Representation by Rebecca Brunton
- Date submitted
- 14 March 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I reject the Sunnica application fully, I live in the village of Chippenham. Here are some of the reasons to my objection: There will be disruption to my daily life due to the increased traffic through the village; the High Street is already busy with cars and lorries speeding through, adding extra heavy vehicles will impact on the safety of mine and others' children. Road closures and temporary traffic lights will lengthen my daily journeys to work and nursery. Restricted access to green areas including footpath closures. The visual impact will change the beautiful counteyside feel of the area and will appear to be more industrial. This will intern surely impact the mental health of all in the area who found the peace and tranquility of a rural setting so relaxing and important during lockdown periods. We chose to live in a small rural village, not in the middle of an industrial site.The presumed dust pollution will impact my husbands health due to his asthma. There will undoubtedly be problems selling on and property values may be affected. Thus trapping us to living in an industrial site. Safety of the project is a big concern of mine also; battery storage, fires, toxic gasses. All in close proximity to houses, my sons' school and nursery. The increased heavy traffic on roads as mentioned previously. Many of the roads around the site are small and not designed for increased lorries passing through, the listed buildings and structures may be at risk of damage. And the change of road layout off Chippenham highstreet will become unsightly and will make speeding all the more easy as entering our village. I have been disppointed in the dishonesty regarding the wildlife and farming land. This is prime arable land and has been for years and will be for years to come. This scheme will have a devastating effect on our diverse flora, fauna and wildlife. There are rare and endangered flora in and around the proposed site that will be at risk both in construction and ongoing. I am keen for renewable energy and am considering solar panels on our roof, but the sheet extent of this scheme in amongst this beautiful setting is far too vast and damaging to the community and it's mental health. I wish to be kept up to date and informed at all stages. Regards Rebecca Brunton