Representation by Emma Tristram
- Date submitted
- 24 January 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I object to the scheme for the following reasons. 1. The scheme would not relieve congestion at the Dartford Crossing. 2. The scheme would lead to a large (50%) increase in traffic at a time when, because of climate change and the Net Zero promise, traffic needs to reduce. 3. The scheme would lead to a large increase in carbon emissions. 4. The scheme would cause destruction and impacts on homes and communities. 5. The scheme would destroy woodland, trees, hedgerows and green belt. 6. The scheme would severely impact wildlife and habitat, including that of protected species. 7. The scheme does not include facilities for public transport to use the crossing. 8. The scheme does not include facilities for non-motorised users (walkers, cyclists, horse riders) to use the crossing.