Representation by Mary Feeney
- Date submitted
- 12 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Natural England have declared Swanscombe a Site of Special Scientific Interest, showing how important its wildlife is. It is acknowledged that wildlife across the country is in drastic decline and this is particularly so for invertebrates. It is more important than ever to protect our most fragile wildlife sites. If designations such as SSSI are just ignored, the whole system of environmental protection is undermined and devalued. The theme park can go elsewhere – the wildlife cannot. The Swanscombe Peninsula is the wrong place for this development. Many people, not just local to Swanscombe, but nationally, will be watching this decision to find out exactly what value the planning system places on our precious wildlife. Surely we must value our native wildlife and habitats more than we do a theme park?