Representation by Iain Brown
- Date submitted
- 30 September 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I am registering to object to building a twin nuclear reactor, Sizewell C, adjacent to Sizewell A & B I also endorse the Relevant Representation submitted by Stop Sizewell C, the RSPB, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Suffolk DMO. It is also unacceptable to have the Sizewell C application at this time of Covid -19. The DCO process should be halted until in-person hearings can be held. The main objections are as follows: Coastal erosion and climate change makes it a risky prospect for all on an unsuitably small site. This could become an island of 5 nuclear reactors and untold stored waste. There will be the destruction of AONB, Dunwich Marshes, Sandlings SSI and other protected areas. And the combined effect of 4 Wind Farm projects, plus 4 National Grid interconnectors will blight the Coastal region for Generations. This construction of 10 energy projects will paralyse the region for up to 20 or 30 years, with another 10-20 years to re-wild again. Subsequent negative social impact on local communities is severe. With 6000 + workers incoming, the policing and social strains will be immense. Who will be liable for this? The negative impact on local businesses as local labour leave to service construction, then have nothing to return to. Tourism affected – Suffolk DMO predicted loss of up to £40m pa and 400 jobs. EDF surveys suggest 29% of visitors may be deterred. The local community impacts of villages affected, traffic congestion, increase in noise, light and air pollution, resulting in on negative impact on health, social and emergency services. Flooding, coastal erosion, drainage and supply of 3 million litres of potable water for the construction period and beyond are major concerns. Adversely affecting the landscape character because of location and scale. The construction cuts through the AONB - Impossible to compensate for landscape and ecological damage and its loss.