We call for the overturning of the planning permission granted by the defunct Richmondshire District Council (now North Yorkshire Council as of 1st April 2023), ref. 19/00473/FULL., for a Motorway Service Area proposed and to be constructed by the Roadchef Company very close to Catterick Village.

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The decision should be overturned on the basis that this unwanted MSA (Motorway Service Area) would destroy an important wildlife environment, used by migrating wildfowl and indigenous wildlife.

In addition to this, local villagers' lifestyle will be badly affected by increased crime, rubbish, anti-social behaviour, noise, and light pollution if this MSA is built. It is also very likely that, as there will be easy access to the MSA directly from Catterick Village, it will attract the many young people from the village as a place to hang out. A Motorway Service Area is not a suitable place for young people to hang about for any number of reasons. 

There is a Moto alternative at two nearby MSA's, which would negate the need for this development and result in zero impact on the environment.