Representation by Michael Strand
- Date submitted
- 29 September 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Dear Sir/Madam I wish to register the following concerns about the proposed Sizewell C development, in Suffolk: I am opposed to the proposed development on the following grounds: The proposed site is surrounded by designated sites of international and national ecological importance. The development will result in the direct and indirect loss of rare and protected habitats, impacts on protected species, especially bats, birds within the SSSI and over Minsmere Levels and coastal processes and future land use. Increased traffic including 1140 HGVs per day, 700 buses and 10,000 cars/vans per day for the entire construction period of between nine and 12 years. The cars and vans servicing the site will inevitably seek out rat runs to avoid traffic gridlock on the A12, as i have already witnessed in Woodbridge when road closures have slowed down peoples travel time. The is a higher chance that accident rates will increase, with unacceptable impacts on local communities - severance, traffic and significant increases in noise, light, air, dust pollution and disruption. Fresh water demand for Sizewell C will require 3 million litres a day in an area which is the most water-scarce in the country, a challenge which is becoming an increasing problem from one year to the next. Regards Michael Strand