Representation by Clare Cheeseright
- Date submitted
- 21 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Please reject this planning application for a theme park as it will destroy a remarkable and valued wildlife haven which is one of the last remnants of marshes near London. Swanscombe Peninsula has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest because it is a mix of environments of high value to wildlife including grasslands, coastal habitats, scrub and wetlands. It is home to thousands of species of invertebrates, insects, spiders, birds, reptiles and mammals. Swanscombe Marshes are also important to people who enjoy the area for walking, birdwatching, angling and getting much-needed fresh air, peace and contact with nature. I am passionate about rivers and their linked habitats, volunteering for Thames 21 and local groups in south-east London. We are lucky to have areas like Swanscombe Peninsula which have survived the expansion of London. We must protect them - it would be folly to destroy them, especially as the benefits of wildlife and open spaces are being appreciated more than ever amid a biodiversity crisis No development is worth losing a treasure such as this - please save Swanscombe Marshes!