Representation by Stephanie Carn
- Date submitted
- 12 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I very much object to the possible use of Swanscombe Marshes for an entertainment facility. It has just been recommended to be an SSSI, showing the value of the unique range of habitats. Sites like this which support a large number of scarce species in birds, invertebrates, and plants are being lost all the time. A theme park should not be built on a site which has such a lot of biodiversity. Such places need protection as they cannot just be created anywhere, but are built up over time, unlike a theme park, which could be built on one of the shopping centres which are rapidly becoming redundant. Everyone needs wild places for recreation , places where they can get in touch with nature. At a time when we need to cut our carbon emissions, we do not need a venue which will attract many car borne visitors. We need to protect quiet places.