Representation by Christopher Clifton
- Date submitted
- 19 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Natural England, the Government's advisor, considers the peninsular to be of Special Scientific Interest, has set out it's reasons in detail, and embarked on public consultation. It's detailed study reveals that the peninsular comprises a very special habitat which affords a critical refuge for a variety of nationally important plants, birds and insects. The Government is committed to a green agenda which seeks to protect wildlife and to avoid activities that damage or disturb special habitats. The leisure development as currently proposed will damage this habitat and is therefore contrary to the Government's stated aims, and should be refused permission. The special value of this oasis of habitat is greatly enhanced by it's survival within the otherwise extensive and mostly cheerless urban development now present, and still spreading, across much of North West Kent.