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Dear Planning Inspectorate, I am a representative from the local community group called the 'Ridgeway Users'. I am writing to register to participate in the examination of an application for...
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I object to the planned building development by Cory Energy on Crossness Nature Reserve. We have so little local spaces where nature can thrive and the idea of losing this precious space, that people...
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I object to the compulsory purchase of over 11% of a local nature reserve which is designed as a site of metropolitan importance for nature conservation to build a huge industrial complex for profit....
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I regularly use this area to walk my dog. It is beautiful throughout the year. Wildlife and foliage abound. We need these areas for people’s mental and physical health.
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I am very against this project due to the destruction of part of the nature reserve. Cory already dominate an already very industrial environment and as a resident we have to tolerate their presence...
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I object to Cory's planned project because I am concerned that we will be losing a flood plain area to concrete buildings. These areas are called 'flood plains' for obvious reasons - to help reduce...
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CPRE London is a membership-based charity with 2,500 members across London, concerned with the preservation and enhancement of London’s vital green spaces, as well as the improvement of London’s...
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I am registering my strong objection to Cory building a decarbonisation plant on 11% of crossness nature reserve. The impact on the precious wild life on this reserve will be affected further afield...
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I would like to object to this project as a resident in Belvedere and as member of the Crossness Nature reserve for the following reasons. As of 19th of May , there is 2,659 signatures on the petition...
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The project should not be done on a nature reserve. It may easily be done within the existing development envelope, or in one of the many underutilised or unutilised sites in the adjacent industrial...
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This is an important wildlife habitat and flood area which London has so few of. The water voles, Shrill Carder Bee and migrant birds will not welcome the disruption and change to their environment...
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I do not feel that it is appropriate to develop on a nature reserve. The damage to the habitat and for many birds and wildlife will be irrevocably destroyed. Also, there is no real evidence that...
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I totally object to proposed use of the nature reserve. Totally wrong and permission should not be given
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This project could lead to increased noise pollution and dust a loss of precious natural habitat which is beneficial for peoples mental health and well being. There is also already peat bogs which...
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It is disingenuous of Cory to say they will mitigate against the loss of habitat, it is already working perfectly well as it is and their proposals are simply greenwashing. South East England is...
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The nature reserve is important to the local community
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The proposed site is too close to the densely populated area of Thamead & Abbey Wood,and storage of tons of waste and a putrification plant will be detrimental to the health of the population living...
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I object to the proposal of the carbon capture on the land in Crossness nature reserve as it impacts on the wildlife there especially the rare species like water voles. The nature reserve is precious...
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Good to see that efforts are being made to reduce carbon emissions
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Environmental impact to the nature reserve site & area blight.
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The proposed building of this plant will have an adverse effect on an already disadvantaged community, the nature reserve plays an important role in local recreation and also in the environmental...
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First off, fantastic. It's great to see a strategically important carbon capture project that contributes to 2050 goals. My house looks onto the incinerator, it's a source of pride for me. I'm proud...
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Natural England are a statutory consultee and an interested party. The proposal has the potential to impact internationally and nationally importance designated sites for nature conservation,...
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I'm not in support of this. I think it's detrimental and destructive to the purpose of the nature reserve.
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There are a number of objections I wish to raise about this project, as follows; This list is not exhaustive. 1. I object to the proposed project being built on land which has a 106 order attached to...
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My uncle (now deceased recently) volunteered for over 20 years at this location. The site is thriving with wildlife and plants and it seems to be a terrible act of destruction to get rid of a Nature...
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Crossness Nature Reserve in Bexley, South East London offers one of the last remaining area of grazed marshland within the Greater London area. The site is a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and a...
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I am concerned about the environmental impact on the nature reserve, the local habitat and wildlife
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I strongly object to part of this well established amenity Nature Reserve being destroyed and the rest of the area majorly impacted by Carbon Capture infrastructure. NB it takes years for grazing...
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Crossness Nature Reserve is a 25.5-hectare reserve, part of the Erith Marshes and is a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation. The proposed development threatens where one of...
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Since the HSE was last consulted on the Section 42 around Jul 2018 (when the project was known as the Riverside Energy Park), a new site has obtained hazardous substances consent to the east of this...
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The Cory development will impact on the local area, taking away some unique natural wildlife/flower/fauna.
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This land was set aside and protected for a nature reserve. This project is in blatant breach of that and totally undermines any promises made to protect one small piece of the riverside. Shame on...
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This may (or may not) be a good project, but it is on the wrong site. There is no reason for this development to be situated on the nature reserve when there is a brownfield site on the other side of...
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It would be a shame to lose yet another area of natural beauty which is a valuable resource for people and wildlife alike. The Birdwatching centre is vital in connecting children with the variety and...
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In a time of ecological crisis, I find it disturbing that the conservative government and Cory are in agreement to destroy any areas of the natural environment. This particular space I understand not...
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I object to Cory's plans to build a massive building on cite. Crossness Nature Reserve is loved by many locals and vistors. Crossness helps protect Bexley from flooding plus it is a rare and precious...
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The current project proposals will directly impact 2ha of Crossness Local Nature Reserve (LNR), a site that falls within the Thames Estuary South Important Invertebrate Area (IIA). IIAs are nationally...
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This is the largest established nature reserve in SE London. The loss of habitat would have a detrimental impact on flora and fauna including some rare species. Cory intends using glyphosate as a...
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The loss of the nature reserve to construct the facility will be a great loss for the area Why is it not possible to build it on the north side of the river
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This project means land will be lost from a unique natural habitat, threatening its viability. Cory should choose an alternative location which would avoid natural habitat loss and repurpose existing...
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There are a number issues: 1. The area around the Cory site is a designated nature reserve which I have walked through many times and wondered at the diversity of the wild life. The proposal could...
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Unbelievable that a project supposed to meet climate change objectives proposes to destroy over 11% of ancient Thames Grazing marsh in the process. This is a Local Nature Reserve rich in biodiversity...
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Having read Cory's plans the first thing that comes to mind is deception! The Crossness Nature Reserve is not getting bigger! It will lose as i understand it 2.9 hectars/6.2 acres of land. Not only...
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Crossness Nature Reserve is a unique piece of nature, providing a safe haven for rare and endangered wildlife, and a serene space to escape cancerous London life. It is designated as a Local Nature...
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Reasons for objections - Irreplaceable loss of Belvedere marsh land/ Metropolitan Open Land/ Nature reserve/ SINC/SSSI. This is set against the transitory nature of Carbon Capture (finite storage in...
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Thamesmead is already overbuilt with industrial sites and the nature pushed out of the cities. Thamesmead identity is its wild nature, please don't spoil our home . We want our nature, not a factory....
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This site represents a vital habitat for endangered wildlife and recreation space important to many local residents. When local biodiversity is under intense pressure from building for housing and...
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I am against such a project due to the social and environmental impact it may have and therefore appeal and request as a concerned individual a compromise or alternative solutions to the issue in...
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I am a long-term resident local to the area, familiar with the riverside environment and a regular user of Crossness Nature Reserve. A significant impact of this project, should it go ahead, is the...
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Crossness Nature Reserve is a unique piece of nature, providing a safe haven for rare and endangered wildlife, and a serene space to escape hectic London life. It is designated as a Local Nature...
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I object to losing part of the nature reserve. It is popular amoung locals and home to a diverse range of wildlife. It is important this place remains for our community as well as the community of...
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I both live in the development across the road from the proposed CCS plant (and the completed and soon-to-be completed waste incinerators) and am a member of the Save Crossness Nature Reserve...
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We should be protecting Nature Reserves
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I have serious concerns regarding Cory’s proposed development of a carbon capture facility in Belvedere, which will impact the local nature reserve and surrounding areas little consideration seems to...
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I have concerns about the impact on the wildlife using the nature reserve of this vast building - huge height and breadth and no information as far as I am aware of the noise pollution too.
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As a (redacted) year old nearing the end of life it would be easy to say I do not care what happens to the world and wildlife; it won't be anything to do with me for much longer. But I do care and so...
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Crossness Nature Reserve is one of the last remaining areas of grazed marshland within the Greater London area. It is a wonderful site for rare and protected wildlife as well as a much needed green...
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The land where it is proposed that the carbon capture facility should go is not a suitable site. It is part of Crossness Nature Reserve that Thames Water have a legal responsibility to protect until...
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London is quickly being spoilt by buildings on top of buildings and soon there will be no nature left. Which will impact London in a huge way. People need nature for many reasons. Our youth need...
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In a time when Wildlife is under threat and when it is even more important to protect it I am appalled at the proposed damage to this wildlife reserve
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Once land has been designated as a nature reserve, it should not be allowed to take that status away, or allow activities that cause damage. What is the point of creating nature reserves if they can...
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Whilst I recognise the importance of reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere I believe that this proposal is in the wrong place. The Belvedere marshes have already suffered from a lot of development...
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Storage of captured carbon
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Crossness nature reserve is a vital area of green space. It provdes habitats for rare wildlife, include a site-specific subspecies of water vole. It also provides a green amenity space for local...
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The land used is part of the Crossness nature reserve, a special place for people and a habitat for a wide range of wildlife species. It is an oasis locked between large industrial units, well...
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This development threatens several species Water Voles Shrill Carder Bees Wheatear Stonechat Whinchat Lapwing Dunlin Frog Rush There are other options to be explored with less impact on species in...
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Strongly object as the nature reserve will be destroyed and the rest off the area will be majorly impacted by the carbon capture infrastructure.
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We do not have much wildlife habitat in this area that is as special as Crossness. The proposed development will badly affect this habitat and is not justified on environmental grounds.
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I have enjoyed visiting the nature reserve and the Cory proposals will undoubtedly adversely affect the flora and fauna.
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Cory's plans will be built on what is now a nature reserve. Quite why an area (pr)reserved to foster natural habitats for the wildlife along the shores of the Thames in that area, and acts to soften...
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No, no, no. The nature reserve is a priceless asset to the local community and a home to many rare species. Carbon offsetting that destroys valuable local habitat is farcical. This plant must be...
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I object to the proposal to build unnecessarily on this biodiverse site which is both Metropolitan Open Land and a nature reserve. Even if there were not alternative sites this site should be...
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This Bexley taxpayer strongly objects to this project. Leave the wildlife alone!
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I object to this proposal as it will lead to too great a loss of coastal and grazing floodplain land. We cannot afford keep giving over our precious green belt land to developments that could and...
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This matter has been ongoing since the early days of the 1980's and "BADCAP". There have been applications to build and every time they, Cory, get their permissions they come back and want more land....
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The virtual destruction of our small local nature reserve at Crossness will be a great loss to many of the local community, like myself, who have a limited ability to travel any great distance due to...
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Bexley Labour Group has consistently opposed the original construction of the waste incinerator and subsequent extensions, due to its affect on the local environment and we are concerned at the loss...
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It will take land away from Crossness Nature Crossness Nature Reserve, which is one of the last remaining area of grazed marshland within the Greater London area. At the consultation meeting in...
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I object to the plans to destroy a significant part of Crossness Nature Reserve. The idea of a nature reserve is that it is reserved for nature, not built on. There are plenty of brownfield sites...
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Crossness Nature Reserve is a rare habitat, a remainder of the marshes that once ran all along this stretch of river. It acts as a carbon store and flood defence. It is a much-loved resource for...
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Project/proposals under review - concerns will be addressed at a later date.
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I am concerned about the impact of this project on Crossness Nature Reserve. I understand that rare insects and birds may well be affected. The UK is undergoing an unprecedented biodiversity crisis,...
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The following comments and queries have been raised on a call with Cory/Ardent and Iron Mountain in attendance. Whilst we discussed generally on the call, we await formal responses. General 1. When...
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Our comments will address any issues or impacts relating to capacity and/or asset protection.
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Dartford Borough Council (DBC) consider that the main harms likely to arise from the proposed development relate to the construction phase. DBC note that traffic generation from operation of the...
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Whilst I think it is extremely important for Cory to capture their emissions and I believe in infrastructure investment, I strongly feel that this is the wrong place to put it. Development of...
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I am objecting to the proposal because it includes a plan to take over a large proportion of Crossness Nature Reserve - 11 hectares out of 25 - to build on. This has been Section 106 land for the last...
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When I first moved to the area, this made a wonderful place to visit and I knew it was special. It is one of the last grazed marshlands in Greater London with a unique ecosystem and endangered mammals...
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The use of Nature Reserve land is unwarranted, there are many vacant brown field sites in Lower Belvedere, particularly the land reserved for the Belvedere crossing east of the incinerator, There are...
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I visit Crossness Nature Reserve regularly and at a time when nature is in dire need of protecting, it astounds me that Cory wish to deplete it even further. There is industrial land nearby that could...
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The Save Crossness Nature Reserve Campaign group (SCNRC) is made up of local residents, bird watchers, local campaigners and environmentalists, many of whom are members of the Friends of Crossness...
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As a resident of Greenwich I’m deeply disappointed to hear of the plans to destroy Crossness Nature Reserve and build a nonsense facility as a means to cover up the awful incinerator in Belvedere....
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To Whom It May Concern, I am writing as a concerned resident who values the preservation of our natural habitats and the inherent biodiversity they support. While I recognize the importance of...
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Compulsory purchase of any part of a nature reserve, albeit for a carbon capture project, negates the benefits of the project due to the destruction and displacement of the flora and fauna. There is...
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I’m a local resident and object to plans which would destroy a nature reserve
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I am a frequent visitor to the Crossness Nature Reserve and attend walks led by volunteer wildlife experts. It does not make sense to me that a project whose aim is to save the planet by capturing CO2...
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I am very concerned about the loss of biodiversity and wildlife habitats in this country and how this loss is contributing to climate change. Crossness Nature Reserve (CNR) is a wonderful wetland...
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The site of the proposed project is not appropriate for the development given its importance to wildlife and local people, as a rare urban marshland ecosystem. The nature reserve can't be moved but...
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I object to the Crossness Nature Reserve being given up to the carbon capture plant.