Representation by Amanda Black
- Date submitted
- 14 March 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
As a local resident who lives extremely close to the affected area, I strongly object to Sunnica's proposed development for the following reasons; The size and scope of the development are inappropriate, are not in keeping with the surrounding area and will mean the loss of a significant amount (2,500 acres) of farm land. If the development were to go ahead, the surrounding villages would be locked within an industrial landscape, with potentially dangerous Battery Energy Storage Compounds positioned close to homes. This not only endangers the lives and livelihoods of residents currently living in the area, it also reduces the value of properties and the prosperity of the whole area. The impact of the development on the local horseracing industry would also be substantial, with increased traffic and construction work potentially endangering horses at local racing yards and stud farms and the blighting of the world-renowned views of the Limekilns Gallops potentially deterring new investors in Newmarket, which is known as the birthplace of the Sport of Kings. I believe it has been proven that the construction of the Sunnica development will leave a huge carbon footprint, that will not be offset within the time that the development will operate for - therefore, this is NOT an environmentally friendly scheme and would damage the UK's progress towards carbon-neutrality. I am strongly opposed to the Sunnica development, as it would be detrimental to local residents, employment and investment and it could add to the UK's carbon footprint, instead of reducing it. It would also taint Newmarket's unique place as the historic home of the racehorse.