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Effect on infrastructure of Hinckley and surrounding villages due to increased traffic; wildlife; health of residents; noise
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The constant traffic and noise this will generate around nearby villages is unacceptable plus the increase in large lorries that will drive through the centre of small pretty villages will cause...
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Impact on the flora and fauna in the area
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This proposed project will have a huge impact on the area, from the already over-congested roads and infrastructure, to the impact on wildlife and areas of natural beauty that local people use. The...
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The noise, pollution, increased traffic on already heavily congested roads will make our quality of life worse and adversely affect our mental health.
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The damage to wildlife and open spaces. This area is already under huge pressure from the growth of Magna Park at Lutterworth and other developments along the A5 towards Burbage, DPD & Amazon....
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We have recently purchased a property in Burbage and will be reconsidering our application. We decided to move here as it is a lovely quiet village with surrounding rural areas. Should this...
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Once this land is built on, there is nothing to stop it expanding in the future. There are times even now when I can hear trains, depending on the weather, and this is from Barwell. The noise that...
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What evidence is there that this is the right place for such a development? Will it actually be used for the purposes proposed? Burbage Common is a vital open space for many people locally and will be...
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I am writing to you with deep concern about the plans for the Hinckley rail freight interchange, and I wanted to highlight a specific point that directly affects our community. The proposed rail...
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This rail freight terminal is unnecessary (there is 1 in Crick, on the mainline just a few miles away which is near to all the major warehouses at Magna Park as well) it will have a devastating impact...
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I move out of the inner city to be by the greenery and wildlife, this will be taking it away plus adding to the pollution of what they have already done. ie amazon,dpd big warehouses lots more traffic
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Main concern is that for the wildlife can we afford to lose more rural land to construction, on average there has been a massive rise of loss of wildlife in the UK due to their habitat being...
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Extra traffic through the village, resulting in unsafe areas outside the school and the centre of the village. Impacting on Burbage Common and woodland leading to decrease in wildlife and flora...
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Loss of agriculture space in our area. The affect on the Burbage common beauty spot, ie, wildlife, noise, views, visitors mental welfare etc The immense increase in HGV traffic in the local area...
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The proposed interchange would completely destroy the identity and character of this area. People choose to live in the villages of Burbage, Sapcote, Stoney Stanton, Elmesthorpe, Aston Flamville etc...
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Destruction of eco systems, loss of nature and countryside, increased traffic leading to increased pollution and noise
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I am very concerned about the impact of this on the environment, traffic and noise. The roads are not sufficient to allow extra freight.
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Poor consultation Lack of openness and transparency throughout the process and during consultation, particularly on how data has been collated (such as traffic impacts/assumptions) Sapcote is a small...
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--- Leicestershire County Council relevant representations as the Local Highway Authority and host authority to the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange proposal --- Leicestershire County...
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This project will significantly impact my daily life, with vastly increased noise levels, increased traffic damaging the already overcrowded and dangerous Sapcote Road in Burbage. The overall impact...
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I am opposed to the use of common land and the amount of traffic that will be experienced.
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We are a small village the issue of more trains, barrier down times, more traffic, & pollution. We have a primary school, & playschool in the area too.Car drivers dont switch engines off when waiting...
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I am concerned about the noise and the impact that will have on local residents.
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The main impacts will be the distribution of wildlife.
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I live in Stoney Stanton on Underwood Drive. I am a Cub Scout Leader and a member of various local groups, as well as Chair of the Stoney Stanton Parish Council and District Councillor for Fosse...
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I feel that this proposal is unnecessary as there are several rail freight terminals in the broader area. I feel that it will do untold damage to the ecology of the surrounding lands and nature...
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I do not feel this development is needed, the impact to the village will caus harm to the environment in terms of traffic and pollution
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This will destroy a thriving ecosystem that local people get to enjoy. Burbage common is a little heaven and it will be a disaster to see it destroyed
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I live 1.5 miles from Burbage Common and Woods, where we walk our dog most days. It is an 85 hectare Local Nature Reserve owned by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, and is historically common...
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The sheer size of this monstrosity. The impact on wild life. The impact on people and communities. The impact on the local roads / railways will be catastrophic as there is no infrastructure planned...
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It will take away a massive amount of country side Noise pollution Ruin our rural villages Take away wild life Effect house prices Do I need to go on !!!!!! Cause flooding due to massive amount of...
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It's going to be big isn't it! For me, too tall, not in keeping with anything in the immediate area. Construction will be many years of noise, dust and disruption. The movement of the freight will be...
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I want to ensure that a proper consultation takes place, that all is done to protect Burbage Common and ensure that Burbage does not become any more congested than it already is.
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I am opposing this proposal because living in a village myself within Leicestershire and enjoying the peace for what village life is, extra roads as the plan explains to link up village's does not...
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Increase in traffic passing through our already overloaded village. Noise from trains. Damage to the local environment
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Road infrastructure is inadequate for the additional traffic this proposal would create. This will have a massive impact on village roads and on communities.
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This developement will have a serious inpact on wildlife in the adjacent common which has been nurtured over a period of years from a very run down state, and is now visited and enjoyed by many people...
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Go ahead, the area needs more local jobs Which will be better environmentally as will cut down on traveling to Leicester, Coventry, Magna Park etc..
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Objections to the proposed development. Impacts to the surrounding area. Justification from the developer as to why we need another rail freight terminal in such close proximity to DIRFT.
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The loss of hundreds of acres of farm land (the very land we need for food security in the coming years), miles of hedgerows and dozens of mature trees will devastate the environment and biodiversity...
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Negative impact on the access to, and the sight lines from, Burbage Common and Woods. Negative impact on non-motorised road users in the local area with increased heavy haulage and private vehicles of...
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I believe the necessity of the proposed project has been overstated. There are already large facilities at Magna Park, DIRFT that have strong distribution links. This proposed facility will not...
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I am a local resident living close to the mainline between Leicester to Birmingham. I am very concerned about the impact of increased freight being transported on this line as a result of this...
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I am concerned about the road traffic congestion that will be caused by this development, both during its construction and when it is in operation. Traffic congestion on the A5 is bad at the...
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I have read planning documents. I have concerns about:- 1) how little facility will be used 2) air quality impact 3) congestion impact 4) disturbance to flora & fauna both immediate to development &...
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I am very unhappy about this proposed project. I feel a project of this size will affect the nature of the friendly rural district in which I presently reside. I moved to this area some 8 years ago...
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The main concerns are :- The seemingly endless envelopment of the village by warehousing and the associated impact on the road infrastructure which is already under strain. The loss of green space and...
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I am concerned about several elements, mainly: Additional strain on our already congested local roads. The rail hub is being purported to take vehicles off the road. This will certainly not be the...
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I am very concerned about the increased rail freight that will affect all the properties situated near to the current train lines. I am also very concerned about the increase in traffic. The area is...
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Natural England's full relevant representations have been emailed to the project email address [PLEASE SEE ATTACHED]. Below is a summary of our representations: Overall, Natural England are satisfied...
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I am worried about the impact and the noise levels that he’s going to have on our village in the future as I have lived here for the last 40 years
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Representation Withdrawn Please take this letter as our formal response to your letter sent on 2nd May 2023 concerning the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange Order. Principle For any new...
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Erosion of green space Pollution Amount of lorries in the area already Afgect on the railway infrastructure
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This project is totally inappropriate for the local area. It will mean a huge increase in traffic to the nearby villages, some of which (Sharnford) already has 10,000+ vehicles passing through every...
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The air pollution levels are already high in the area; we do not anything adding to it. The traffic would be too great. Already some of the main roads are quite dangerous as there is so much traffic...
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Our village has grown substantially over the last 10 years or so already causing issues with volume of traffic on its roads. Large lorries that cause problems are impacting village life and this will...
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We are instructed by Parker Strategic Land Limited (“Parker”) and the following individuals: i) Philip Ian William Bailey ii) Linda Margaret Bailey iii) David Arnold Woodward iv) Jane Elizabeth...
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We are instructed by a consortium of land promoters predominantly consisting of Barwood Development Securities Limited and Parker Strategic Land Limited (the “Consortium”) and Ms Jennifer Taylor. The...
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I object to the Hinckley National Rail Freight interchange due to air pollution, noise pollution and traffic delays. After fighting for cleaner air by planting many trees in this area, this hub will...
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Concerned about the impact on roads and the loss of part of Burbage Common
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DRFT is 20 minutes away why do we need another terminal so close? The traffic is often in gridlock around Hinckley now without further vehicles. No real benefits to community as most employees will be...
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i am exceedingly concerned about Narborough Station having 16 huge freight trains daily. The village roads from the station will be gridlocked as they are at times now with the normal trains. Also,...
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My views on the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange proposals are that it will ruin a small market town with little infrastructure in the road network, which is already blocked and inadequate....
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The impact of the proposed development has been grossly understated, the proposed development will have a devastating ecological impact on mammals, amphibians, insects especially bees and birds. The...
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Having recently moved into the area from Leicester city, I have enjoyed the relatively clean air and relatively quiet, low traffic environment in which I now live. All of this is threatened by this...
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Traffic Concerns - When the M69 motorway was planned in early 1970s it was recognised at that time that if the Burbage/ Sapcote junction was created allowing traffic from the M6 side of the motorway...
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This ludicrous project is not needed for our area or even England, it would increase air pollution, decrease quality of life,produce more carbon when we're trying as a country to reduce carbon...
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I am writing to you with great concern, alongside numerous members of our community, regarding the plans for the Hinckley rail freight interchange. I firmly believe that this proposed development will...
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I have concerns about the increase in vehicle movements in the surrounding area. If it was to go ahead, a link road from Earl Shilton A47 would be essential, however this will have a detrimental...
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I am writing to you to raise my concerns regarding the proposed development by Tritax (Hinckley railway hub). My husband and I own wentworth stables on Burbage Common road, next to the proposed...
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We have recently purchased a property in Burbage and will be reconsidering our application. We decided to move here as it is a lovely quiet village with surrounding rural areas. Should this...
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This is an inappropriate use of productive agricultural land in an area which is already saturated with warehouses, distribution depots and the like. Sited immediately adjacent to Burbage common and...
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Don't do it. Please find somewhere else. We already have loads of industrial sites and housing in the area, so roads in and out of Hinckley can't cope with the amount of traffic. It would be a real...
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Main issue here.is building such a large scale development right next to the only bit of open space in the Hinckley area where you can go for a walk and escape from the local hustle and bustle....
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Noise levels are my main concern. I live about 400m as the crow flies from the closest part of the current (sunken level) track with many houses and gardens in between. The noise of the trains in...
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The construction of this development will severely impact Burbage Common, the surrounding footpaths and the SSSI area. The surveys undertaken today seem to have found a number of protected species...
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Loss of agriculture land in our area. The affect on the Burbage common beauty spot, ie, wildlife, noise, views, visitors mental welfare etc The immense increase in HGV traffic in the local area across...
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I am against this development as I do not believe the existing infrastructure will support the project. The M69 is extremely congested at the M1 J21 and this will increase the congestion. It will also...
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I want to know more about developments there
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Loss of agriculture space in our area. The M1 and M69 junction is already overwhelmed with traffic with queing to get on the M1 getting longer and longer, it will only become worse if this proposal...
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This application will destroy surrounding local villages. Roads can barely cope with the volume of traffic at the moment let alone putting more pressure on them.
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I oppose the application of the rail freight hub as I feel it is far too close to the common land & woods. Complete detriment to the local wildlife and ambience of quite a large area that is currently...
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This planned work will have an extremely negative affect on the local environment and public. It will destroy vital habits for wildlife and cause a huge amount of noise and disruption to the local...
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I live in Narborough village which already has trains, including numerous freight trains, thundering through. The noise and frequency of these trains is at the maximum that such a small village can...
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I object to the proposal of building the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange due to the massive impact to the wildlife and increased traffic in the local area.
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The local infrastructure cannot facilitate such a large development and it will wipeout a large area of green countryside.
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Big impact on green areas for the community, negative environmental and sustainability impact on local area, environmental ncreaded traffic and noise pollution.
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I have lived in Burbage all my life, therefore witnessed first hand the overdevelopment that it can not cope with. Sapcote Road in particular to this project gets gridlocked daily. Also, I have our...
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Noise and traffic impact on local community
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This project will ruin the small and already overcrowded town and should be carried out away from Hinckley - put on land such as Magna Park was, not close to where there are inhabitants. The proposed...
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The "project" from what I can tell is just a money making excercise and any potential positive impact is greatly outweighed by the negative impacts it will have on the local area, environment and...
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Environmental impact, loss of green space, lack of local infrastructure to support the development, local people don’t want it and are being ignored
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The South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats are a local political organisation who operate within the current parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. The application for the Hinckley...
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There’s going to extra impact on surrounding villages and infrastructure. Decimating wild life habitat and ruining countryside views. Devaluing housing stock also.
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A complete farce. Something that in the ideal world would be needed but as the country has been run by charlatans for the past couple of decades, seems completely irrelevant. Daventry is close. The...
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The proposed National Rail Interchange at Hinckley would if approved be a disaster for Hinckley itself . Additionally,Burbage common, surrounding villages, Leicestershire and the wider region as a...
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Given the one million square meters (estimated by Trirax representative) of building footprint and hard standing are in the current plan, how much money is to be spent in mitigation and where? Miles...
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Impact on Burbage woods & common for start. There will be an increase in pollution to what is a place of national importance as its one of only a few ancient woodlands. These sites also generate...
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100% against this project Damage to wildlife / environment Excess vehicles going through sapcote No infrastructure in sapcote As M 69 opening both directions traffic through the village will be...
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