Representation by Elle Arscott
- Date submitted
- 13 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I would like to register my disapproval for the proposed Swanscombe Marshes development. I grew up in the area and know the marshes well. They may look ugly to outsiders but they are just as worthy of protection as mountain ranges or tropical islands. Just because something is not stunningly beautiful, does not mean it is not worth of protection. Swanscombe is a unique open mosaic of coastal habitats, grasslands, scrub and wetlands that have developed as a result of the site’s complex human history. It is rich in flora and fauna, including several rare and protected species. The area of the Thames estuary is already massively over-developed, with little regard for the local residents. The Swanscombe Peninsula is simply the wrong place for a theme park - we do not want it. There are plenty of brownfield sites around the country that could host a new development, without needing to destroy what is left of nature. Please just listen!