Representation by Tim Watling
- Date submitted
- 27 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I wish to object to the London Theme part, proposed to be built on Swanscombe marsh. The marsh provides a variety of habitats that support a highly diverse fauna and flora. The brown field areas provide habitats which have been colonised by now rare species of invertebrates, ie. spiders, beetles. The site supports a range of declining bird species including nightingales, swift’s & black redstarts as well many others. The site has recently been designated an SSSI for its more than 250 invertebrates of conservation concern, 15 red listed birds, 13 plants & reptiles (fabulous group of animals). The site borders the Thames adding more biodiversity. The government has spoken about a ‘greener future’ & bringing back nature, this proposal flys in the face of this aspiration.