Representation by Jacqueline Hunnisett
- Date submitted
- 23 January 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I wish to object to this Scottish Power Renewables planning application for the following reasons: Cumulative impact on local communities of up to 7 energy projects occurring consecutively over 12 to 15 years; Health issues associated with living in proximity to a substation, noise, radiation, etc; Unsuitability and fragility of Thorpeness Cliffs as site for landing cables; Use of unspoilt countryside at Friston for substation complexes the size of Wembley Stadium; Substations dangerously close to and dominating a small village liable to flooding; 11Km of cable trenches, destroying environmentally sensitive areas; Cable trenches and haul roads too close to residential homes; Threat to wildlife and the important Sandlings Heath; Severing the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB causing problems to migrating species and severing the wildlife corridor; Destruction of ancient woodland; Local road network unsuitable for the high traffic levels and more HGV's; Light pollution. Suffolk's famous dark skies lost; Noise pollution. Suffolk's famous peace and tranquillity lost; Air pollution from traffic and trenches dug through Suffolk's light sandy soil which blows/runs away, causing visibility hazard and health issues; Increased traffic on roads a danger to cyclists and residents; Emergency Services. Inevitable delays endangering lives; In event of a nuclear incident the evacuation routes would be severely hampered; Impact on tourism. DMO report says traffic congestion and related issues would deter tourists from coming to the area; Impact on businesses. Loss of trade, visitor income, jobs leading to social and economic decline; Permanent and temporary closure of PRoW's (footpaths, bridleways, byways and cycle paths).