Representation by Meopham Parish Council (Meopham Parish Council)
- Date submitted
- 23 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Parish councils
Meopham Parish Council has participated in all the many consultations run on this project and have concerns that have not been addressed in the consultation materials. Below is a summary of the concerns we have raised with National Highways throughout: - We believe that the project does not represent 'value for money' and that the business case has weakened since the Covid pandemic due to the increase in home-working resulting in less commuter journeys. - We are concerned how the project will destroy and negatively impact on ancient woodland, trees, hedgerows and the wider Green Belt area. This will of course have a devastating impact on wildlife and habitats, including protected species - We are concerned that the impacts on the surrounding roads such as the A227 have not been adequately modelled and fear the impact the crossing would have on the local communities served by these surrounding roads. - We are disappointed that there is insufficient provision for public transport as part of the project.