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Representation by Ms Elizabeth Murfitt
- Date submitted
- 10 January 2019
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I disagree with Highways England's proposal to drive a massive dual carriageway through the UNESCO site at Stonehenge.
My reasons for objecting are -
- Permanent damage to the World Heritage Site, its archaeology and setting.
- UNESCO's advisors say it should not go ahead in its present form.
- Damage to Blick Mead Mesolithic site and its setting.
- Lack of alternative options that would not damage the World Heritage Site in the consultation.
- Loss of view from the road and the need to pay to see the stones.
- Disturbance of rare bird species (the Stone Curlew and the Great Bustard).
- Increased noise from more and faster traffic.
- Public opinion has twice rejected this proposal in the last two years.
- The Planning Inspectorate should not make a presumption that the scheme should go through - which is bias.
Please make England's Natural and Cultural Heritage your priority and reject this ill-advised scheme.