Representation by Nick Phillips
- Date submitted
- 30 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
In the London area, UK and globally we are facing a biodiversity crisis. If we do not pay heed to this the consequences for people and their quality of life will be significant. At the very time that we should be working to maintain and enhance our natural environment we should not even be considering plans like this which will serve to destroy what is a highly biodiverse area. Especially when this area nestles within the London and Thames Estuary conurbation, providing valuable open, natural space. HM Govt has pledged to put the health of the natural environment central in its planning. To do so this application for "The London Resort" must be refused. Changes brought about by more home working, increased online shopping and Brexit will mean more existing commercial "brownfield" sites will become available and surely London Resort Company Holdings will be able to successfully re-purpose one of these so that the leisure facilities they propose can be created without the degradation of biodiversity and the destruction of an important wild area which is close to the homes of so many. I do not live locally but am familiar with the site and the area through sailing activities.