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Whilst I support the need for cleaner energy, I must take issue with the size, scale and sighting of the Rampion 2 development. At around 8 miles It is much too close to our coastline. If these are to...
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I wish to object strongly to Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm. I am in favour of offshore wind farms and had no objection to Rampion 1, but the height of the proposed turbines just 8 miles offshore is...
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There are already long queues of traffic travelling West into Cowfold Village every morning and evening with very many Heavy Good Vehicles. plus vehicles stopping for any more than a few minutes such...
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The sheer scale of the scheme in environmentally sensitive inshore waters with a cleared transmission right-of-way through a National Park will disrupt and permanently degrade ecosystems in the sea,...
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This is one of very few unspoilt coastal areas in the south east with far reaching views. There are also many migrating birds. The enormous turbines will be extremely detrimental especially in the...
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I am registering to express my support for the proposal. In terms of the mitigation I note it is proposed to bring the cabling ashore at Climping Beach. It should be noted Climping Beach and its...
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I do not support the Rampion 2 Infrastructure Project. My concerns are in the following areas - 1.Location This is clearly not the best location for a windfarm. At best the winds can be considered...
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The Rampion 2 Application (for a wind farm in the sea off West Sussex) ignores the UK Government’s strategic environmental advice to provide visual buffers for very large turbines. That is a primary...
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The Parish Council is an interested party in terms of representing residents' views: There are concerns over the scale of the proposals and visual impacts affecting Aldwick residents, and with the...
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The central point of this Comment is that continued protection of the South Downs National Park and the Seven Sisters Heritage Coast should be a Principal Issue in this process. The proposal has a...
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I feel this development is contrary Government guidelines that projects on this scale should be 14 miles from shore, and am also very concerned about the effect on the South Downs National Park in...
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My registration comment is made in association with Protect Coastal Sussex (PCS) which is a voluntary affiliation of community organisations and residents along the south coast and project-affected...
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I don’t know how a project can be passed when the plans are not detailed so you can see them. It seems to be hidden which is not right
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Destruction of wildlife rich countryside. Extra traffic, noise and disruption for many years. Safety worries on such a busy main route.
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1. Dragon’s Lane: This is a private unmade up lane with six houses. Rampion propose to use it for ‘operational access’ only. We have had assurances that there is no intention of using HGVs which would...
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I am strongly opposed to the Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm. My main objection is the inefficiency of the location as well as the environmental impact. There are many other sites around the UK,...
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We live on the sea on Middleton on Sea beach. The wind farm proposed would be directly in our view. There is no need to have it so high or so close to the coast that the sea views will be impacted for...
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I live on rustington foreshore and rampion 2 will significantly impact the coastline landscape due to size of structures since rampion 1 I have noticed a significant amount of chalk washing up on our...
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Too close to the land, having a detrimental effect on tourism, marine leisure activities, wildlife and fishing. The land link will destroy a large area of the South Downs National Park, for decades to...
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I have attended a presentation by RWE on the Rampion 2 project and have studied their plans quite thoroughly. The key issues that were raised at the meeting by opponents were NOT properly answered by...
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I object to the proposals. I agree with the views expressed by CowfoldvRampion , our community action group, and support the evidence they will provide. Traffic and Pollution in Cowfold Traffic in...
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To express my deep felt concerns over Rampion 2 from an environmental point of view.
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The Rampion 2 Application ignores the UK Government’s strategic environmental advice to provide visual buffers for very large turbines. That is a primary mitigation and safeguard against unacceptable...
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MCA will be responding to the ExA on matters concerning the safety of maritime navigation and maritime emergency response. MCA will provide comments on the Navigation Risk Assessment, Shipping &...
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DCO for application of the Rampion2 Offshore Wind Farm. Representation by Mark Renny, Director of Brookside Holiday Camp Limited, Lyminster Road, Lyminster, Littlehampton, West Sussex. BN17 7QE I am...
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Relevant to EN-1,Section 1.1.4, [REDACTED] (PCS) will offer argument and evidence that the local impacts of Rampion 2 would result in “adverse impacts from the development outweigh benefits” . It is...
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As a caravan owner on the site next to the planned access road for the development I wish to object to the road next to the caravan park. I bought a van on this site for the quiet, relaxed feel of the...
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1. The Location: Whilst I fully support the need to bring on stream more renewable energy, wind farms need to located with sensitivity to the amenity and landscape of the local area. It is important...
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This appalling project beggars belief in the supposition that it will benefit the UK and West Sussex in particular. An investment of £3Bn+ that has a projected efficiency of 35% meaning that it will...
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I have registered on behalf of the East Beach Residents Association. Members have a number of concerns over the Rampion 2 Project. ? It is considered the size of the proposed turbines, much larger...
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Dear Sirs, I would like to register my concern about the new Rampion 2 wind farm as a full time fisherman of the past 40 years based in Chichester harbour, I have fished the seas off Selsey and...
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My comment is the Rampion 2 Application takes little account of the many adverse impacts on local residents living on the coastal strip along the populated Sussex Bay inshore from the western extent...
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My main concern is over the siting of this proposed development. It is too close to the coastline rather than being truly offshore, the proposed construction is also so large it is going to have...
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Our caravan is close to the northern border of the holiday park and as such will be close to the service road which is proposed as part of the Rampion 2 wind farm. We agree with the need for more...
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The Crown Estate requests to be registered as an Interested Party in the examination of the Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm. Our interest in the project is that Rampion Extension Development Limited...
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I feel Rampion did not engage adequately with Cowfold residents about the project, including it’s exact location or the impact it would have on local infrastructure, traffic, pollution etc and failed...
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We have submitted evidence to demonstrate that the local community of Cowfold was not consulted about the proposed substation being located at Oakendene, Cowfold. Furthermore, the decision was made...
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My main concerns is the increase traffic and pollution on the A272 running from Oakedene and Cowfold. Pollution is already extremly high in this area, with increase traffic from trucks can only make...
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I object to the proposed Rampion 2 development. Concerns I wish to register are that many people in my community who are actually aware of what is proposed in the Application documents disagree with...
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Trawling has been banned up to 4 kilometers off the West Sussex Coast for 3 years now to give the ecosystem a chance to recover from the deverstating effects of inshore trawling and help the...
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Increased traffic causing huge chaos in and around Cowfold Destruction of habitat for newts, bats, frogs, nightingales and many other species Destruction of the village of Cowfold, turning it into an...
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I object to the proposals. I agree with the views expressed by CowfoldvRampion, our community action group, and support the evidence they will provide in Written Representations and verbally at...
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I object to the proposals. I agree with the views expressed by CowfoldvRampion, our community action group, and support the evidence they will provide in Written Representations and verbally at...
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I strongly object to the Rampion 2 proposals for the Oakendene substation. As a resident affected by the project, I did not know anything about it until I received a Section 42 letter in October 2022....
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Green Energy when generated efficiently and cost effectively is to be embraced. This proposed project does not achieve either of these two objectives. Extending the pre existing windfarm off the south...
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I am extremely concerned about the impact on traffic & air pollution through the village of Cowfold for the duration of this project. The A272 is already busy and often congested with traffic queuing...
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Location and size of proposed sub station and associated traffic congestion.
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I have grave concerns on the impact of an already extremely busy A272 that has many accidents over the course of the year being further impacted not only by extra traffic but the inevitability of that...
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I strongly object to this proposal. Subsequent to the consultation, proposals and information has materially changed. The village was not properly consulted in the first place. Rampions proposal is...
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Increase in traffic on the A272 which is already under strain, Cowfold double roundabouts will be gridlocked bringing an increase in accidents ,local single track lanes will be used as a substitute...
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I object most strongly to the proposals. I do not believe the adverse impacts of Rampion 2 are outweighed by the benefits. Although living in the immediate vicinity of the proposed Oakendene...
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Main areas of concern are exacerbation of already existing traffic congestion/air pollution, lack of consideration to the existing wildlife & hedgerows/trees & unsuitability of the roads suggested for...
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The data, collected since choosing the Oakendene site, shows this area to be incredibly rich ecologically. It was the ONLY place in the whole project from coast to substation where otters or hazel...
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Our concern involves the use of Greentrees Lane (which is a bridleway) for the access point to work-sites. 1) Most concerning to us (and doubtless to all users of both the A281 and Greentree Lane...
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The A272 is a main route , always very busy and at peak times there is queuing traffic right along the stretch where the Rampion construction site will be. The loss of trees , hedgerows and...
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My wife and I are opposed to the current proposals. The visual impact of the turbines being too close to the shore will ruin the view out to sea. Rampion 1 can be seen most days and that is unsightly....
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I am concerned about the effect of the construction traffic on the A272 road delaying access to Bolney/Haywards Heath. I am also concerned about the tailback effect west of Cowfold on the A272 and at...
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No proper consultation has taken place. Details communicated are inconsistent and there not trustworthy.
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I object to the proposals I am genuinely concerned about the way the importance of the ecology at Oakendene and the northern end of the cable route through Cratemans and the Cowfold stream has been...
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REPRESENTATIONS ON BEHALF OF ALAN DAVID LEWHELLIN GRIFFITHS AND JANICE ELIZABETH GRIFFITHS OF [REDACTED] The owners have engaged fully with RWE in the consultation process since they were first...
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I fully support this project and the contribution it will make to sustainable generation
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Reference: Draft Development Consent Order (DCO) EN010117 [REDACTED] It has come to my attention via a notice attached to a sign post at the end of Kings Lane that Rampion are proposing the...
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Proximity of part of the scheme to our business; noise; security; enjoyment of our location for our customers; length of project and putting good the vicinity after the scheme has completed; wildlife...
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I write in support of the expansion of the Rampion Wind Farm. I do this in my capacity as the Member of Parliament for Eastbourne and Willingdon. Offshore Wind has been a British success story rapidly...
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I have been told this phase will be much bigger than existing farm, there is no visual representation in the planning document. I am sad that the whole of my vision from the shore at Goring-by-Sea...
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Please don’t erect anymore wind farms along the south coast of Worthing area, they look awful & cost a fortune, upsets the ocean floor & the sea. The money could be better spent helping the poor in...
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The application from Rampion to build a substation at Oakendene at the junction of the A272 and Kent Street is going to be a blight on the whole area when finished and a nightmare for us residents...
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I am registering but have yet to read full proposal. I've only just found out about it a few days before closing date for responses. So my main comment on registering is TELL THE PUBLIC IT IS...
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I object to the Rampion 2 project here is a summary of the key reasons The significant negative impact the construction traffic will have on the A272 and Kent street on residents Kent street is a...
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I want to express agreement with the project
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I strongly object to the Rampion 2 Windfarm Proposals. The final choice of substation site as Oakendene, is the worst possible option put forward for loss of biodiversity and cannot be offset with...
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I wholeheartedly agree with the proposal
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I'm a directly affected party.
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I do not support this new wind farm which is being passed off as an expansion. The machines are way too tall and will be too visible from the coast.
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I would like to register my concerns and extreme implications the proposed intrusion through our paddocks will have . I am an Olympic team dressage rider ,trainer and 20 national champion .I ride and...
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The disruption whilst the cables and everything else is being laid is not suitable for Climping. The inconvenience to road users, and especially the residents of Climping towards the sea, will be...
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I object vehemently to the proposed substation at Oakendene/Kent Steet in Cowfold. The information submitted by Rampion, ignores and omits significant information/data which gives an inaccurate and...
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1.0 Introduction 1.1 Mole Valley District Council (MVDC, or ‘the Council’) acknowledges the Secretary of State’s decision (7 September 2023) to accept for examination the application for the Rampion 2...
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We are gravely concerned that the proposals for Rampion 2 are very misleading to the public, as it is described as an' off shore windfarm' when it is actually an INSHORE WINDFARM . We are also worried...
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Fantastic plans. Wind energy is clean, low maintenance and incredibly important for the reduction of reliance on fossil fuels. I live in Worthing with a sea view, I can see the existing wind farm and...
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Members are extremely concerned by the scale of the turbines proposed under the scheme. It was noted that on p51-60 of the Rampion 2 Wind Farm Category 6: Environmental Statement Volume 3, Chapter 15:...
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To consider alternatives in a sufficiently robust way as is warranted on a proposed £3-4 billion investment, my comment is the Examination Authority could and should invite expert written and oral...
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Projects of this size are not in keeping with a small village. The roads in the area are overcrowded already
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I refer to the “Draft Development Consent Order (DCO) EN010117” and the supplementary “Notice of Acceptance of a DCO” which refers specifically to Plot Number 32/13, related to the Rampion 2 Wind Farm...
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I have already submitted my thoughts on Rampion 2 during the consultation process undertaken by Rampion 2 team in 2021 and had my submission acknowledged on 21 September 2021. I understand that post...
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Rampions preference to use Oakendene as their site of choice appears to have come about as a result of not communicating their proposals to the residents in good time for us to contest their decision,...
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As a local councillor for Worthing borough council I fully support this proposal in its entirety We need to switch our Energy to reduce our carbon footprint NOW the quicker this is built the better. i...
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Tarmac Marine owns and operates four marine aggregate dredgers that extract sands and gravels from areas of seabed offshore southern Britain, licensed by the Crown Estate and the Marine Management...
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Transport and Highways I strongly object to the proposed substation at Oakendene/Kent St because Rampion have failed to take account of the volume of traffic travelling along the A272 East of Cowfold...
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The current Rampion Windfarm stands proud towards the horizon south south east of Worthing and looks magnificent when in action. To my mind the sooner the second Rampion section is erected and in...
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Proposed route in the vicinity of Washington and route via National Park. Preferable in my view to strengthen existing route via Shoreham
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I am concerned about the effect on the village and the A272 including the pollution caused by rampion related traffic. In addition the effect on the local countryside has not been fully examined
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my issue is on the outlook of the countryside landscape and danger to wild life and birds. Wind turbines will not stand the test of time but will leave a very big mess for the next generation to clear...
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Not in favour of this. Already have a great many wind farms. I think we should diversify and look at hydro-electric and other options to provide a balance of sources. Migration of birds through the...
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It is a good idea and nesessary
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I object to the expansion of Rampion 2 wind farm for various reasons. Here are some of my concerns. 1 this part of the south coast i.e. Selsey and the Manhood peninsula and surrounding areas was used...
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Dear Sir/Madam I completely understand that we are in this century when alternative solutions are a must in order for our planet to survive longer and healthier and for this I totally support green...
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Draft Development Control Order (DCO) EN010117 and the supplementary Notice of Acceptance of a DCO Plot Number 32/13. My husband and I object to the above DCO in our capacity as owners of third-party...
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I am opposed to this project. This project will have a huge detrimental effect on the area. Noise and light pollution in an area that is dark and peaceful. The kelp fields and sealife will be...
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My family and I are fully in support of this project. We need more wind power, both on and off shore. We do not mind the look of the turbines, in fact we think it’s a lovely addition to the view from...
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