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Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031, Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 6043

Received: 01/11/2017

Respondent: Mr Roger Jones

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

b. Provision of strategic distribution facilities.
There is generous available provision, with rail, M1 and A5 connections, at DIRFT, only 5 miles away. Additionally, provision is being provided at junction 1 of the M6, 3 miles away.

e. The above will add considerable traffic to the same road network as any addition to Magna Park. Without these additions yet being on stream, there are already tailbacks and hold-ups, particularly on the M6-A5 link road (A426.

f. The extension of Magna Park will be extremely detrimental to the environment adjacent to the village of Ullesthorpe, both visually and practically.

Full text:

b. Provision of strategic distribution facilities.
There is generous available provision, with rail, M1 and A5 connections, at DIRFT, only 5 miles away. Additionally, provision is being provided at junction 1 of the the M6, 3 miles away.

e. The above will add considerable traffic to the same road network as any addition to Magna Park. Without these additions yet being on stream, there are already tailbacks and hold-ups, particularly on the M6-A5 link road (A426.

f. The extension of Magna Park will be extremely detrimental to the environment adjacent to the village of Ullesthorpe, both visually and practically.