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Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange

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  • Donna Towers

    As a resident of Burbage village since birth I am strongly concerned about the environmental impact this will have on the area and it’s surroundings. I would like to know more about why this site has... Read more

  • Dr Janet Iris Dutnall Higgins

    A.1. Macro: Consideration must be given to the value of the purpose of this vast project, and if it will fulfil the reasons given for its development. 2.Consideration must be given as to whether the... Read more

  • Elaine Worden

    I oppose the rail freight terminal going ahead, due to several reasons. Increased traffic on the roads causing delays and increased air and noise pollution. The terminal is planned to be built on... Read more

  • Electromech Design and Assembly Ltd (Electromech Design and Assembly Ltd)

    No objection providing the developer pays due regard to the local environment and ensures the development is in keeping with its rural location and does not impact on Burbage Common in any way.

  • Elizabeth Davenport

    I wish to object to this proposed project due to the extremely negative impact on the countryside, flora and fauna of the area as well as the health and wellbeing of the local population from the... Read more

  • Elizabeth Milton

    I am concerned about the impact on local countryside and wildlife, plus traffic implications.

  • F & J Gent (F & J Gent)

    REPRESENTATIONS FROM F & J GENT FARMERS We own and farm land at Highgate Lodge Farm, Station Road, Stoney Stanton, which immediately adjoins the application site. Our land falls within the area... Read more

  • Gary Meyrick

    I feel the location of the huge developments so close to Burbage common will have a very detrimental effect on both wildlife and peoples enjoyment of this wild space. This would come from the added... Read more

  • Gary Towers

    1 - The area is surrounded by small villages and as such the infrastructure is already overstretched with new builds, warehousing and the A5 which is a farce as a major road. 2 - I fear for the health... Read more

  • georgina jackson

    the noise, pollution, traffic and detrimental effects to the environment and loss of nature is far too devastating to everyone for this to go ahead.

  • Gillian Lord

    More loss of beautiful green space. Detrimentally bad for the environment in an already highly polluted area. Even more congestion.

  • Gillian Mary Barsby

    Introduction I am [REDACTED] years old and have lived in Elmesthorpe for over 20 years and along with my family help run a livery yard business. This proposed development will be right up to our... Read more

  • Glenda E Skellern

    I think the most objections are because it is in a relatively well off area. If it was near me I doubt there would be such a fuss. Wherever it goes it will be in somebodies back yard. If it is a... Read more

  • Graham Ellard

    I am extremely concerned about the increased volume of HGV vehicles that will be using the A47 to reach the A5 or M69. This Road only has one pathway with a cycle path and is used from early morning... Read more

  • Greg Jones

    This project is not taking place on brownfield sites, but on green belt, ie. fields, hedgerows and woodland. The environmental impact of this project will be huge for both the flora and fauna in the... Read more

  • Gweneth Dianne Thorp

    Intrusion on Burbage Common, Increase in commercial traffic on surrounding roads. Pollution

  • Hannah Margaret Gillian Illston-Barsby

    Introduction I am [redacted] years old and have lived in Elmesthorpe for over 20 years and during that time I have built my Horse Livery Stables into a very successful business. If this development... Read more

  • Harborough District Council (Harborough District Council)

    The Council considers that the scale of the proposed development and its implication are significant. Our main issues and concerns are that, 1. The proposed development will generate significant... Read more

  • Andrew Harvey on behalf of Harvey (Harvey)

    Safety aspects due to increase of traffic through surrounding villages. Environmental impact arising from warehouse construction, use and maintenance. Loss of “green” area and farmland to yet another... Read more

  • Heather White

    Objection to planning for Hinckley Rail Freight Terminal

  • Helen Coombs

    Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Growth Plan identifies, amongst other things “inadequate transport infrastructure, causing congestion; gaps in the road and rail network; pressures on existing... Read more

  • Helen Vanes

    Impacts: 1) Pollution levels I would wish to see a fully, verifiably independent (not like the purchasing of PPE/services during the pandemic) research report with a good wide brief and funding, to... Read more

  • Ian Newham

    This will lead to more housing development, more traffic, more pressure on school places, parking chaos and most importantly destruction of green belt land. All in the name of so called progress which... Read more

  • Ian Shipley

    I think it is marvelous project and should be fully supported.

  • Ian Williams

    This will impact massively on an already congested road network and have a huge detrimental effect on green spaces used by thousands of local people.

  • James Anthony Watts

    I believe the development will have a deep negative impact on Burbage Common. Many people use the common for peaceful walks in unspoilt countryside. The noise from the rail terminal would spoil this.... Read more

  • Jan Taylor

    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

  • Jane Phillpot

    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... Read more

  • Jane worthington

    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... Read more

  • Janet Matthews

    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... Read more

  • Jayesh Tailor

    It will cause congestion and pollution in Hinckley. The town access roads are already inadequate, I am against this planned Hinckley Rail Hub

  • Jean Connor

    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... Read more

  • Jean Margaret Matthews

    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... Read more

  • Jeffrey Cook

    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... Read more

  • Jennifer M Fry

    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... Read more

  • Jiten Mahendrakumar Mistry

    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... Read more

  • Joanne Perry

    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... Read more

  • JOHN HINCKS

    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... Read more

  • John Trevor Martin

    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... Read more

  • Jonathan McMahon

    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... Read more

  • JOY CHRISTINE HOULT

    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.

  • Judy Williams

    Concerns about heavy traffic using the local roads. The destruction of wildlife and noise pollution.

  • Julie Aucott

    Very concerned that this development will take away so much green space. Burbage and Hinckley are substantially overdeveloped already.

  • Karen Anderson

    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... Read more

  • Katie Mocelutu

    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... Read more

  • Keith Judkins

    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... Read more

  • Kenneth John Barsby BEM

    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... Read more

  • Kevin Anthony Payne

    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... Read more

  • Kevin Bolton

    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... Read more

  • Kim wright

    The impact of this development site will be at the detriment of nature and outdoor green space for pleasure