Representation by Johanna van Benthem
- Date submitted
- 26 January 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I have been coming to this area of Suffolk for many years and it is very dear to me. I support the representations being made by SASES and Friston Parish Council I object to the plans to build huge electricity substations near the beautiful village of Friston. The substations are too big and too close to a small rural village, the development will swamp and kill the village. Scottish Power has not paid attention to the objections raised during previous consultations. Scottish Power plan to dig two trenches stretching for 9km from a fragile coastline, destroying acres of ancient woodland, ANOB land and prime agricultural land. Individual power companies are carving up large areas of the countryside and no one is assessing the cumulative impact of all these projects. I do support green energy but a better way to connect the power to the National Grid must be found. I fear that the unspoilt countryside around Friston that we love to walk in and so much enjoy will be lost for future generations.