Representation by Tessa Barnby
- Date submitted
- 19 January 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
This scheme will not solve the problems suffered due to the Dartford Crossing. Scheme does not take into account other possible developments in the local area, ie theme park proposal on the Northfleet side of gravesend, which will impact on traffic and pollution in the gravesend area. Induced demand – increase in cross river traffic (around 50%) Lack of adequate connections, especially when there are incidents Increase in carbon emissions (around 6.6 million tonnes) Waste of over £10bn+, not value for money, false economy as other spending would be needed as direct result Loss and impact to thousands of acres of farmland threatening food security Destroy and impact woodland (inc ancient woodland), trees (inc ancient/veteran), hedgerows, greenbelt. Impact on ancient woodlands by construction traffic during building phase. Ecosystems that have taken hundreds of years to develop will be destroyed Devastating impact on wildlife and habitat, inc protected species, no provision for ensuring insects including pollinators essential for food and organisms essential for soil health are protected Increase in air and noise pollution, whole route fails on WHO-10 levels for PM2.5 No provision for cross river active travel, not viable for public transport due to lack of adequate connections Destruction and impacts to homes and communities Concerns about construction impacts Doesn’t meet scheme objectives