Representation by Rosemary Atkins
- Date submitted
- 23 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
As an animal lover, which includes all of our wildlife, and one that appreciates our countryside, I am sad and disappointed at the way our countryside has degraded over my lifetime of 76 years. I understand that government policy is, thankfully, now leaning towards a green future in order to improve biodiversity and to endeavour to avoid climate change to the point of disaster. Therefore, any and all development plans should be scrutinised most carefully. In this particular instance, Swanscombe marshes are already a most diverse area with varying habitats - just the kind of place we need to achieve our goal. Why it is under discussion to destroy it, is beyond comprehension. It is the kind of place that should be afforded maximum protection with no chance of it being ridden roughshod over. This area should be an SSSI - there have been recommendations for it to be so. If it were down to me, I say "No" to development. There are plenty of theme parks elsewhere in the country already.