Representation by Andrew Malkin
- Date submitted
- 3 June 2024
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
My principle concern is Lincolnshire being used as a conduit for power generated offshore which is required in other parts of the country - mainly London and the South East. The offshore cables from the wind farms should remain offshore, making landfall closer to where the power is needed, on brownfield sites if possible. Prime arable land in Lincolnshire should not be used for power generating, storage or transmission infrastructure. It should be preserved and protected to improve the nation's food security. Energy infrastructure can be placed anywhere. There is no better land than that found in Lincolnshire, especially along the East Side, that is better for growing food. The cost of offshore, and an integrated offshore grid, is minimal when spread between all households and over its lifetime. It is worth this little extra expense to preserve top-quality arable land.