Representation by Mrs Janet Vera Gray (Mrs Janet Vera Gray)
- Date submitted
- 10 January 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
My mother lives on Ockendon Road and this has deeply affected her health over the last few years - I will be representing her views so this is very much an initial list of things she has showed concerns over Destruction and impacts to homes and communities - her precious home is to be demolished Devastating impact to ancient woodland, trees (inc ancient/veteran), hedgerows, greenbelt Devastating impact on wildlife and habitat, inc protected species Loss and impact to thousands of acres of farmland threatening food security Does not believe this is a future proof solution - already fails its objectives Waste of over £10bn+, not value for money, false economy as other spending would be needed as direct result Will actually increase traffic Lack of adequate connections, especially when there are incidents Safety concerns since the proposed LTC would be a ‘Smart’ Motorway by stealth Increase in emissions (rumoured to be several million tonnes) Increase in air and noise pollution Concerns about construction It is hard to express in words how devastated she is - it has had such a hold over her mental wellbeing and general health since it was 'decided' - in her situation it seems simply a cruel money saving decision to plough through her tiny community rather than use an alternative less impactful route.