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  • Tom Pettit

    As a resident I am not objecting on the basis of 'not in my backyard', this proposal may have many commercial benefits to it, however, my primary concern is based on the potential loss of Burbage... Read more

  • Tracey Bloodworth

    Damage to Burbage Common environment There are already Rail Hubs within 40 miles of this proposed site Additional road traffic through Hinckley

  • Andrea Hawkins

    Concern over the level and type of traffic in the local area. The centre of Sapcote has a sharp bend in the centre which hav have to cross over the. Centre line to get around this is also where the... Read more

  • Andrew J Steele

    I think that this is a fantastic scheme that will offer reduction in through traffic through Burbage village, better access to the M69 and long term economic benefits for the area.

  • Andrew Smith

    • No market need due to other Rail Freight Terminals in the area such as East Midlands Gateway and DIRFT (x2) • DIRFT receives freight from the south and distributes to various areas including Magna... Read more

  • Carolyn Henson

    The proposed rail terminal will destroy the peace and calm of the Burbage Common area. Concrete is encroaching on all sides in the Midlands and it is vital area for the large population of the borough... Read more

  • Daniel Adam Grimsley

    Air pollution, traffic and noise, spoiling our countryside.

  • My family (My family) on behalf of Eileen Hodgson (Eileen Hodgson)

    This proposed development would have an adverse effect on existing local traffic problems, and in particular on Burbage Common, an ancient, extensive and varied woodland area home to a wide variety of... Read more

  • HELEN Ferguson Baxter SCOFFHAM

    The main reason for my objections to the proposed SRFIs is the detrimental effect on the environment. This proposal is vast with 1500,000 square metres plus 200,000 square metres of mezzanine floor... Read more

  • Helen Staniforth

    Severe impact on an area already very densely packed with warehouses and industrial sites etc. There would be a huge impact on green spaces - burbage Common is extensively used and is the only... Read more

  • Ian Vincent Pritchard

    My concerns are environmental and increased traffic volumes with its impact on surrounding villages and air and particulate pollution. My environmental concerns are that a huge area of farmland will... Read more

  • Jane stocker

    We do not want this project. It will ruin the countryside It will ruin the wildlife and features of Burbage common. Will created too much traffic near a town that cannot cope at the moment. Created... Read more

  • Jayne Chesterton

    The impact of the huge developments on the A5 at Hinckley, Magna Park at Lutterworth and huge plans for 1000s of new houses is making life so difficult. Roads are gridlocked and if there is an... Read more

  • John Arthur May

    The total destruction of the surrounding area for no justifiable reason

  • John Hardman

    Effect on local amenity and nature at Burbage Common and woods through proximity of development and train movements. Loss of agricultural land Over development in the Hinckley surrounding area of... Read more

  • John Malvin Walden

    I feel that this project is in danger of overwhelming local road infrastructure. It is superfluous to local requirements and duplicates rail interchanges already in place at Coleshill to the north and... Read more

  • John Michael Dutton

    Living on the crossroad area of Ashby Road, our house will be affected by constant pollution from vehicles queing at the traffic lights, noise, vibration 24/7. Access to the main road and turning... Read more

  • John Richard Holdridge

    Disruption to local traffic especially in the vicinity of Narborough level crossing

  • Jonathan Riley

    I object to the project due to lack of additional local infrastructure being put in place

  • JULIA ELIZABETH PRITCHARD

    I am very concerned that a lot of people who visited the consultation evenings and registered their concerns about the first draft of the application will not realise tht they have to repeat their... Read more

  • Julie Williams

    The main issues will be the impact of traffic in the local area and loss of habitat around Burbage common. Most of the units are not rail related but Road so there will be more traffic and workers... Read more

  • Karen Leck

    Sharnford is a small village around 3 miles away from the HNRFI project. The village already experiences heavy traffic, due to its proximity to the A5, Magna Park at Lutterworth and the new DPD... Read more

  • Liam Paul Mahoney

    The development is not needed. There are already ample similar facilities in close proximity to the proposed location. The business case for this development does not stack up. The assessment of... Read more

  • Linda Simpkin

    Road infrastructure - it is suggested that there will be a link road built and the M69 will also be used. What happens when there are problems on these roads? Sapcote and Stoney Stanton have now been... Read more

  • Mark Davis

    I don’t support the destruction of green spaces associated with this project. I don’t support the increase in noise and traffic pollution associated with this project. I don’t support the increase in... Read more

  • Mark Taft

    I feel that this project is not required in this part of the country. There are other existing freight interchange terminals and warehousing within a 50 mile radius, why is there a need for more. The... Read more

  • Michael Walton

    it will decimate the wildlife, and the road and rail infrastructure here isn't good enough to support all of the extra trains and lorries. What about the huge environmental impact it will have on the... Read more

  • Mike Broadhurst

    The impact of this is the amount of heavy goods traffic and cars on the surrounding areas of Hinckley, Elmesthorpe, Stoney Stanton and Sapcote. Also the amount of environmental damage it will do the... Read more

  • Monty John Cooper

    Destruction of land near Burbage common. Total blockage of road at Narborough level crossing with increased rail freight. Increased HGV activity through local villages that are already at capacity.

  • Natalie Squires

    Increased rail traffic causing noise pollution Increased road traffic causing congestion

  • Norma Ann Gudger

    I object to the proposed Hinckley National Freight interchange. It will destroy a large park of beautiful common land, which will result in a loss of wildlife. The increased traffic and noise will... Read more

  • Rachel Small

    This would devastate the area, the noise and light pollution, devastating wildlife habitats and the road infrastructure in the surrounding villages cannot cope with the additional traffic this... Read more

  • Richard Wade

    Impact on the local population, regarding the additional strain on the areas road network and the devistating affect on the wildlife and eco system, which is part of the "green lung" for the Hinckley... Read more

  • Ricki Moore

    This will have a detrimental affect on the roads in the area which are congested and struggling to cope with the current level of traffic created by other large warehousing recently built in the area.

  • Rodney Leigh

    I am strongly against the proposal of the HNRFI. For me and my family it would personally cause us terrible problems to our 'every day life'. We retired and purchased our farm to tend for our animals... Read more

  • Save Burbage Common (Save Burbage Common)

    1. The area in which this development is proposed is already served by a large number of existing or agreed distribution centres, including rail freight interchanges. This includes: • Northampton... Read more

  • Sean Ashton

    Wildlife, pollution, traffic issues in an area that already comes to a daily standstill, noise created

  • Sharnford Parish Council (Sharnford Parish Council)

    Sharnford is a small village around 3 miles away from the HNRFI project. The village already experiences heavy traffic, due to its proximity to the A5, Magna Park at Lutterworth and the new DPD... Read more

  • Shaun Hutchinson

    The negative impact this project will have on the environment and community has not been properly considered. The community is already suffering from the miles of warehouses, increase in heavy... Read more

  • Tim Hancock Associates (Tim Hancock Associates) on behalf of Shell U.K. Limited (Shell U.K. Limited)

    Dear Sirs We are instructed on behalf of Shell U.K. Limited which owns and operates Sutton Elms Service Station, a high-quality roadside facility serving all categories of road traffic, located on the... Read more

  • Stephen Cooper

    Dear Sir / Madam I would like to formally object to the proposed HNRFI and together its status of being considered as a NSIP. My objections fall into 3 main categories: 1/ the need for such a... Read more

  • Susa Dutton

    I live near the corner of Ashby Road which will be greatly affected if this development goes ahead by noise, vibration and extreme pollution 24/7 Will Tritax be responsible for any damage to the... Read more

  • Tracey Baldwin

    Environmental issues such as light pollution, noise. Location of warehouses near to villages, and spoiling Burbage common & woods, affecting wildlife. Traffic noise from increase traffic. air quality

  • Alexander Roper

    I strongly contest that this is nothing more than a ‘trojan horse’ to install warehouses in green rural countryside, and the rail freight element is a front to bypass local planning procedures. This... Read more

  • Anthony John Smith

    1) No Requirement for HNRFI 1.1) Government policy is that “It is important that SRFIs are located “near the business markets they will serve (NPS paragraph 2.56)” andwith the existing nine... Read more

  • Ashley Barratt

    I do not believe this planning has been given enough consideration when looking at the broader environmental impact and water run off to villages in the corresponding areas. In addition to this... Read more

  • Barbara Jean York (as trustee of the York family trust)

    1.Noise and Vibration My property is [Redacted] and proposed site and I am concerned that noise and vibration during and after construction together with increased numbers of huge freight train... Read more

  • Becky Wassell

    The habitat loss will be detrimental, in a time during climate change where we need to work with nature not against it. Our local nature reserve is a sanctuary for so many, the loss of this could... Read more

  • Bernard Yeomans

    I object to the proposed HNRFI. It is a mistake to site such a facility so close to a town which already suffers from traffic congestion and is a junction of north/south and east/west local commuters... Read more

  • C Burns

    I'm genuinely concerned about the issues this will cause for our local wildlife and natural environment. Not enough is being done to protect nature across the UK, as one of the most nature depleted... Read more

  • Cathie Gibbens

    1. The area in which this development is proposed is already served by a large number of existing or agreed distribution centres, including rail freight interchanges. This includes: · Northampton... Read more

  • Christopher Linnett

    I wish to oppose a new freight terminal near Burbage common. I am [Redacted] and it is the only near, free park available to me and has unparalleled space to roam in comparison with the other green... Read more

  • Darren collins

    Been a resident of burbage all my life. My main point is the sapcote road cannot handle any more additional traffic. Burbage , sapcote , stoney Stanton are already bursting at the seams with over... Read more

  • David Hurst

    As a Narborough Resident and voluntary Station Adopter, I am concerns regarding the increase rail traffic through the level crossing at Narborough resulting in local road traffic delays through the... Read more

  • Deb Cooper

    RATIONALE for an RFT The proposed site is a near a rail line. However, this line is not electrified so will not be as efficient, nor is it a main line. It provides frequent and regular passenger... Read more

  • Deirdre Clayson

    I feel this proposed rail hub would be detrimental to our local wildlife which is already struggling with the amount of building taking place in this area. I often walk across the fields,where they... Read more

  • Elaine Sereda-Barsby

    Please could you note the following: 1. Generally - I strongly object to the proposals which I feel are inadequate in a number of areas. Additionally, the construction (over a 10-year period) and... Read more

  • Elmesthorpe Parish Council (Elmesthorpe Parish Council)

    REPRESENTATIONS FROM ELMESTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL 1. Introduction 1.1. Around 95% of the main site (excluding the proposed motorway slip roads) is in Elmesthorpe Parish. 1.2. The proposal will have by... Read more

  • Gillian Ford

    This proposal is unnecessary and unwanted in this area. We already have Magna Park distribution which is the biggest distribution centre in Western Europe, Dirft.,Kegworth and recently built DPD... Read more

  • Glynis Barnes

    Damage to the infrstructure of Burbage Woods. Increase in traffic through Sapcote.

  • Heather Williams

    Wildlife pollution access usage

  • Helen Bentley

    Hinckley is a small town with limited roads in and out, those are already heavily congested at peak times and it can take little extra to become gridlocked. Increased traffic from workers and... Read more

  • Helen Pibworth

    We enjoy Burbage Common on a regular basis and do not want to see the area destroyed.....

  • Iain McFadzen

    Burbage Common is probably the only good thing about Hinckley, and these plans look likely to ruin it. The increase in road traffic in the area alone should be grounds to reject these plans. The claim... Read more

  • James Sereda-Barsby

    Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange - Registration of Objection I am a resident in the village of Elmesthorpe Leicestershire and own a property along Burbage Common Road, and have lived here... Read more

  • James Wassell

    The common is a defining part of the Burbage and Hinckley area, used by many on a daily basis as an escape from the noise of the busy surrounding towns and villages. It houses precious wildlife and... Read more

  • John Batte

    The proposed rail terminal should be refused because: 1. Local roads cannot handle the large amount of extra traffic, both trucks and (commuter) cars. There has been a lot of warehouse development... Read more

  • John Clements

    This is a badly planned, unnecessary development that is going to have a significant impact on the lives of local residents and wildlife. There are a number of similar interchanges built (or under... Read more

  • John Palmer

    Main impacts are noise and light pollution, traffic congestion, deterioration of the local green space around Hinckley. This development is less than 800m from residential properties, from our... Read more

  • Jonathan Gilbert

    I want to to tell you about the issues that this development could have on the local environment and why the proposed scale is deemed necessary and in fitting with the rural characteristics of... Read more

  • Keith Ford

    This proposal is unnecessary as there are already similar facilities locally, Magna Park, DIRFT & Kegworth for example. There is also recently opened the huge DPD distribution centre on the A5,... Read more

  • Leicester Forest West Parish Meeting (Leicester Forest West Parish Meeting)

    Impact on local roads and communities by increased traffic volumes

  • Lisa brankin

    I am in favour of the proposal. I think it will help with the growth and maintenance of local businesses. I am in favour of the M69 slip road changes as this will open opportunities for the area.

  • Marcus Davey

    Traffic congestion Pollution Travel delays - rail crossings Destroying green space

  • Mark Hales

    There is no democracy on how this will affect the local area with pollution and disruption to the local enviroment and ecology of the area.

  • Martin Eales

    Hi, I can not understand how the Railway line runs from Nuneaton to Felixstowe on looking at railway maps I can not see the link, but as in Tritax plans it states it does. I can not understand why is... Read more

  • Matthew King

    In its quarterly review, the Office of Rail and Road has revealed statistics highlighting the impact of the UK’s economic position on freight rail usage and performance from January to March 2023. The... Read more

  • Melanie Newcombe

    The proposed location for HNRFI is in an area that is already saturated with rail and road freight locations. DIRFT (Daventry) is very close and so is the enormous new site at East Midlands Airport.... Read more

  • Michael Edwards

    A totally unnecessary development that will devastate an area of local beauty and bring a significant increase in traffic both heavy and domestic to the local area.

  • Neil Fussell

    This project will concrete over hundreds of Hectares of farm and green belt land and abut up to a local community area, being Burbage Common Woods and will no doubt spoil the enjoyment of the peace &... Read more

  • Rachel Dean

    Burbage Common is an important environmental asset for the surrounding community. Going ahead with this plan would destroy it both from a social point of view, but also from an environmental... Read more

  • Rebecca Roper

    My major concerns are as follows: • The immediate and overbearing proximity to both Elmesthorpe residents and the bordering SSSI, would suggest that the site chosen is not suitable for such a proposal... Read more

  • Residents of 6 Wortley Cottages (Residents of 6 Wortley Cottages) on behalf of Residents of 6 Wortley Cottages (Residents of 6 Wortley Cottages)

    1) No Requirement for HNRFI 1.1) Government policy is that “It is important that SRFIs are located “near the business markets they will serve (NPS paragraph 2.56)” and with the existing nine... Read more

  • Rich Hayne

    Do we have to have it because it’s government policy? No - Government policy is to build a national network of strategic rail freight interchanges (SRFls) BUT the regulations stipulate that they... Read more

  • robin bloodworth

    1 Not convinced we need another rail freight terminal when there are others in the area ( reported 7 within 40mile radius). 2 Despite the mitigation measures proposed the terminal will still have an... Read more

  • Rosemary Ann May

    I believe that this totally unnecessary huge development will seriously affect the quality of life of the thousands of people who will be affected by the pollution that will be generated by it 24/7.... Read more

  • Scott Gibbens

    Traffic problems Lack of adequate consultation Impact on neighbouring woods and common Air pollution No capacity of railway line Evasive in answers at consultations with different answers given to the... Read more

  • Sharron Elizabeth Jeannette Brown

    Freight will need to use the roads to access this freight terminal, some might come via M69, but most will be through the surrounding villages, especially Stoney Stanton and Sapcote. It will cause... Read more

  • Shelley Jackson

    Burbage common and woods - The effect on local wildlife and environment. Impact on environment due to Increased traffic and traffic pollution. Road infrastructure not fit for purpose. Impact on the... Read more

  • Stefan Georges

    Living in Stoney Stanton, the traffic levels are too high for the roads. This warehousing will increase the traffic levels, both from HGVs and workings going to and from the warehousing. Most... Read more

  • Sylvia Soden

    I strongly object to the proposed HNRFI for the following reasons:- Destruction of our countryside, wildlife, and agricultural land is escalating at an alarming rate and at a time when we should be... Read more

  • Teresa Lees

    I am very concerned about the impact this will have on the area. This is so near our common which many people use for the physical and mental health benefits. The wildlife will be badly affected and... Read more

  • A Wilson

    Firmly believe that the proposed development will have adverse effects on the surrounding environment, residents and local businesses. Environmental concerns; the rail freight interchange poses a... Read more

  • Aaron Thomas

    Once I am able to understand more about this project following the required registration I would like to make further comment's.

  • Adrian Devine

    The project has no benefits for the area and is not necessary (There are already a number of freight terminals within striking distance). The associated "road enhancements" are only to enable access... Read more

  • Adrian Huckle

    My comments relate to the loss of our countryside, along with the increase traffic that the hub will cause in and around Hinckley, our roads and infrastructure will not and cannot cope.

  • Alan Sutton

    This project will provide jobs, help boost rail goods traffic whilst reducing overall heavy road traffic. It'll also help put the area 'on the map', making it more attractive to live here with respect... Read more

  • Alan Taylor

    This scheme is put forward as Rail connectivity and therefore is considered National Importance. These schemes never deliver what they say regarding Rail. They do the bare minimum to connect with the... Read more

  • Alan Waters

    The entire project seems to be so unnecessary as there is an existing International Rail Freight Terminal being developed just down the road at Daventry and goes under the name of DIRFT! Additionally,... Read more

  • Andrea Bradford

    Major concerns about the impact on the environment, wildlife, volumes of traffic & impact on the roads, the volume of warehousing already in the area, whether the proposals re the warehousing are in... Read more