Representation by Mike Tristram
- Date submitted
- 21 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
My concerns with this scheme are: As a farmer and someone concerned about national food security, the impact on farmland is unacceptable. As an environmental land manager and someone concerned about the ecological biodiversity crisis, the impact on habitats such as woodland including ancient woodland, and wildlife including protected species, is unacceptable. It increases car journey numbers and dependency, with no provision for NMU/active travel across the river. It is bad for local communities, both through its local impact and through air pollution eg PM2.5. It will increase carbon emissions. It is bad value for money - there are many higher priorities for taxpayers' money.