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Lower Thames Crossing

Representation by Mr Robert W Owen

• Date submitted: 15 February 2023
• Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses

I have major concerns about the impact on wildlife and habitats in Essex, including: • The loss of Biodiversity, such as water voles, reptiles and rare insects. • Fragmentation of wildlife habitats, including ancient woodland and local wildlife sites. The roads will be built to avoid the maximum number of buildings hence running mainly through open green space. • Increased noise and lighting disturb communication, breeding, feeding and movement in species such as bats, birds and insects. • Reduced remoteness and wildness of the landscape and its tranquillity. • New roads always generate additional traffic and increased CO2 emissions, this directly conflicts with the government's target to achieve net zero by 2050. •

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