Representation by Mr Rhett Griffiths
- Date submitted
- 27 September 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I'd like to mention the following concerns about Sizewell C. Location of Site: - at serious risk from climate change (sea level rise/flooding) - negative impact on nearby AONB areas and sites of ecological importance Community, social and economic impacts: - negative impact on local people - traffic, noise & light pollution. - thousands of workers will come and live in the area including a huge campus in a small area, negative impacts will include pressure on local housing especially in private-rental sector. - huge negative impact on tourism and jobs related to this sector. An EDF survey suggests 29% drop in visitors. - pressure on health, social and emergency services, knock-on effects on vulnerable people. Transport: - massive negative impact on local communities. HGV numbers at levels rejected by all statutory consultations - 2-3 years of increased traffic for local villages - new roads would split communities, damage the rural footpaths and destroy farmland. Environment and Landscape: - flooding! - impact on Minsmere Sluice unknown - negative impact of proposed borrow pits/landfill. - destruction of Minsmere, an internationally important habitat / Special Protection Area - uncertainty re drainage and supply of water during construction period and beyond. - not possible to compensate people for landscape and ecological damage + property impact - CO2 impact from construction won't be offset for at least 5 years+. Marine and Coastal processes: - impact on coastal erosion unknown - negative impact on marine ecology I wish to also endorse the representations of Stop Sizewell and RSPB. Thanks for listening, Rhett Griffiths