Representation by Helen Herring
- Date submitted
- 27 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I live within a stones throw of the proposed development and am aware of the already over development of this area, the relentless traffic issues, the highest levels of pollution in the country, and the other infrastructure projects already agreed which we have little say in. As someone who has mobility issues, Swanscombe peninsula is one of the few areas in walking distance where I can escape to some tranquillity. The variety of habitats make every walk different, including the huge variety of wildlife creating a unique ecosystem only available here and in Thurrock, which is also affected by this project. So much so that it is designated an SSSI. This past year has demonstrated the value of nature on health and well-being and has been the saviour of many people. To think of it being transformed into an area I can see from my window into a vast playground, emitting light, sound and further pollution for the rest of my life is unbearable. Nothing I have seen from the planning documents eases my concerns. The ‘consultation’ of this particular version of the proposal, has not been one people could attend in person due to Covid, and that seems wrong given the impact on people, existing jobs, the wildlife, and informing those affected about the disruption over the next few years should it be built, and the impact in the future on our existing public transport links, the roads, and lives in general. We live in a tiny oasis, which includes the peninsula and neighbours of it, nor wildlife will benefit from this abomination, sold on misinformation and unprovable statements about the potential benefits we will gain.