Thanks for your e-mail dated 8.1.14 with regard to the Dunton Garden Suburb Plan Consultation. We have reviewed your proposals & note that your proposals do not affect the current or (future) operation of the mainline network in Great Britain.

It might be helpful if I explain that the office has a number of key functions and duties in our role as the independent regulator of Britain's Railways. If your plans relate to the development of the current railway network including the operation of passenger and freight services, stations, stabling and freight sites (including the granting of track and station access rights and safety approvals) within your administrative area, we would be happy to discuss these with you once they become more developed so we can explain any regulatory and statutory issues that may arise.