Representation by Mr Alan Russell
- Date submitted
- 27 January 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Dear Examining Authority, RE:EAST ANGLIA NORTH ONE (and EAST ANGLIA TWO) I wish to object to the ScottishPower Renewables Planning application for the following reasons: - The unsuitability and fragility of Thorpeness Clifffs as a 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 that is liable to flooding. - 11Km of cable trenches, destroying environmentally sensitive areas. - Cable trenches and haul roads close to residential homes. - The 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 is unsuitable for the influx of HGVs and higher traffic levels. - Noise pollution - Light pollution - Air pollution from traffic and trenches dug through the light sandy soil which blows and runs away, causing visibility hazards and making the roads surface slippery. As well as health issues to humans and wildlife and livestock from sand particles becoming airborne. - Increased traffic causing a danger to residents in cars and on bicycles. - Delays to emergency services because of the above thereby endangering lives. - In the event of a Nuclear incident the evacuation routes would be severely hampered. - Impact on tourism in this area which is a large and vital part of the local economy. - The DMO report states traffic congestion and related issues would deter tourists from coming to this area. - Negative impact on local businesses, loss of trade, visitor income and jobs that would lead to economic and social decline. - Permanent and temporary closure of PRoWs - footpaths, bridleways, byways and cycle paths. The areas that are proposed for this 'development' are areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Yours sincerely Mr Alan Russell