Rail Freight proposal consultation launched
Published Wednesday 12 January 2022People are being asked to have their say on proposals around the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange.
Tritax Symmetry is hosting the consultation, launched on Wednesday 12 January 2022 for a period of eight weeks.
Due to the size of the proposed development, it is classed as a 'Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project' and any decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Transport. The Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange proposals include industrial and storage/distribution units and a rail port with access from Junction 2 of the M69.
The site is within the boundaries of Blaby District Council and Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, and is located south-west of the village of Elmesthorpe, close to Broughton Astley, and may impact on parts of the local highway network in the Harborough district.
Find out more and have your say at www.blaby.gov.uk/planning-and-building/major-developments/hinckley-rail-freight-interchange
Information about public exhibitions on the proposals can be found at https://www.hinckleynrfi.co.uk/
A hard copy of the consultation documentation is available to view from 8.45am to 5pm Monday to Friday in The Symington Building in Market Harborough, please ask at the Concierge Desk. View more details at www.harborough.gov.uk/contact
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