Representation by Susan Southgate
- Date submitted
- 28 September 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The construction of Sizewell C must not go ahead due to the following: Destruction of a very sensitive area for wildlife - mitigation plans are totally inadequate. This is in an AONB and such construction must not be allowed to go ahead in such a sensitive area. The coast is too fragile and prone to erosion for such a construction. Air pollution from the construction along with light and noise pollution will affect local air quality and cause major disturbance to wildlife - Minsmere reserve is adjacent to the proposed construction and will be permanently adversely affected. The drive must be toward preserving our natural capital and not destroying it. There are alternative solutions to our energy requirements which are cheaper and less damaging. If Sizewell C is not built the money could be used for energy conservation and local renewables. There will be a lot of pressure on local infrastructure and resources from the increased traffic and workers. New road construction will also be a major blight on our environment.