Representation by Susan Osben
- Date submitted
- 28 September 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I am concerned about the impact of Sizewell C for several reasons. Primarily my concerns relate to the impact on the environment. Sizewell C claims to be carbon neutral but omits to consider the amount of carbon that will be created during the long construction process. Construction would inevitably cause light, noise and traffic pollution which could not fail to negatively impact the fragile, rare and precious environment of the local area, including Minsmere, and the species which live there. While it may be argued that the wildlife would return afterwards, this cannot be guaranteed and we owe it to future generations, as custodians of the AONB, to preserve what we have. The position of the proposed Sizewell C is on the edge of a notoriously unstable coastline. As yet, there is no plan for adequate storage or removal of unstable radioactive waste. It is not fair to overlook this and leave the problem for future generations. The area is at risk of flooding and that risk will only increase with the passage of time. In view of the unpredictability of coastal erosion and major flooding incidents there is a serious risk to the safety of the area. The cumulative effect of this and many other projects planned for this uniquely beautiful and irreplaceable area is incalculable. The local economy stands on tourism. The impact of Sizewell C on tourism would be catastrophic. Tourists will not come if the landscape is destroyed and polluted. Neither will the wildlife. The design and scale of Sizewell C is totally unsuitable for the proposed area. I am also concerned by the late inclusion of 4 huge overground pylons late in the application process, and by the proposed felling of Coronation Wood to make room for the project on a site which is essentially too small. I also wish to endorse the Relevant Representations submitted by Stop Sizewell C, The Suffolk Wildlife Trust and the RSPB (Minsmere). Please don't let it be on our watch that this site was destroyed for future generations when we had the opportunity to choose otherwise. I also believe that the Sizewell C application is too important an issue to be examined solely on digital platforms.