Planning Inspectorate confirms Hinckley rail freight hub meeting timetable

Monday, 2 October 2023 at 16:28

Proposed site of the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange

The next meeting is at the end of October.

The timetable for meetings and hearings about the proposed Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange has been confirmed by the Planning Inspectorate.

People who registered as interested parties will have the chance to speak at several open floor and issue specific hearings.

The sessions are:
•    Monday 30 October (evening) – open floor hearing
•    Tuesday 31 October – issue specific hearing on traffic and transport
•    Wednesday 1 November – issue specific hearing on environmental matters
•    Wednesday 1 November – issue specific hearing on need for the development and socio-economic matters
•    Thursday 2 November (morning) – open floor hearing

The railport proposal sits within the boundary of Blaby District and Hinckley and Bosworth Borough.

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