Representation by Mr Peter Curtin
- Date submitted
- 27 January 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Cumulative impact on local communities of several energy projects. Unsuitability of Thorpeness Cliffs as site for landing cables. Use of unspoilt countryside at Friston for huge substation complexes Substations destroying environmentally sensitive areas, cable trenches and haul roads too close to residential homes. Threat to wildlife and important Sandlings Heath. Severing the Suffolk Coastal and Heath AONB. Causing problems to migrating species and severing the wildlife corridor. Destruction of ancient woodland. Local road network unsuitable for the high traffic loads and more HGV’s. Light pollution, Suffolk Dark Skies will be lost. Suffolk’s famous peace and tranquillity lost, noise pollution, air pollution. Trenches dug through Suffolk’s light sandy soil blows causing visibility hazard/health issues. Increased traffic on roads will be a danger to cyclists and residents Emergency Services. Decline in tourism, loss of trade, visitor income and jobs leading to social decline. Permanent/temporary closure of PROWS (footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths.