Representation by Ann Turvey
- Date submitted
- 20 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The loss of a biodiverse area would be a tragedy and for what, a Disney type play area that could be built elsewhere - even nearby but please not on this most important natural area. The birds in particular- rare and endangered. Insects too - invertebrates. And constantly we are being told to save these areas as they are precious. messing with nature has already caused us a massive problem just now. Crossness Nature Reserve, not that far away is regularly adversely affected - even a new waste to power plant - gvt. is aware of the high pollution these Plants cause but that doesn't seem to deter applications going through. Think long term in this case. This is a time that the government wants the greening of areas. more space for Nature and this also, to help all with our mental health. Please don't ignore the fact that the area is a SSSI AND a wetlands in particular, which can never be replicated or recovered. over and above this - the habitat is very varied built up over many years - don't tear it down. if this planning application is allowed - it will disappear overnight and then river boats and occupants entering via the river, will add to the mix , exhausting any likelihood that some or any of this unique habitat could survive.