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Key Objections 1. Potential breach of government’s legal obligations under the Climate Change Act 2008 c.27 and the Environment Act 2021 c.30, especially in relation to biodiversity and air pollution...
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I wish to object to the proposed Lower Thames Crossing as it will not solve the traffic problems at Dartford. Most of the traffic comes from the West and won't travel past Dartford to get across the...
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I am against the building if the LTC. Carving up huge swathes of green belt so more and more vehicles can travel around London causing massive pollution not needed. The only problem at the existing...
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We have not seen the route and whether it will impede Thames Shipping. If this is a road link. New ICE cars will end in 2030. I don't believe EVs will replace them. So you'll have NO traffic. Also,...
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I believe the new tunnel will induce demand for vehicle traffic in the area. As such the impact on the local residents, on congestion and on air quality are all detrimental.
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Essex County Council’s Relevant Representation The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) scheme as proposed represent a huge step change for how vehicles can cross the Thames, giving an alternative to the...
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Objection to Location Objection to Noise Pollution Objection to Air Pollution Objection to Loss of Green Belt Objection to poor maps of the proposed plans that exclude majority of the housing in South...
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Greater North Kent (GNK) is an alliance of, and collective voice for, the North Kent districts of Dartford, Gravesham, Maidstone and Swale together with Medway Unitary Authority and Kent County...
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We intend to submit evidence that a piece of land being considered for compulsory purchase for the purpose of "off setting" part of this project cannot be considered or pursued as it is already been...
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The planning inspectorate should consider the impact of: 1. Rising sea levels due to climate change. Sea levels are predicted to rise between 40m and 70m, depending on the world temperature rise. It...
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I have serious concerns about the impact on wildlife and habitats in Essex, including: Biodiversity loss, such as water voles, reptiles and rare insects. Damage to and fragmentation of habitats,...
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We have submitted a full document via email setting out HS1 Limited's relevant representation in respect of the Development Consent Order (“DCO”) application for the proposed A122 Lower Thames...
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I have serious concerns about the impact on wildlife and habitats in Essex, including: Biodiversity loss, such as water voles, reptiles and rare insects. Damage to and fragmentation of habitats,...
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As a local resident I am concerned about the infrastructure of this proposed development including increase in traffic, poor air quality, impact on local roads & destruction of green spaces. I am also...
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The LTC will increase traffic on the A227 cutting through to and from the M20 and M26, in particular goods vehicles. NO BUDGET HAS BEEN SET ASIDE TO MITIGATE THIS. NO ACTIONS TO RESTRICT HGV USE OF...
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Opposition to the LTC.
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Key Objections 1. Potential breach of government’s legal obligations under the Climate Change Act 2008 c.27 and the Environment Act 2021 c.30, especially in relation to biodiversity and air pollution...
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I have serious concerns about the impact on wildlife and habitats in Essex, including: Biodiversity loss, such as water voles, reptiles and rare insects. Damage to and fragmentation of habitats,...
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The project has a heavy effect on my home and surroundings. I therefore wish to be kept informed/updated and provide my input as I have done from the very beginning when this was started. Thank you.
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The whole project will not achieve the stated aim of significantly reducing traffic at the Dartford Crossing. It still pollute and decimate a semi-rural area and is an expensive ill-conceived white...
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I object to the LTC because of, 1 Damage to the environment 2 Damage an upheaval to Thurrock and Kent’s people lives and homes. Health with the increase traffic in the area. 3 The cost. We all realise...
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I am opposed to the scheme because It will not solve the problems at the Dartford Crossing It will lead to gridlock across North Kent if people try to get from the M25 to the LTC when there are...
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While not an exhaustive list, the main points that I wish to develop in my further detailed representation during the formal examination are: • That I am broadly supportive of the project, recognising...
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OUTLINE OF MAIN POINTS OF OBJECTION TO LOWER THAMES CROSSING 1. Unacceptable impacts on Whitecroft Care Home, Stanford Road, Orsett, Thurrock, and its residents and employees, due to the magnitude of...
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Kent Wildlife Trust (KWT) engaged with Highways England (“the Applicant”) prior to DCO submission, with a focus on reducing the impacts upon the internationally important habitats of the North Kent...
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I strongly oppose option C
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We are now in a climate emergency so dire that if we do not radically change our ways, will make th Earth largely uninhabitable for humans and most other creatures. We got a taste of that last year...
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Lumen Technologies UK Limited is a Communications utility who owns 80% of the worlds Sub-Sea fiber optic cables, the Lower Thames Crossing project will impact and affect 2 x separate Fibre Optic...
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1. Biodiversity loss 2. Fragmentation of local habitats and corridors for wildlife. 3. Damage to ancient woodland 4. Noise pollution and light pollution blighting the lives of insects, particularly...
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This scheme creates massive environmental and social issues and does not solve the problems at Dartford Crossing. The cost is prohibitive, especially given the economic challenges in this country.
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All options to view what is going to be developed have been limited and last minute, thereby not providing communities with sufficient time to question what is happening. This has been concealed in...
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Concerns about -cost -envioronmental impact -a poor solution to solve the traffic problems at the Dartford Crossing -will cause unacceptable congestion on the M2 and A229 -Changes to A2/M2 junctions...
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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...
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Knight Frank act on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), in relation to the Metropolitan Police Service Training Centre (MPSTC)...
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Post-Brexit, Post-Covid there is less demand for the road-only Lower Thames Crossing Midland-Dover HGV hypotenuse as freight can and will be diverted from Dover by the climate change, carbon-pricing,...
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Build the tunnel. Trying to drive through the existing Dartford Tunnel is a conjecturing nightmare
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I am against the crossing because it will not solve the problems at Dartford and make Gravesend more congested. The noise and pollution levels east of Gravesend will greatly increase and people's...
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I think this could be resolved in way good for environment and people too
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Having lived in this area all my life I find this proposal completely unrealistic. Every time you increase the road capacity you increase traffic, which in turn increases pollution and destroys the...
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I have serious concerns about the impact on wildlife and habitats in Essex, including: - Biodiversity loss, such as water voles, larger mammals, reptiles and rare insects. - Damage to and...
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I do not believe the proposals will solve the problems suffered due to the Dartford Crossing (the original brief). The proposals will induce demand and increase cross river traffic (around 50%),...
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I am against the proposed crossing as it will be built on a large amount of green belt land. The placement takes traffic back onto already extremely busy motorways. The area in Essex already has high...
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I am very much against this project particularly at a time when we are becoming more aware of the damage to our environment and the need to protect it. The loss of biodiversity in the UK has been...
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Rising cost of the LTC. Length of time to complete the project is estimated at approx. 5 years Cost could rise again substantially. Increase in congestion during construction due to Construction...
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Relevant Representation of National Gas Transmission Plc in respect of the Lower Thames Crossing DCO (the “Project”) This relevant representation is submitted on behalf of National Gas Transmission...
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Relevant Representation of National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc in respect of the Lower Thames Crossing DCO (the “Project”) This relevant representation is submitted on behalf of National Grid...
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As a resident, I whole heartedly object to this project through disruption to diverted traffic, being closed in a triangle of motorways subjected to increased pollution and increased noise levels.
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As both permanent and temporary works fall within the drainage district of the North Kent Marshes Internal Drainage Board, we would like to make comments regarding flood risk from primarily surface...
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following and then if required, full reps can be submitted at the next stage. Anything to add? INTERESTED PARTY 1. Orsett Fen Right Holders PLOT NUMBERS 2. 35-11, 35-13, 35-14, 35-15, 35-16, 35-21,...
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No sea wall to prevent flooding where proposed route is going
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1. The Port of London Authority (“PLA”) is the statutory harbour authority for the tidal Thames (the “River”). Its statutory functions include responsibility for conservancy, including dredging and...
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1. Why is the proposal going ahead if it is not going to reduce the required level of traffic away from the Dartford crossing. You have quoted only 4% when much more is needed. 2. You are proposing...
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I have serious concerns about the impact of the Lower Thames Crossing on wildlife and habitats in Essex , including: • Biodiversity loss, such as water voles, reptiles and rare insects. • Damage to,...
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OUTLINE OF MAIN POINTS OF OBJECTION TO LOWER THAMES CROSSING 1. Unacceptable impacts on Whitecroft Care Home, Stanford Road, Orsett, Thurrock, and its residents and employees, due to the magnitude of...
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OUTLINE OF MAIN POINTS OF OBJECTION TO LOWER THAMES CROSSING 1. Unacceptable impacts on Whitecroft Care Home, Stanford Road, Orsett, Thurrock, and its residents and employees, due to the magnitude of...
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We do not want the new road to come near Brandon groves for health and environmental reasons to the people that live on the estate as all wildlife around
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Objection to Location Objection to Noise Pollution Objection to Air Pollution Objection to Loss of Green Belt Objection to poor maps of the proposed plans that exclude majority of the housing in South...
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The environmental impact on the area will far outweigh any benefits. The years it will take to build causing chaos will double the environmental impact in the area and then it will bring more polygon...
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Main points I intend to raise in relation to the application are: Would not solve the problems suffered due to the Dartford Crossing and be over capacity before it’s finished. Lack of adequate...
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Lower Thames Crossing Pre Examination Representation Thank you for notifying Sevenoaks District Council on the formal notification of acceptance for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Development Consent...
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Shorne Parish is located east of Gravesend, a “reverse-L” shape extending from the middle of the A2 in the south to the middle of the Thames in the north. It includes several areas of ancient...
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I have serious concerns about the impact on wildlife and habitats in Essex, including: Biodiversity loss, such as water voles, reptiles and rare insects. Damage to and fragmentation of habitats,...
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In a climate emergency, there’s no justification for going ahead with this project. The data on this is clear, our planet can’t cope with this and it’s going to increase our dependence on fossil fuels...
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I have serious concerns about the impact on wildlife and habitats in Essex, including: Biodiversity loss, such as water voles, reptiles and rare insects. Damage to and fragmentation of habitats,...
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I am concerned about the impact on traffic on the M2/A2 between M25 interchange at Dartford and going down to the Bluebell Hill interchange, and beyond. The proposed tunnel will increase the amount of...
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I last submitted consultation comments in September 2021 and my concerns still hold true today. Benefit - I do not agree that a crossing in this location would ease congestion at Dartford. The A2...
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I believe the annihilation of the countryside is despicable and the estimated costs far outweigh the benefits. The new roads will increase CO2 pollution, reduce wildlife habitat.
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The response provided by the Trust on 19th December 2018 at 16:17:08 for the original statutory consultation remains valid (Response ID ANON-5C4S-Y8ZS-W), particularly in relation to the wider...
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The Thames Estuary Growth Board fully endorses the Lower Thames Crossing application for Development Consent. The Thames Estuary Growth Board combines private and public sector representatives with a...
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Holmes and Hills LLP is instructed by [Redacted] who are the owner-occupiers of Foxburrows [Redacted]. Part of their property falls within the Lower Thames Crossing DCO Order limits. Our client has...
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Mark Osborne, Shaun Osborne and Ms J Bower as freehold owners have instructed me to submit the following objection to the Lower Thames Crossing (“LTC”) application as their land is included in this....
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Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) continues to support the Lower Thames Crossing Project, as we recognise that the existing Dartford Crossing is operating over capacity and there are limited...
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The representation has been prepared by Stantec who are working on behalf of Uniper in relation to the MedwayOne development at the former Kingsnorth Power Station on the Hoo Peninsular in Medway. The...
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I am writing on behalf of our client, Warley Green Limited, in response to the notice of acceptance by the Secretary of State for the A122 Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order (DCO). The...
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I believe that the location of the proposed site is completely wrong, that it is not value for money, and that it's imposition will be detrimental to the residents of both Dartford and Thurrock , by...
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1) I believe in the light of the changes in inflation and uncertainties in Britain and The World during the last two years the total project cost will be significantly more than the £6.9 billion we...
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Impacts to listed buildings adjacent to High Road Orsett by the frequency and load of vehicles on High Road during the construction, mitigation and legacy phase of works. In particular the a circa...
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Public transport needs to be considered above and beyond more roads more cars means more carbon estimated at 6.6 million tonnes.
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This scheme is completely incompatible with the UK's obligations under the 2015 UN Climate Agreement made in Paris, and should be rejected out of hand.
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Anglian Water is the statutory wastewater recycling provider (sewerage undertaker) for the project area north of the River Thames. Anglian Water and National Highways have been in discussion on the...
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I want to object to the £10bn Lower Thames Crossing. I do not agree with spending public money on a single new road when fossil fuel use & resulting carbon emissions need to be stopped. This road will...
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Hello, as the window for guaranteed climate breakdown is fast closing, I feel that I must object strongly to this application to the Lower Thames Crossing. There is, imho, nothing post about this...
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I campaigned successfully for National Cycle Route 177 and created the "Cyclopark" activity centre in Gravesham which in its missive statement encourages access to its facilities by sustainable...
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I am a volunteer climate and transport campaigner, and I have reviewed the issues relating to this project on the Thames Crossing Action Group's, and the Transport Action Network's, websites. The ones...
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Arundel Scate is a community group of around 200 residents concerned with the quality of transport infrastructure, impacts of transport on the environment, seeking progressive, evidence-based...
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BPL has no objection to the principle of the Project. The majority of matters are agreed as set out in the Statement of Common Ground. Its concern the subject of this Representation relates to the...
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I don’t think it would solve the problems suffered due to the Dartford Crossing, the impact to the local environment and communities is too significant and I feel it will make things worse. Traffic,...
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The project would damage valuable green belt land in a rural area, and create traffic and noise pollution. The lorry movements during construction project would also be disruptive to local residents....
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Buglife has engaged with Highways England prior to the submission of the Lower Thames Crossing application over a number of years, with a focus on ensuring that the proposed mitigation and...
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I have serious concerns about the impact on wildlife and habitats in Essex, including: Biodiversity loss, such as water voles, reptiles and rare insects. Damage to and fragmentation of habitats,...
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I am emailing to register my strong objection to the scheme. More roads = more traffic. We need fewer vehicles on the road even if they are electrical, since the latter contain embedded carbon even if...
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I am making this application to register interest as a means to support all those that are asking a change in the transport network of this country. To ask that roads and cars are not at the centre of...
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I object to the scheme. Do not increase traffic and carbon emissions in a climate emergency.
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I disagree very strongly with the Lower Thames Crossing for the following reasons: The large and adverse impact on the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the ancient woodlands is...
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Our client objects to any permanent rights over the access route identified as plot 44-112 and area identified as plot 44-90 on the Land Plans Regulation 5(2) (i) Sheet 44 that would impede the use of...
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I wish to strongly object to the Lower Thames Crossing which fails to deliver on its objectives, leaving Dartford still over capacity while causing huge damage to people and the environment. It will...
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I am disgusted by this proposition for many reasons: * In hard times such as these, the Government should be prioritising our money on the less well of * The Government should be concentrating on...
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The proposed crossing will make no difference to the traffic, coming from Dartford. The pollution caused will make Thurrock a no go area and quite frankly we cannot afford this to happen.