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No proper consultation so far. Multiple inconsistencies between different drawings and illustrations make a mockery of the democratic process. I was first notified in October 2022 only days before the...
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Our Farm is the final destination for the Power station, cable storage and construction area.
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I live in Felpham, a coastal village, adjacent to the town of Bognor Regis. We have clear sea views but can see the turbines of Rampion 1 in the distance. I object to the proposed works for the...
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The BHEP generally supports the the Rampion 2 proposals and is looking forward to commenting in depth with the publication of any associated economic impact statement that is forthcoming.
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I want to review the position, size, and impact of any proposed wind turbines, especially given the published proposals showing much larger turbines than Rampion 1, and assess the impact on a national...
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This is an industrial change to a tourist and fishing landscape to the detriment of both. We are on migration routes with sensitive kelp beds which will be damaged and marine wildlife deterred by...
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This project should go ahead and as soon as possible to ensure our energy integrity and independence. The project will help to reduce damaging emissions and improve our environment. I don’t feel that...
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I support the application as I believe it will help with energy security for the country & makes sense to utilise wind power.
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The Size of each Turbine, potential damage to Sea bed and change of night sky by identifying lighting.
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1 the visual impact of the proposal when viewed from the Sussex coastline 2 the physical and visual impact of the on shore works required to process the power
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NATS raised an OBJECTION to the development at pre-planning due to the impact to our radar at Pease Pottage. We are working with the developer and hope to be able to find a mutually acceptable...
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PLEASE PLEASE do not build the Rampion 2 substation so close to Cowfold village. The village does struggle for some peace and calm as a place to live as we do have to tolerate a huge amount of...
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I am concerned that it is too close to the shore to be efficient, further off shore is proven to be more useful.
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I run a Dementia Care Home for 55 vulnerable dementia patients (REDACTED) - the works are close to the southern boundary of my property. I need assurances ; 1. There will be no noise impact during the...
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I cannot support this proposal in its current form. Living on a narrow lane in Cowfold parish, I am very concerned regarding the potential traffic issues the project may cause. Rampion have , for...
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The UK Chamber of Shipping is the trade association for the UK shipping industry, representing some 200 members, operating 900 vessels equalling 18 million GT in capacity, trading around the UK and...
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This representation is made by Washington Parish Council representing the local community in our area. The Parish Council is separately the Charity Trustee of the Washington Recreation Ground which is...
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Washington Parish Council as Trustee of the Washington Recreation Ground Charity, requests to be registered as an Interested Party in the examination of the Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm application....
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I am a sea side property owner and I am concerned that the proposed wind farm is too large and too close to the shore effectively ruining my visual amenity. Nowhere else in the UK are such large wind...
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Whilst renewable energy is supported, there needs to be meaningful engagement and consultation with affected landowners - with a willingness to address legitimate concerns.
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I have great concern about the affect on traffic using the A272 in the Cowfold area when this project is under construction. The effect this project will have on Cowfold and the surrounding area is...
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I am very concerned about the proposed access route using Long Furlong Lane, a busy single track road with few passing places, which is used by residents, local rural businesses and their customers,...
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I am opposed to thee proposals. I don’t feel the Cowfold community have been properly consulted I feel Rampion's replies have been misleading in areas such as traffic, nature, effects on local...
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I oppose the Rampion proposed project. We have not been consulted properly about this significant project and I and other residents are concerned about: - Traffic on the A272-congestion, traffic...
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There was a failure in the whole consultation process - I was first made aware of the Rampion 2 substation in December 2022. I have never received any documentation from Rampion 2 despite living in...
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Rampion have constantly misrepresented the development. Firstly, they claim that this is ‘an extension’ of Rampion 1 when it is actually an entirely separate and considerably larger development with a...
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Although I believe in wind farms as a source of energy i think the damage that will be done to the seabed is going to have adverse affects. We saw what trawling did to the fragile ecosystem below the...
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The impact that the installation will have on Clymping Village. Rampion 2 Offshore Windfarm Submission to Planning Inspectorate Clymping Parish Council November 2023 1. Clymping is a small rural...
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We live very close to the sub station for the Rampion 1 off shore wind farm and cable route. We endured 6 years of a very badly run construction project. We are, therefore, anxious that the hours of...
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I have some environmental concerns regarding Rampion 2 regarding the impact on migrating birds and also damage during the construction stage to breeding grounds for crab, lobster and other marine...
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Concern regarding using Long Furlong Lane as an access, this is a very narrow lane used by residents, commercial vehicles based at the Myrtlegrove Estate complex, horse riders, cyclists and walkers.I...
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I strongly oppose this project as it will have a profoundly negative impact on my families life the local impact on our lives will be significant I was not sent the first round of letters and maps and...
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The West Sussex Local Access Forum (WSLAF) interest is in the the treatment of public rights of way during construction work, to ensure they are kept open and available to all legitimate users as far...
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Although I have no objection in principle to wind farms at sea, I believe, firstly, that they should be positioned further from the coast to maximise wind power, and secondly, I have concerns about...
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I strongly support renewable energy.
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I’m all for it
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My objections are:- CONSULTATION - I don’t believe Cowfold Residents have been consulted properly on the impact of the Rampion proposal. Laterly we have received some leaflets but we did not receive...
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Dear Sir / Madam, The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Order We refer to the above application for development consent. Trinity House is the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel...
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We OBJECT to the proposed project mainly for the following reasons. Lack of consultation, and information Alternatives for cable route and substation - what are they? Traffic pollution, delays along...
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Local Impact - the visual impact of the windfarm which will be 2.5 times (3 storeys) the height of Rampion 1 and will be clearly visible from the South Downs National Park. The irreparable damage done...
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The proposed turbines are far too large and close to the shore. This will spoil the views and damage the local tourist economy.
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Consultation relating to proposals relating to Cable Routes and the selection of a site for the Rampion 2 Substation Cable Routes Shermanbury Parish Council (SPC) notes that the final decision...
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While I am generally in favour of renewable energy, I find that in the case of Rampion 2 there are a number of issues that have been inadequate: (1) The undemocratic consultation process. We live in...
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I do not support this proposal . I believe Rampion have failed to inform the local community of the real consequences or effects of choosing this site, or properly considered any alternatives. My...
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I am very concerned that Rampion2 intend to use Kent Street as an access to their main Oakendean site and their cable workings.Kent Street is a narrow single track country lane with few usable passing...
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The traffic in and out of cowfold is already very heavy, the introduction of traffic lights for 6 years will make getting out of our road impossible. The impact on villagers due to excess traffic will...
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Very concerned about disruption to the local community and businesses during the build period. Very concerned about impacts to local countryside and visual impacts of the completed site.
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The Rampion 2 destruction of Oakendene and its route to get there.1st October 2023 To whom it may concern The Rampion 2 Substation at Oakendene. I would like to register my objection for the following...
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I am most worried about the effect on the 3.5 trillion Insects that migrate across and back the south coast each year at a height of 150-1500mtrs, the wind turbines are 325 mtrs high. I am a retired...
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Cowfold is already a bottleneck for traffic, particularly on the A272 to the east and west of the village. The proposed development will add considerable amounts of additional journeys by HGVs and...
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I am very angry that the planning process has got this far. There was no consultation and I actually heard about the project from my daughter who lives about 5 miles from here. Apart from the...
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I am writing to object to the proposal to site the proposed sub station at Oakendene A272/Kent Street and the proposed link to Bolney Sub station on Wineham Lane I think the scheme is poorly planned...
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Dear Sirs Rampion Extension Development Limited (Promoter) Application for an Order Granting Development Consent for the Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Project at a location adjacent to the existing...
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Rampion haven’t thought through and are not making public, the whole process. They state they are using Dragons Lane as an entrance for lorries. As I see it, if this is the case, a dwelling will have...
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I am against this wind farm as I feel the detrimental aspects of this proposal. ie energy used in building and positioning the turbines, the damage to the sea bed, interference to migrating birds,...
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I have travelled along the A272 for work for nearly 18 years, over this time there has been a noticeable increase in traffic on the road with delays caused by traffic incidents, roadworks and...
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A major concern is the impact on nature, in and above the sea and on land. Also the inconvenience/noise/disruption over a 4 year construction period can't begin to be appreciated
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Langstone Harbour would like to understand more about the requirement for windfarm support vessels both during construction, commissioning and maintenance phases of the project.
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Traffic on A 272 and other roads, destruction of wildlife habitat,
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See the latest information regarding the actual agreed site plus where the cabling will be sighted One of 3/4 proposed Battery Farms all within a mile or so of each other Noise Traffic congestion...
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I am totally against the proposal of the windfarm with power coming ashore and destroying large areas of habitat on the downs and along the route to Rampions proposed substation at Cowfold. We had no...
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I am very concerned that the turbines will not only affect the marine and bird life, but also I feel that the turbines do not produce enough power to warrant the expense and visual impact on the...
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The Bolney National Grid sub station, to which the cable for Rampion 2 will be connected, lies in the Parish of Twineham. Residents of Twineham Parish have already endured the very badly run contract...
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• I am opposed to this project for several reasons. • It will be very visible from almost the entire Sussex coast (possibly even Kent coast) which with the height and spread will ruin a view and it...
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I am unable to advise at this stage as the Applicant's representative has not yet responded to my suggestion of a meeting to discuss exactly why the Applicant needs CA/TP powers over plots 27/13 and...
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Concerns about this Application are numerous. I ask the Examination Authority to suspend now, or call for the immediate suspension of the Rampion 2 Examination by the Secretary of State while the...
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Members fully support the Government's target to reduce CO2 emissions to zero and believe this should be undertaken as soon as possible. To that end, Members are also fully supportive of the...
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Lack of consultation. Not listening to local parish councils and communities. Not trying to minimise disruption to farmers and rural households. Not properly scoping alternative routes. Very poor...
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The application is for an offshore wind farm with an area up to approximately 196km2 comprising up to 90 wind turbines off the coast of Bognor Regis. With the proposed development in such close...
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Although I support wind farms, I object to Rampion 2. It is an excessive extension, in the wrong location, too close to shore, with turbines that are too large. They will compromise the seascape,...
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I object to the proposals. Economic impact of the Substation at Oakendene I agree with the views expressed by CowfoldvRampion, our community action group, and support the evidence they will provide in...
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I object to the proposals. Impacts on Human Health from the construction of the Oakendene substation: I agree with the views expressed by CowfoldvRampion, our community action group. The impacts on...
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Our house has a beach frontage. I am concerned at possible visual intrusion of the turbines.
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I am particularly concerned about the environmental impact of the proposed cable route that runs past Cratemans farm, through lowland water meadows and blackthorn scrub, which is rich in biodiversity....
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We cant use wind power for everything due to geographic limitations: Wind energy can only be harnessed in areas that get a lot of wind. Wind farms are most often seen on the tops of hills or offshore,...
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I wish to support the expansion of clean green economically sound energy
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The Main issues that I wish to raise. The Phase 2 Turbines planned are very large, and will have a huge visual impact, thus likely to affect important "visitor" income , surely they should be located...
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I object to the proposals. Impact on Kent Street Cowfold: I agree with the views expressed by CowfoldvRampion, our community action group. During the informal consultation and the first round...
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I believe that the main concern is as to how much the wind farm will impact on our views, and whether this will be detrimental to the tourism of the area, particularly between Littlehampton & Bognor...
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I am opposed to the project. The cable route will go through most of the fields on my farm. I have asked RWE on numerous occasions for copies of the surveys undertaken on my farm but have never...
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The huge size of the generators The proximity of the wind farm to the shoreline - why not site it further off shore? The works- we could hear the windfarm off Worthing (Rampion 1?) being built; we are...
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· For the amenity of neighbouring residential properties, the construction hours permitted for both the works on the underground cable route through the Parish from the Oakendene substation to the...
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installing wind turbines only around 8km from the coast is not within Government Guide lines , being on the edge of the South Downs National Park they should be sited at a much greater distance from...
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Opposition to proposed project: Failure to consult adequately with those who will be impacted by substation construction in Cowfold - no public meetings held in Cowfold during consultation. Inadequate...
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The wind farm is too close to the shore and should be moved further out to sea or to another location. This will therefore be in an area of greater wind speed.
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I do not believe this wind farm will be located in the best position as there is not enough wind power to support it. It will have a detrimental effect on the wild life in the area and the turbines...
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Importance of supporting renewable energies in the region to limit climate change
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The proposals for this wind farm are unacceptable and have not been consulted on fully or correctly by the applicant. The benefit of energy production in this form is still unproven without the...
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The proposed turbines are too large and too close to shore. The seascape will be destroyed the damage to the sea bed unnecessary for the kelp farm which is repairing itself. The amount of energy that...
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The near shore trawler ban has allowed the Sussex Kelp Forest Project to start to regenerate. Climping Beach residents are talking to research organisations to see if Climping Beach would be a good...
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1. The cost of offshore wind generated electricity is excessive compared with other energy sources and we, the end users, will have to pay for it over many years to come. 2. This has all occured...
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Representation from Ancleggan Limited in response to a notice served on it pursuant to Section 56 of the Planning Act 2009 on behalf of Rampion 2 Offshore Windfarm (the “Rampion Development”). 1....
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I am concerned about the size and location of the turbines. Further out to sea would appear to yield a better efficiency compared to the current proposal.
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Relevant Representation – Rampion 2 Offshore Windfarm Project This relevant representation is submitted on behalf of Southern Water Services Limited (“SWS”). SWS is the appointed water and sewerage...
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- The proposed site is not a suitable location - Disruption to the local area, mainly traffic lights for potentially six years on the A272 will make local day to day life very difficult indeed, for...
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The wind farm as a whole, will be up to 196km2,it will affect not only marine life, the views on the sea disturbed by a bright reflective fence 325m tall across the Sussex Bay. It will affect the...
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We are concerned about the adverse effects the proposed plans will have on the environment and the detrimental impact on the coastline & the AONB viewed from the South Downs National Park
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The impact of these 325 m high structures will be detrimental to the Seaside Tourist Industry of West Sussex. The only way they can be justified is to comply with Government Guidelines and comply with...
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• At a distance of only 8 miles from shore, the Rampion 2 site contravenes the OESEA guidelines that offshore windturbines should be at least 25 miles from a National Park ( in this instance the South...
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I am disappointed to read that rampion2 is moving forwards as it goes directly agsinst OLSEA2 government guidelines ie it is not offshore. This, coupled, with the Rampion 1 capacity of 2.25% leads me...
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