Representation by Ruth Taylor
- Date submitted
- 6 November 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Whilst I support the collective good of Rampion 2, it has been extremely difficult to positively engage in this process as an involved landowner, due to a non-cooperative experience with RWE Renewables’ Land Agent – Carter Jonas. We have had poor engagement with many unanswered emails, an impasse to our legal representatives and non-payment of a contracted survey and access licence fee despite the use of our land over the last year. There has been no reasonable offer, or negotiation, of damages by removing the use of land during these construction works, only a generic ‘Key Terms’ document which is not relative to any of our true losses which we will incur. Legal fees will only be reimbursed after the signing of the Key Terms document, which in itself, is too late to the legal implications imposed within the document and is not relative to our losses. Also, these fees have been capped at a minimal amount and not reflective of the longevity of such a significant project. The duration of works has been significantly different to that presented to us at consultation. Until we receive the payment of outstanding fees owed and commence positive engagement with our legal representatives, then it remains extremely difficult for us to progress.