Representation by JONATHAN BETTS
- Date submitted
- 9 October 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The location of this incinerator is wholly inappropriate. Its presence will further degrade the living conditions of local residents in what is already a highly deprived area of East Anglia and the wider UK. That degradation will be caused by: 1. Deterioration of air quality conditions through pollution caused by the incinerator as well as the significant increase in heavy vehicle traffic flow to deliver waste to burn and take away burnt waste. 2. It is to be located too close to residential areas who will be directed affected by pollution. 3. Create significant pressure upon traffic flow of heavy vehicles to and fro the incinerator in a residential area and critical East / West trunk road for the area, already affected by conjestion. The areas transport infrastructure is insufficient to service the proposed incinerator. 4. The incinerator will create a horrific eyesore and blot on the local landscape due to its size and height and by its presence will degrade the look of the area. 5. The incinerator is not a "Green" carbon neutral source of energy creation and will add to the localities carbon footprint and in turn increase global warming. This is not in line with local , national or international policy. 6. Wisbech's reputation will become further degraded and defined by the positioning of such an incinerator , it will be a disincentive for the area to be supported and thrive through positive movement of incomers to the area to live, work ,socialise or invest. 7. Noise polution will increase to an unacceptable level through the increased traffic flow to and from the incinerator.