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Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031, Proposed Submission
Representation ID: 5489
Received: 22/10/2017
Respondent: Mr Peter Williamson
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Using up more valuable countryside in the Lutterworth area.
Significant increase in commuting to and from Magna Park
No immediate plans for improving the transport infrastructure on and around the A5
This development will have a significant impact on air pollution.
These are my objections:
* The erection of the proposed warehouses will take up even more green belt land and will
be an eyesore on the landscape. In addition, there is no plan to preserve green space
between Magna Park and the area north, including Ullesthorpe.
* As employment in the Lutterworth area is high, the majority of the future workforce will
have to come from outside the area.
* Due to the predicted increase in the workforce, there is bound to be a significant increase
in traffic, not only on the A5 (which has no upgrade planned until 2030) but also through
the surrounding villages.
By example, Ashby Parva already experiences many cars using the village as a quick
route to Magna Park, with some travelling at excessive speed. This can only get worse
with this development.
* As there will be an increase in Heavy Goods Vehicles and Cars, this will have an impact on
air pollution in the surrounding areas..