road infrastructure (to enhance the flow of traffic to/from the proposed rail terminal), this project will have significant negative impact on the already poor...
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Access and destruction of farm/common land. Will access be from M69? If so what farmland is being destroyed to accommodate this project. The destruction of common land and wildlife areas is not...
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I am in the middle of purchasing my new house in to Elmesthorp village .. I am worried about the impact to the environment , the ecological impact and to village life .. there is no need for a new...
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I am against this proposal as it will not improve the area and destroy a much loved local wood, Burbage Common, with its diverse ecology. The project will massively increase traffic to the area,...
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This project is not wanted! Our infrastructure simply can't cope with any more vehicles on the roads. It is also a major concern for the environmental impact this will have on our beloved commons, an...
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Not enough attention is being paid to the wider aspects of the Hinckley/Burbage freight terminal. This includes insufficient consideration of road capacities, schools, medical facilities and...
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Totally in the wrong place for a freight depot as the local roads will not cope with the extra traffic. If we need more capacity then expand Daventry International Freight Depot which is on a mainline...
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* - Consultation The consultation from Tritax-Symmetry was not adequate for me to understand the impacts on traffic volumes associated with this proposal. o I complained at the consultation event and...
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This project will place more pressure on road infrastructure particularly on an already overused and extremely busy stretch of the A5 between M69 Island and Higham Roundabout. towards Tamworth. The...
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I am concerned about the need for such a project when Magna Park is so close. Also concerned about Burbage Common SSSI being damaged and the eventual additional damage to the environment cause by the...
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This project will have a detrimental effect on the local area, the areas I consider to be affected are as follows; There is already a freight train link and associated horns which can be heard in...
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Not needed development when there is massive warehouses already in the area
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This project should be refused because: The damage to Burbage common and the surrounding environment, a green space used by thousands of people every year. Local infrastructure will not cope with the...
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I am concerned regarding the size of this development and the environmental impact. The increased traffic associated with this development, in my opinion, will not only be harmful to the environment...
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How this proposal fails to meet the requirements of the National Policy Statement and why it is not the best means of creating additional capacity if that is still needed. The impacts that this...
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I have concerns over the detrimental impact on existing woodland, common land and associated wildlife. Also the pressure that will be added to local infrastructure which is already stretched....
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This project is totally unsuitable for this area.
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1. It will decimate farmland and woodland and destroy the natural habitat for many different species. Furthermore, Tritax were not able to provide any evidence at the consultation that similar managed...
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The closure of Burbage Common Road will seriously disrupt our access to countryside to the south of Barwell
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I am concerned about the impact on traffic congestion in this area and the environmental impact of heavy good vehicle emissions. This area is a local beauty spot offering an oasis of tranquility in...
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This project will have a clear detrimental effect on the surrounding wildlife and environment. The roads in this area are already congested and cannot take any additional traffic. The project will...
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Royal Mail (RM) does not have an in principle objection to Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange but is seeking to secure mitigations to protect its operations during the construction and...
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My concern is the vast increase in traffic in the area & on the M69 without any particular benefit for Hinckley area residents. Plus there will no doubt be more houses built nearby with no added...
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The plan to create this will have a massive impact of roads which are not suitable for the traffic, especially small villages. It will ruin the natural environment of the area and have a long term...
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As someone who has lived in Burbage for the last 20 years and loves being surrounded by the amazing countryside, I am upset to see a lot of it disappearing due to the rich wanting to be richer!! This...
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Destroying green belt arable land
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I wish to object to this proposal due to the significant negative impact it will have on the villages of Narborough and Enderby due to the amount of time the barrier will be down at Narborough level...
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Burbage Common is a wonderful area for wildlife and nature. This site would definitely have an adverse effect. Our village does not need to have the increase in traffic that this development will...
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I have concerns about such a large plot effecting the area around burbage common, a local beauty spot used by many. I also have an issue with the significant impact to road traffic that will occur as...
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I feel that this will be an environmental loss. Our roads can barely cope now so there will be a tremendous impact to our roads. we are already surrounded by NRFI within 15-25 miles, do we really need...
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The dreadful impact on wild life and the countryside around 'The Common' area. Also the amount of traffic that will occur during and more urgently afterwards. We have enough transport vehicles already...
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1 Increase in traffic on M69 causing more noise and other pollution to where I live. The motorway already needs tree screening and movement of footpaths and bridle ways from the edge of the motorway....
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Traffic on Sapcote Road it already takes us twenty minutes to travel one mile into Hinckley.
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My concerns for this proposal cover a number of points 1 The affects it will have on habitat loss. 2 Disturbance of wildlife on Burbage common 3 I see no strong link between this plan and the...
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