Representation by Mr DH Palmer
- Date submitted
- 8 January 2019
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
i feel this application risks irrepairable damage to Stonehenge and its environs. The surrounding area is vital in providing a context for understanding and appreciating the monument itself. That UNESCO has already described this application as inadequate and detrimental speaks for itself. It also threatens to damage and devalue the Blick Mead mesolithic site and environs.
The application presents its proposal as the only option available, whereas there are in fact a number of alternatives which do not risk any damage. This application will also increase traffic noise at a site where modern noise pollution is inappropriate and should be absent so far as is possible.
Stonehenge is an important landmark (it was obviously meant to be so when it was built) and the loss of visibility from the road greatly reduces its value in this regard.
The loss of habitat for Stone Curlew and Great Bustard, both nationally rare species is also a major cause for concern.