Representation by Malcolm Miller
- Date submitted
- 25 January 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I object to this ScottishPower Renewables planning application for these reasons: -cumulative impact on our local communities of up to seven energy projects occurring consecutively over 12-15 years. -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 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 HGVs -light pollution. Suffolk’s famous dark skies lost -noise pollution. Suffolk’s famous peace and tranquility lost -air pollution from traffic and trenches dug through 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 PRoWs (footpaths, bridleways, byways and cycle paths)