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I live near the proposed sight and want to see it go ahead.
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I object to the development on environmental grounds and also why is the project requiredwhen there is so much of this type of development in the local area.
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The effect of an area of natural beauty. The effect of increased traffic in the locality from work peoples' cars. The effect of increased HGV traffic. No details of relative infrastructure. No...
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The development will destroy Woodhouse Farm, which was built in about 1710 and is of local historical importance since it was the home of the Fowke family and housed a well-known museum in the...
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I am strongly opposed to the Hinckley warehousing development. There are a large number of vast warehouse complexes in the midlands and other rail-freight interchanges nearby. There is no need...
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Severely impact on, and destroy, Burbage Common: an area of natural beauty, full of wildlife and natural habitats, widely used by members of the public from local, and wider, area. Local road...
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The main issue will be traffic volumes seeking to get to the developement. The hamlet I live in is not far from the A5. Traffic accessing from the M42 via the A5 will be increase the already busy road...
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This whole project will impact the whole local areas including small villages. We do not need any more traffic running through our already busy roads which are not looked after fully now let alone...
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The location for this proposal is 18 miles from Daventry International RailFreight Hub
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Hello, I would like to register my support for this project. After having seen the plans on this submission, and submissions prior, I believe that this plan has serious merit for several reasons. 1)...
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This will destroy our local green space, increase both noise and traffic pollution. There are other options for freight in either direction. No one who lives locally wants this. We have continual...
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I believe by granting this Rail Freight Interchange in Hinckley will have a major impact on the wild life within the area, increase traffic and pollution in the area and is totally unnecessary. There...
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Concern about the irreversible damage to physical, mental and financial health the surrounding community may suffer as a result of the development.
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I feel this development will be beneficial to the local community and the wider community in a number of ways.
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- Loss of green space and wildlife - We already have major transit hubs (DPD x2) off the A5 and warehousing built on previous green belt land (High volume of trucks (and polution) daily. - Daventry...
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I believe this proposal is going to have a detrimental affect on the local area. The M69 only has one slip way to Coventry and the M6. All the freight passing through Hinckley and the surrounding area...
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The choice to use land on the outskirts of Burbage for this behemoth of warehouses will have an enormous and detrimental impact on the local wildlife and communities. Burbage woods is a unique place...
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I wish to register so that I can object to the proposals. I question the need for the HNRFI in this particular area, where already there are a great number of warehouses across Leicestershire and...
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Please do not approve this plan. This will have a crippling effect on the local environment, ecologically and aesthetically. Look at what there is now and how it serves nature and the community and...
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The location of the site appears to have been selected as it is within very close proximity to the extant rail network and a junction of the M69. The extant rail network does not have the capacity to...
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This project is just more warehousing by stealth.
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Traffic and road construction already a issue in the area.
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I consider the impact on the countryside and environment will be catastrophic in terms of the loss of green space and proximity to Burbage Common; also the massive increase in heavy goods vehicles and...
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I strongly oppose this project both on a community level and a personal one. The increased volume of traffic on the road system will be far too much for the already overwhelmed infrastructure due to...
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We live in an area already overwhelmed with warehousing, Magna Park and Dirft are a stone's throw from here and another huge Amazon and DPD hub has shot up in th past 2 years. This new development...
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Site is not close to the market place it's intended for.
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All aspects of pollution: air, light, noise, with inadequate mitigation Inadequate road infrastructure Loss of leisure facilities Demise of the way of life of the local community
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I live close to the proposed development I consider the proposed development to be beneficial particularly in relation to the employment opportunities which will be created. Additionally, opening up...
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This proposal would be devastating to the Hinckley area as it is planned to be built on existing green areas as well as having an enormous impact on the already over congested road network. Any...
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This is more land been taken to build warehouses which we don't need more traffic if we keep building like this where are we growing our food
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The point I would like to make is that adding a rail connection to the recently huge expansion at Magna Park, just down the A5 trunk road, would have huge benefits for the local roads and people who...
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I am broadly in favour of this development as long as the appropriate infrastructure is also put in place including rail links without level crossings, access to M69 without need to go through...
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Environmental damage to an area of outstanding natural beauty and which is a much loved and used public space. The huge increase in traffic flow by predominantly hgv's in an area that is already not...
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I am retired but still Chartered Civil Engineer whose main professional disciplines have been urban highway maintenance and sewerage. I am a railway enthusiast and used to travel between Alton,...
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I am very concerned about the impact on roads in the area. Leicester Road Sharnford and onto Smockington Hollow junction onto the A5 have become busier each year we have lived in Sharnford. I am very...
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The location of the site appears to have been selected as it is within very close proximity to the extant rail network and a junction of the M69. The extant rail network does not have the capacity to...
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If it gives access to and from the M69 to relieve traffic flow in Burbage then I think it is a great idea
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The main issues I have with project is on a number of levels. Firstly, it is not required in this area as there is already Daventry (DIRFT) and East Midlands Gateway in the near surrounding region, as...
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Object to the project on the grounds of lack of necessity, location , disruption to the local area during construction and after.
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Main issues and impacts:- 1. Impact on the environment. Burbage Common is a public space that is used by residents in the Hinckley and Burbage area and further afield. It is a home to much wildlife...
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This will have a major impact on the A5 which is an extremely busy trunk road supporting heavy goods throughout day and night. I have seen no evidence at all that the proposals include any money to...
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Impact to our local highways, increase in traffic , increase in air, noise and light pollution, increased flooding problems on adjacent Burbage common. Infrastructure impact Environment impact...
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Firstly, the question of necessity for the project at all - there are numerous similar depots within a small radius and an enormous facility at DIRFT just 16 miles away. Secondly, the enormity of the...
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I feel I must object hugely to this proposed facility being built by Tritax Symmetry. Traffic on all roads in the area has already reached over capacity. There are already rush hour queues and...
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The main issues to be considered are as follows: a full and comprehensive environmental impact has not been completed. The overall carbon emissions of the project and lifetime carbon assessment have...
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This would completely ruin the area. The area around burbage common and woods is lovely and a large infrastructure like that would completely ruin the area as already mentioned. People enjoy going to...
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Hinckley bypass has to many cars/lorrys already in this built up area.I live next to the road which will inpact on our lives and make the air quality even worse.Has anyone even looked into this?.The...
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Building this enormous structure right next to an ancient woodland that appears in the Doomsday book is appalling. The traffic movements per day alone will impact on this precious site, changing it...
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Killing the natural beauty of a local nature reserve
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I do not agree with the need for this site for the following reasons. There is adequate capacity at other sites within 60 miles, these facilities are not running at full capacity and it would be far...
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I am concerned of the possibility of structural damage to my property due to the impact of increased rail freight traffic (up to 16 extra trains per day) causing increased and heavy vibration effects...
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Increased traffic and noise though the surrounding villages. This development will have a detrimental impact on the quality of life aof residents of all the surrounding villages with regard to noise...
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The area around Hinckley is already congested with heavy goods vehicles. The country side around Hinckley has been covered in industrial storage warehouses-enough is enough.
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A further rail freight interchange (RFI) cannot be justified in this area; there are already five RFIs with a 25 mile radius of Hinckley. In addition the vast Magna Park complex can be served by...
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The proposed development will have an long lasting detrimental impact on such a large area of natural space surrounding Hinckley. Burbage Common and adjacent land is a haven for wildlife and enjoyed...
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So many detrimental factors that this development would cause to the area. Firstly an area of natural beauty (that I have used for over 50 years) will be destroyed or changed beyond recognition....
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We will be Losing our rural village, we do not need to have more warehouses in this relatively small area. This area is actually larger than the initial site of magma park which is now massive. Then...
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As a resident of a local village that will be massively adversely impacted by this unnecessary project, I strongly object on the following grounds. 1 - It is not needed! There are other rail freight...
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The proposed development will have a catastrophic effect on the local environment and infrastructure. The applicant has been reticent to provide base traffic data to the County Council to allow formal...
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I write to lodge my opposition to the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI). My ‘consultation response’ covers: Environmental Impact, Highways and Rail Networks, Actual vs Perceived Need,...
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I’m all for progress but convince me that this will not be a devaluation of every thing around it, from the environments to peoples living conditions
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This development is unnecessary because the area is already well covered with rail freight depots. It is a random development not fitting into a national strategy. It will substantially adversely...
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This project is in my opinion in totally the wrong location, IT WILL BRING LIGHT POLLUTION,TRAFIC CHACOS TO THE AREA , NOISE POLLUTION , THE VISUAL IMPACT WILL BE INCONCEIVABLE , THE ROAD NETWORK CAN...
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If this reduces the number of lorries travelling long distances then this must be beneficial to the environment over the long term.
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The complete devastation of the area surrounding the Burbage Common. The Common is an important area to locals and is used by people all day every day. Wildlife will be gone never to come back which...
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Although I am personally disappointed that the proposal is in close proximity to where I live, I am broadly supportive of efforts to move freight from road onto rail due to the myriad environmental...
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With the local area already loosing so much of its green space I don't think we can afford to loose more of it. The road system in the local area is already carnage with somedays it taking over 45...
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Pollution from increased road and rail traffic( the railway has not been electrified). Light pollution. The A5 cannot cope with existing traffic due to the large warehouse facilities between...
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Details of Motorway junction
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I disagree with this development as we have one around 9 miles away already! Why do we need so many. It is too close to the town and local nature reserve and will destroy our peaceful town This will...
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This project will have economic benefits of the kind needed for UK growth: both in the construction and ongoing usage and will help retain the relative prosperity of Hinckley and Bosworth, so I...
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There are so many environmental impacts that will be caused by this development. The negatives far outweigh any positives (of which there are few, if any). The traffic impact on the village without a...
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Building a freight site would be a nightmare. What about the wildlife there is a lot of road kill now so expect more if you build this plus the roads are terrible as it is more pot hole than smooth...
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Hinckley rail interchange scheme. I have grave concerns with the scheme, as it seems to be that it is far more motorway focused than rail focused. It will be detrimental to the countryside, and create...
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This development is unnecessary as the local Midlands area is already well served with rail freight hubs and it is not part of any national strategy. The size of the development will have a...
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The proposed development will significantly increase traffic and congestion upon the roads around Hinckley which already struggle with peak load. In particular, the increased traffic on the A47...
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I am against this application. I fail to see the need for such a scheme in this location, because; 1. There are at least 2 similar facilities with 25 miles, 1 at DIRFT rail freight terminal, off...
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Is it really necessary or is it just a big project for ego purposes ?
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I am concerned about the negative impact the project is going to have on my community and the surrounding environment.
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1.Destruction of natural countryside. 2. Substantial increase of heavy traffic to the A47 3.Junction of A47 with A5 will not be able to cope with the increase of traffic. 4. Heavy traffic through the...
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Traffic impact and impact on housing and other infrastructure within the area
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Very concerned about the environmental impact of this project on wildlife/ecology & amenity provision of Burbage Common. Increased traffic will result in higher propensity of noise episodes &...
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1. Project Reference: TR050007. Relevant Representation submitted by Osborne Clarke LLP on behalf of National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) plc ("NGED"). 2. Osborne Clarke LLP act for...
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The impact of this scheme will make a great difference to Burbage Common as people using the common will have to put up with noise, smell, impact on wild life and will no longer be a lovely peaceful...
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HNRFI is not primarily for the benefit of the immediate locality but for the national benefit. It will be another step toward "decarbonisation".
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I object to this being built. Why build another rail freight hub when there are others nearby that are not even being used to 100% and are in decline. Burbage and surrounding towns cannot cope with...
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The location of this rail terminal is wrong on every level. The former Bitteswell aerodrome near Lutterworth is a forest of huge warehouses without any rail access. Why ruin virgin farming land and...
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Strongly object to this being built. It is not needed as other rail freight hubs are not that far away. Other rail hubs not being used to full potential so why built another? Why not use them. The...
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This development will have a significant detrimental affect on my local countryside views and environment where I do a lot of walking
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THIS DEVELOPMENT SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PROCEED BECAUSE: 1. The position and size of the interchange. 2. There is no need for it when there are a number of existing similar freight and storage hubs...
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My feedback will cover need for more warehousing, rail change interchange being used as a way to push through planning when the rail component is barely used at other sites, impact on major road,...
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We question the necessity for yet another freight interchange in our locality bearing in mind the close proximity of other similar developments. In the event of consent being granted for the HNRFI we...
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With there being a freight distribution site already nearby in Crick / Rugby , in a much more industrial location, there is no need to bring the onslaught of traffic and pollution into already overly...
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this rail freight hub will have an devastating impact on a number of things in the area and should not get built. narbourgh level crossing, while it may be able to cope with the extra freight trains...
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Honestly disappointed by how urbanisation has taken over what once was a lovely area, Hinckley and Burbage are now widely overpopulated, with all of the new housing being built in addition to this...
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We completely disagree with the proposals put forward by Tritax Symmetry to build a National Freight Interchange and warehousing on land just outside Hinckley. We attended two of the Tritax public...
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This is disgusting. The greenery and wildlife will be gone and what was a pleasant small village will be no more. This is an unnecessary violation to our beautiful countryside and needs to be stopped
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I want to be involved in the process as this proposal will adversely alter the area around me. This will affect my progeny, currently diverse nature and the planet itself.
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This will serverly impact our daily lives not only by the increase in noise (rail and cars), increase in pollution. The road infrastructure isn't suitable for the volume of traffic making even more of...
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All the Rural area between three villages and abutting an ancient woodland will be covered by this planned project with catastrophic effects on wildlife and loss of amenity for people. Rail travel,...
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