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Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm

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  • Maria Tozzi

    1)Lack of appropriate information and consultation. 2)Traffic chaos on the A272 affecting my daily trip along the A272 to Bolney and unsuitability of local rural lanes for traffic diversions. 3)Affect... Read more

  • Middleton on Sea Coastal Alliance (Middleton on Sea Coastal Alliance)

    Middleton on Sea Coastal Alliance (MOSCA) A community organisation Interested Party Registration Comment Comment Registered by Melanie Jones – 5 November 2023 I have Registered on behalf of Middleton... Read more

  • Nicola Jane Hanley

    I live off Cowfold Road and only 400m from the proposed route for the underground connecting cable corridor from the new substation at Oakendene to the Bolney National Grid substation. My family has... Read more

  • Patricia Ann Taylor

    The proposal is within inshore waters not offshore and the height of the turbines will impact on the South Downs and coastal properties. Breeding grounds for fish will be lost and tourism adversely... Read more

  • Richard Keirnan

    The scale of this project is becoming ludicrous, the size of the extension does not respect the environment and is wholly for the profits of the operators, this is a highly populated area of coast and... Read more

  • Robert Comolli

    To whom it may concern, I oppose the proposals. I feel the Cowfold community hasn't been consulted properly. I, and others I know of in the area, haven't received any information about the proposals,... Read more

  • ROSEMARY WELLS

    I have not received any communications from Rampion 2 and when I asked why at one of the meetings I was told that it would not affect me. I live directly opposite Oakendene.I am very concerned to note... Read more

  • Sandra Daniells

    The advertise impact of these things and their short life and challenges of disposal outweigh the benefits. Cancel them and get fracking/mining. They're an eyesore and damage the marine environment,... Read more

  • Stephen Christopher Turner

    This will be an unwelcome intrusion into farming life, affecting a lot of land owners unnecessarily who already face many difficulties in the current climate. Difficult to understand why land adjacent... Read more

  • Susan Mary Holder

    1.The sheer huge oppressive size of the turbines and the impact this has upon the Sussex seashore/sea side communities; the closeness to the shore - this will have a massive negative influence on the... Read more

  • Terence Alan Wells

    I have many concerns on the width of the road on the A272 with the size of the lorries that would be needed if this development was to be permitted. It may be that we would need emergency services... Read more

  • Theresa Newman

    This will impact me with all the traffic on the A272 as I have to travel along it constantly. Also just getting out of Fairfield road even now is horrendous. This will only get worse with more... Read more

  • Thomas Burchill

    I would actively support and encourage building the wind farm!

  • Timothy Wright

    The proposed wind turbines of Rampion 2 are just too big. The benefits of clean energy must be offset against the destruction of the natural beauty of the South Coast

  • Valerie Knight

    I am opposed to this application for the following reasons: 1. Visual Impact and Inefficiency I love the local views to the open, natural seascape that can be currently enjoyed from my part of Sussex... Read more

  • Yvette Kiley

    I would actively support and encourage building the wind farm!

  • Anthony Towers

    Who is going to pay for it? The cost just gets added to consumer bills. It is useless when there is no wind. The contractor is guaranteed to get paid. This type of project needs to be entirely in the... Read more

  • Diane Ward

    Proximity to holiday caravans at Brookside Caravan Park where I have a holiday home. Dirt and dust from 6 months plus work. Vibrations and noise. Insurance issues for caravans.

  • Gina Perella Lewis

    As a freeholder of LAND REGISTRY REF WSX 228882, in Lyminster, West Sussex, I would like to register my objections to the Rampion 2 cable route which would directly impact our land. I wish to advise... Read more

  • Mark Webb

    I think that building further wind turbines of the coast of Bognor regis shores is a fantastic scheme as this is a posative step against global warming.

  • Michael Stevens

    Serious concerns regarding rampion 2 project to install cable and roadway close to our holiday home in Lyminster, West Sussex.

  • Paula Newman

    The corridor will cut my smallholding of 17 acres in half and run very close to my house. The impact on my livelihood and well being is worrying.

  • Philip Alan Wayman

    First of all, I own a holiday caravan in Littlehampton, near your proposed relief road and my concerns are as follows:- 1) The Nolse, this is my holiday home and I come here for piece and quiet. 2)... Read more

  • RAM2-GDPR001

    As a resident of [REDACTED] the first point of objection is regarding the cable plan EN010117-000161-2 sheet 32 which shows that [REDACTED] will be subject to public right of way closures in two... Read more

  • Stephen Whitchurch

    It will have a detrimental effect on the recovery of the whole bay area, especially on sea life (crustaceans and bottom dwelling fish) and will radically increase the number of seabird deaths that the... Read more

  • Susan Davies

    Rampion 2- Cowfold I strongly object to Rampions proposal of the substation at Oakendene/ Kent St because this decision has not been properly researched or analysed and it will cause an enormous... Read more

  • Toby Chapman

    I am writing as the owner of [REDACTED] (WSX122084 and WSX357265) regarding the Rampion 2 draft project development consent order to raise multiple objections and highlight a failure to consult... Read more

  • (Maria) Teresa Natale

    REF:  OBJECTIONS TO THE RAMPION 2 OFFSHORE WIND FARM AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE I am writing to you as a trustee of land located at Lyminster, West Sussex [Land Registry reference:  WSX228882].... Read more

  • Adur District Council (Adur District Council)

    These are officer level comments on behalf of Adur District Council: Adur District Council declared a climate emergency in July 2019. As part of this declaration, the Council has made a commitment to... Read more

  • Andrew Clyne

    I object to the proposed route that was rejected by local residents in September 2021 at a public meeting. Our lives will be blighted by the proposed route and there are other options that I believe... Read more

  • Brian David Gill

    We must pursue all routes towards dealing warming, as a matter of the greatest importance...... I am in favour of any reasonable developments to avoid global warming - and this appears to be one such... Read more

  • Brighton & Hove City Council (Brighton & Hove City Council)

    The following provides the Relevant Representation of Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) in response to the application by Rampion Extension Development (RED) Limited for a Development Consent Order... Read more

  • Charles Roderick Worsley

    Representation from Charles Worsley in response to issuance of a letter under Section 56 of the Planning Act 2008 on behalf of Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm (The “Proposed Development”) I, Charles... Read more

  • Conan Sturdy

    I feel the proposed development of a new wind farm off the coast of Littlehampton would damage the sea bed. The Help the Kelp project which is slowly regenerating the kelp forest would be damaged and... Read more

  • Douglas David Loxton

    I fully support the proposal to extend the Rampion Wind Farm in order to strengthen the provision of renewable energy in the South East. I find the current turbines to be an ninteresting and pleasant... Read more

  • E P Hobden

    Impact on properties and disruption

  • Emily Seex

    Please can you maximise green energy output, to protect the area these are to be placed from rising sea levels and extreme weather events. It would be better if these where nationally owned so we can... Read more

  • Irene Mary Mitchell

    Rampion 2- a summary of the scenario as at October 2023-10-18 The proposed windfarm will consist of up to 90 turbines spread along the coast between Worthing and Bognor Regis. and sited 8 miles from... Read more

  • Karen Royall

    Why is it that I am unable to find any kind of visualisation of the impact from our shoreline of this wind farm? What evidence is provided on the effect (short/medium/long term) of migration, marine... Read more

  • Laura Munns

    I strongly believe this project should go ahead. We need to invest in as much green/renewable energy as possible and this is a way to do that

  • Lindsay Mason

    Not needed. Will damage sea life and restoration of sea beds. Kill animals. Ruins the asthetics of the outlook. Don’t make as much energy as they use to produce

  • Linsey Miller

    Disruption to traffic in local area, causing polllution and noise, difficulty of access to Lyminster Road No consideration for impact on 120 caravan owners or house owners on the opposite side of the... Read more

  • Littlehampton Town Council (Littlehampton Town Council)

    Dear Sirs Response from Littlehampton Town Council to the Rampion 2 Wind Farm Proposal These proposals were considered by the Town Council at its meeting held on 12 October 2023. The Council welcomed... Read more

  • Lynda Marshall

    It is unsettling how the Rampion 2 Environment Statement (ES) selectively deploys information and evidence to assert that transformation of our natural seascape will have “negligible” adverse impacts... Read more

  • Lynette Regan

    Dear Sirs, We am writing to you because we (my partner and myself) are deeply concerned regarding the Rampion Extension project that has proposed a temporary access road on the field directly North of... Read more

  • Maria Teresa Camilleri

    I, Teresa Camilleri am one of the four Trustees of land located at Lyminster, West Sussex (Land Registry Ref: WSX228882).  This land is directly impacted by the proposed changes to the onshore cable... Read more

  • Marine Management Organisation (Marine Management Organisation)

    Dear Planning Inspectorate, Due to the length of our response and the available word count in this box, the Marine Management Organisation will be emailing our Relevant Representation and Principle... Read more

  • Knight Frank LLP (Knight Frank LLP) on behalf of Oakendene Estate -- Langlands-Pearse and Others (Oakendene Estate -- Langlands-Pearse and Others)

    A representation document has been sent to rampion2@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

  • Pulborough Parish Council (Pulborough Parish Council)

    From a local standpoint the concern would be the proposed compound at Washington. Considering the extra traffic that this would this generate on already busy roads through Pulborough given the... Read more

  • Sussex Wildlife Trust (Sussex Wildlife Trust)

    Sussex Wildlife Trust is registering as an Interested Party to raise comments on the progression of the Development Consent Order application for the Rampion 2 Offshore Windfarm. Since climate change... Read more

  • The National Trust (The National Trust)

    The charitable purpose of the National Trust is set out in statute. Specifically, section 4(1) of the National Trust Act 1907 establishes the National Trust “for the purposes of promoting the... Read more

  • The Woodland Trust (The Woodland Trust)

    Thank you for the opportunity to register as an interested party for the proposed scheme. The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity, aiming to protect native woods, trees... Read more

  • Timothy Franey

    I strongly oppose the expansion of the Rampion Wind Farm, with up to a further 90 turbines, at possibly double the height of the original Rampion turbines. I have a house that is on the seafront in... Read more

  • Waverley Borough Council (Waverley Borough Council)

    Waverley Borough Council has declared a climate emergency and supports the expansion of renewable energy in consultation with local communities. The Council has no further comments to make and does... Read more

  • West Sussex County Council (West Sussex County Council)

    Please send email sent today by Amy Harrower on behalf of West Sussex County Council.

  • Worthing Borough Council (Worthing Borough Council)

    Worthing Borough Council Comments (officer level response) Worthing Borough Council declared a climate emergency in July 2019. As part of this declaration, the Council has made a commitment to work... Read more

  • Alec Lauder

    I have occupied [REDACTED] on a seasonal basis since 1996. My family and I have greatly enjoyed the peace and quiet that prevails in the surrounding area as well as the prospect over open fields and I... Read more

  • Andrew Griffith Member of Parliament for Arundel and South Downs

    I am writing in my capacity as Member of Parliament for Arundel and South Downs to register as an Interested Party in relation to RWE’s application for the construction of the Rampion 2 Offshore... Read more

  • Angela D Warr-King FRICS

    I spend most weekends in Nyetimber/Pagham close to Aldwick Bay and object to Rampion 2. The 22 miles of coastal wind turbines,only 8 miles offshore and 140m tall,will have an enormous visual impact on... Read more

  • Anthony Woolfenden

    I am strongly against the wind farm proposals which I believe will cause major damage to the environment, major disruption to develop, and questionable value and effectiveness. Among my concerns about... Read more

  • Carol Matthews

    This project t will adversely affect the flow of traffic on an already congested arterial road

  • Chiara Angela Vagnarelli

    My serious concerns: Disruption to the eco-system during the 5 year construction phase. This would include the movement of Dolphins and any Harbour Porpoises from the Bay, they could move up to 50... Read more

  • Christopher Nigel Guy

    1) The wider effect of an immediate traffic-bottleneck lasting many years. 2) Unacceptable increase of air pollution (caused by 1) with specific effect in Cowfold. 3) Adverse environmental impact of... Read more

  • Cowfold Parish Council (Cowfold Parish Council)

    Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Development Consent Order Letter of Representation from Cowfold Parish Council – dated 2 November 2023 This letter of representation is made by Cowfold Parish Council on... Read more

  • Donovan Harrison

    I would like to record my opposition for the proposed development of the Rampion 2 Sub-Station at Oakendene for a number of reasons; - the local impact on traffic management created by the need to... Read more

  • Eleanor Owens

    I travel very short distances through cowfold, Horsham and partridge green for work as a gardener. It’s already such a struggle to keep to my timetable due to traffic and this will make it impossible... Read more

  • Elizabeth Rosaline Anne Hammond

    The proposed turbines should be at least 14 miles off shore according to government guidelines. This would mean that shipping would be affected. There are many sites that are far more suitable and... Read more

  • Findlay Walter

    I think it’s a brilliant idea

  • Gordon Murphy

    As someone who dives and recreationally fishes the area, I can see that Rampion has been a massive benefit to sea life, partly due to the addition of massive amounts of underwater structure. Now it is... Read more

  • Guy Everett

    My main concern is the visual impact from both the Sussex coast and National Park. The new turbines are 2.5 x bigger than existing Rampion 1 and bigger than recommended by the Government given the... Read more

  • Hubbard Fisheries ltd (Hubbard Fisheries ltd)

    Impact of fisheries in and around the proposed Rampion 2 build site. - Environmental impacts (damage to fish and shellfish stocks etc). - Movement of sediment/aggregate. Increasing the risk of... Read more

  • Hugh Miller

    noise,dust,reduction of air quality,severe congestion on road at Brookside Holiday Park,concerns over wildlife,massive loss of quality of life,devaluation of caravan prices(already happening)concern... Read more

  • James Scott

    Although we have received numerous communications from RWE's agents Carter Jonas since July 2020, it is clear that their goal has been to cover the minimum of formalities that the planning process... Read more

  • James Smethurst (James Smethurst) on behalf of James Smethurst (James Smethurst)

    I strongly object to the Rampion 2 proposals a substation at Oakendene. I grew up in Cowfold, and am aware that there has been an almost complete lack of information in the village until after the... Read more

  • Jean Feldberg

    Having consulted with Eric Smith and his Team, it is welcome news that the wind farm off the coast of Worthing has definitely improved the ecosystem. Also, two years after completion it is apparent... Read more

  • John Money Dodwell

    My concerns are: Effect on the local seabed environment and ecosystems (Black Ledge, the East and West Ditches and Winter Knoll are all sites for breeding Black Bream and/or "nursery areas" for... Read more

  • KINGSTON PARISH COUNCIL (KINGSTON PARISH COUNCIL)

    Kingston Parish Council strongly opposes the application for the Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm. Council first raised its concerns during consultations held by Rampion in the lead up to this application... Read more

  • Lynda Agate

    I would like to know if the method to install these is to blow up the sea bed thus killing all the fish. Secondly if this is the case members of bognor sea restoration have been planting lots of kelp... Read more

  • Marisa Potter

    The marine wildlife has been thriving recently due to the trawler ban. Whilst good for green energy long term, what about the short term impact on wildlife in the initial construction phase.

  • MONTEUM LIMITED (MONTEUM LIMITED)

    We have been fishing the bay between Selsey and Beachy Head since the 1970's (our Managing Director has been fishing here since the 1950's). Our main concerns of Rampion 2 are based on our experience... Read more

  • Nicholas Martin

    We object to the use of Michelgrove Lane for site traffic in support of Rampion 2 as laid out in drawing number 42285-WOOD-CO-ON-PN-MD-0019. We object to the use of Michelgrove Lane for the following... Read more

  • Paul Steven Walker-Dendle

    I fully support the planned extension of the wind farm

  • BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNP Paribas Real Estate) on behalf of Royal Mail (Royal Mail)

    Royal Mail (RM) does not have an in principle objection to the Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm DCO proposal but is seeking to secure mitigations to protect its operations during the construction and... Read more

  • Selsey Town Council (Selsey Town Council)

    Rampion 2 consultation response from Selsey Town Council Selsey Town Council supports the need to invest in renewable energy infrastructure, including wind farms. This Council recognises that we have... Read more

  • Susan Mustafa

    The timing of this project is just not fair as it comes Just when the seabed & related life are beginning to recover after the ban on trawling along this coastline. Whilst I am in favour of greener... Read more

  • Susan Turok

    The proposal by Rampion for their stage 2 project shows a gross misconception of the environment & infrastructure surrounding the site Although the access route is Kent Street it is in fact a single... Read more

  • Susan Woolfenden

    I am objecting to the wind farm proposals. I agree with the need to find new energy sources, but this scheme will be harmful to the environment, will cause major disruption in its creation, and all... Read more

  • Tom Munns

    I am very excited for the proposed rampion expansion to move forward. We need as much renewable energy as we can get.

  • Virginia Santer

    Whilst offshore wind is a fantastic source of sustainable power, the plans are likely to have a detrimental effect on the marine life that has regenerated since the installation of the existing farm... Read more

  • Wendy Franey

    I most strongly object to such a large scale development of the windfarrm so close to the coast line. To have turbines of up to over 300 metres is totally unacceptable. Not only will they be a serious... Read more

  • BARRY MILES

    This dreadful proposal is characterised by having minimum benefits and maximum drawbacks despite huge costs:- -We are being asked to accept what is being described as only an ”extension” to the... Read more

  • Ben Morris

    the timescale and potential noise, dust and unknown people

  • David John Clarke

    Tourism is absolutely vital to the West Sussex coastal community and hence to the wellbeing of all residents. Given the catastrophic scale of fires which broke out in Southern Europe and elsewhere... Read more

  • EBRA (EBRA)

    I live very close to the sea here, in Littlehampton. I try and swim in the sea daily unless the tides are too choppy and always avoid looking east, where Rampion 1 scars the skyline. The very idea of... Read more

  • Emily Mulcare-Ball

    I object to the proposals for Rampion II. I believe Oakendene was chosen as during the initial stages there were very few objections from the Cowfold area as local people were unaware of the size and... Read more

  • Gillian Henn

    The planet is dying, and if we don’t do this as part of the bigger picture of using green energy so will we. Even if you do not agree with climate change isn’t it better to have it than not. I see the... Read more

  • JANE KOSZUTA

    The money involved should be used for research into using LESS electricity, and nobody knows what the impact on the local environment will be, whether on land or in the sea.

  • Jason Sangster

    Don’t do it. More wind and less disruptions to the seaside towns between the IOW and Selsey

  • John Morton

    The local impact must be given more significantly consideration especially for a project that has dubious merits, are Rampion’s claims about the energy they can produce justified/ accurate, is the... Read more

  • Maria Natale Hacon

    I refer to the most recent letter received from Rampion 2 / RWE dated 25th September 2023 re The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Order 202X. I, Maria Hacon, am one of the four Trustees of land located at... Read more