Representation by Adam Hume
- Date submitted
- 27 January 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I wish to object to the ScottishPower renewables planning application for the following reasons, The destruction and damage of the local area, including an AOBN. This covers a substantial area of footpaths and farm land that are used by a large part of the community. It will disrupt and prevent the use of a recognised Long distance walking route (The Sandlings walk). As a result of the work being conducted I believe that the disruption will adversely affect tourism, which will have a negative impact on the community. This could affect the area for 12 to 15 years if all 7 energy projectsare approved. It will require the Loss of hedgerows and woodland areas, affecting the retention of the top soil and increase the likelihood of flooding which is already an issue on access roads. The Thorpeness cliffs which are marked for landing cables are already fragile and suffering from erosion, resulting in the death of a male in 2017. The cables will only make matters worse. There will be an impact on local and migrating birdlife such as Nightjars, Marsh Harriers and Bitterns which will be forced to relocate. Threat to reptiles such as slow worms and adders which are already being moved from Kenton hills. All the above will affect the local community. There will be an increase in traffic that will hamper emergency services access. In the event of a nuclear emergency at the power station, evacuation could be hampered. There will be increased noise and light pollution. This part of Suffolk is renowned for its peace, tranquillity and dark skies. The cables, substations and vehicles used will cause issues on the local road infastructure. Some of the cables and therefore work takes place very close to residential areas causing disruption. If there is an influx of workers and families this will have a massive affect on the local schools and doctors etc which are already running at capacity.