Impact on Countryside: The development would have an overbearing impact on the countryside, being an unwarranted intrusion into the pleasant Leicestershire landscape. The loss of a great swathe of open countryside would be visually detrimental, as well as having a devastating impact on wildlife and ecology. The development would be very prominent due to its mass and bulk.
Traffic: The enormous increase in the amount of traffic generated by the proposed development, in addition to the existing high volume of traffic, would have an immense impact on the surrounding area and villages. The vehicles of the employees would use the local roads through the villages, which already suffer from the amount of traffic accessing Magna Park. The increase in the number of HGVs in the area and the resulting pollution would add to the already heavily polluted atmosphere to an unacceptable degree.
Housing: The increase in the number of people employed at Magna Park, particularly those in lower paid jobs, would increase the demand for housing. There is already a lack of affordable housing for young people and those on limited incomes in the area. This development would exacerbate the shortage of such accommodation.