Representation by Rupert Pitt
- Date submitted
- 20 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I visit a relative in Tilbury. i quote these objections from the Thames Crossing Action Group. I hope to supply more of my comments in more detail. I thank you for the interest you have shown in my application. 1. It will not solve the problems suffered due to the Dartford Crossing 2. it will increase traffic demand – increase in cross river traffic (around 50%) 3. Increase in carbon emissions (around 6.6 million tonnes). 4. Waste of over £10bn+, not value for money, false economy as other spending would be needed as direct result 5. Loss and impact to thousands of acres of farmland. 6. Destroy and impact woodland (inc ancient woodland). 7. Devastating impact on wildlife and habitat, inc protected species. 8. Increase in air and noise pollution, whole route fails on WHO-10 levels for PM2.5 9. No provision for cross river active travel, not viable for public transport due to lack of adequate connections 10. Destruction and impacts to homes and communities 11. Doesn’t meet scheme objectives.