Representation by Stephen Leach
- Date submitted
- 28 September 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Relevant Representation of Stephen Leach to the Planning Inspectorate with regard to the Development Consent Order (DCO) submitted by EDF for the development of Sizewell C. My name is Stephen Leach [Redacted] situate approximately 500 metres from the proposed Sothern Park and Ride (SP&R) site. [Redacted] comprises three residential units. The SP&R will have an adverse affect on these dwellings. My concerns with the Sizewell C development are not only directed towards the SP&R, but also with the development overall. These concerns are as follows: 1. SP&R a) The site of the SP&R is inappropriate as it is in an elevated position and located between two Special Landscape Areas of the rivers Deben and Ore. b) EDF have not provided sufficient evidence to address my concerns with regard to the following: i) Air pollution – the increased traffic using the SP&R will cause severe air pollution. ii) Light pollution – the proposals for lighting on the SP&R site are such that the lights will be visible from many properties in the area. iii) Noise pollution – additional traffic on the SP&R site will create noise audible from my property. c) Bunding – in the DCO application the proposals for bunding shown on the plans has been reduced from that shown in the consultation stages and they are inadequate. d) Traffic volumes – I am unable to assess the traffic impact as EDF have not produced estimates of vehicule movements in and out of the SP&R, and along the other roads over which access to the SP&R is obtained. e) Landscape and visual impacts – EDF have failed to produce evidence to mitigate the effect that the SP&R will have on these aspects. f) The SP&R site would be better sited at the Martlesham Park & Ride which will reduce the traffic impact around Woodbridge. One must bear in mind that the site will be operative 20 hours a day, seven days a week for 10 to 12 years. 2. General a) Increased traffic along the A12 is of major concern as the roads are not able to support the suggested volumes notwithstanding the proposals put forward by EDF in their DCO application for road improvements. b) The development will seriously impact on tourism, and the effect of this has not been taken properly into account. c) Sea led strategy – This should be reintroduced and I do not understand why this has been discounted, as this will alleviate the congestion on the road network. d) The Sizewell C development should not be considered in isolation as the Scottish Power development at Friston for their offshore wind farms will have a cumulative adverse impact on the local community. e) The effect of the increased traffic will cause many vehicle to use minor roads in the area as rat-runs. f) EDF have, throughout the consultation stages and in the DCO application, failed to provide sufficient information to enable myself and local residents to arrive at an informed decision on their proposals. I wish to endorse the Relevant Representations submitted by the Hacheston, Marlesford and Wickham Market Parish Councils. I further wish to state that I consider the Sizewell C application to be totally unsuitable for a digital examination process. Stephen Leach 28th September 2020.