Representation by Cassandra Clarke
- Date submitted
- 12 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I first became aware of Swanscombe Peninsula when looking for wild, natural places to visit near my home in South London. As a Londoner, I love going to places where I can see wildlife and nature close up, something that's in short supply in this city. I was upset to hear that the land might be developed into a theme park so I felt I should stand up for this wonderful and unique place. To my mind, Swanscombe Peninsula is a natural theme park full of beautiful wild plants and creatures. It's home to endangered species including orchids, spiders and birds - it needs to be protected from development so future generations can enjoy them too. A theme park seems like a very short-term vision for the site. Once the nature and wildlife is is gone it might not return. Spending time in blue and green outdoor spaces is great for well-being and post-pandemic I think people will cherish these spaces. I object to the development of Peninsula into the London Resort theme park, its not the right place and I think it should become a protected nature reserve permanently.