Parishioners may be interested to know that a planning application has now been submitted for a train station to be built in Charfield.
The proposed station, to be built on land off Station Road in the centre of the village, will include two platforms serving north and southbound journeys, a pedestrian footbridge, a bus stop, covered cycle parking, and car parking.
The planning application, which has been submitted jointly with Network Rail, also includes proposals for local highway improvements to enhance access to and from the station and car parking.
The Local Planning Authority, which will decide the application, has launched a public consultation providing an opportunity for people to comment on the application.
To read and comment on the application, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/planning-applications and search application number P22/05778/R3F.
Further information
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If you have any questions, please get in touch with the project team via CharfieldStation@southglos.gov.uk.