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Representation by Richard Cooper

Date submitted
30 September 2020
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses
  1. I am very worried by the impacts on Marlesford as a result of EDF’s proposals for SZC. I believe that quality of life will be impaired over the 12 year build period and for many of the older residents, the impacts will be felt for the majority of their remaining lives – that is a sad prospect for those who have long enjoyed the relative tranquility of this village. 2. I do not support the proposals for the Two Village Bypass (TVB). It does not allow for a comprehensive long-term strategic bypassing solution for the A12 at Marlesford and Little Glemham. 3. The proposed alignment of the TVB will preclude the eventual delivery of the Four Village Bypass. 4. The elevated position (DCO Application Documents, Book 6, 6.5, Volume 4, Chapter 6, para 6.4.12) of the Southern Park and Ride (SP&R) makes the site an inappropriate one and is the reason that I oppose this location. 5. I am concerned about the number of issues relating to the SP&R which are shown as “Not for Approval” including detail on buildings, signage, drainage and lighting (see DCO Application Documents, Book 2 Plans, 2.7 Southern Park and Ride Plans). 6. There are significant visual impacts associated with the SP&R that do not appear to have been fully considered and I will be pressing for bunding to be reinstated to what was shown at Stage 4. I would expect my concerns regarding old and new hedgerows and existing specimen trees to be addressed. 7. The construction start date for the SP&R is scheduled for Year 2 of the project. We believe it should be started in Year 1 to ensure the earliest and maximum capture of A12 SZC traffic. 8. As part of EDF’s noise and air quality mitigation I will press for EDF’s contractors to use electric buses. 9. Marlesford is a “dark skies” area. I will argue that EDF must mitigate the illumination of the SP&R site to ensure that dark skies are protected. 10. The inappropriate proposed location of the SP&R will put enormous pressure on already congested local roads particularly the B1078 through Wickham Market. 11. I will want to see evidence that EDF is taking seriously the need to direct traffic via A14/A12 in order to alleviate pressure on the B1078. 12. As a legacy issue I will press for a cycle and pedestrian route from the Marlesford Road/A12 junction to the SP&R. 13. I regard the A12 through Marlesford as wholly inadequate to carry the increased traffic arising from SZC and Scottish Power Renewables construction projects. I will challenge assumptions made on cumulative impact. 14. Junction improvements will be needed to the three side roads that join the A12 in Marlesford. 15. The increased traffic on the A12 through Marlesford will increase community severance. A safe crossing will be required as a legacy benefit. 16. I will want an explanation of why a predominantly road led strategy has been preferred over marine or rail led.