Representation by Jacqueline Brett
- Date submitted
- 13 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
This is a vital wildlife haven, which is unique - a home to many wildlife species which will probably become extinct if human developments such as this are allowed. It supports over 250 invertebrate species of conservation concern, including the Critically Endangered Distinguished jumping spider (Attulus distinguendus), which is found on only one other site in the UK. Swanscombe is home to nationally rare and endangered bees, spiders, beetles, wasps and a host of other invertebrates that make the site of national importance. Its rich breeding bird assemblage includes 15 red-listed Birds of Conservation Concern and 12 Species of Principal Importance- including Marsh harriers, Bearded tit, Nightingales and Black redstart. It also has locally important populations of reptiles, bats, Water vole and Otter.13 nationally scarce vascular plant species have been found at Swanscombe, including 5 red-listed species such as the Man orchid. How anyone can contemplate building on such an important site for wildlife is beyond comprehension. Please please reject the planning permission for this monstrous proposition. Jacqueline Brett