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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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