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Lower Thames Crossing
Representation by Dr Susan Huggett
- Date submitted
- 15 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Whilst I understand and support the need for this development, and believe the chosen route to be a reasonable compromise for infrastructure and the local environment, I remain concerned about the following: i) The impact on wildlife and habitats in Essex and Kent during construction ii) Biodiversity loss, as a result of local habitat loss and disturbance during construction iii) Increased noise and lighting during construction, causing disturbance to communication, breeding, feeding and movement in species such as bats, birds and insects. Guarantees from the developers are needed to ensure mitigation on these issues, and regular checks that all proceeds as agreed need to be written into the planning consent.