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I am interested on how on earth you can carry out a zero carbon construction of a major project of this size.
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I believe that the new crossing is in the wrong place and will only lead to further congestion, pollution and accidents. Moreover, I am confident in saying that the location has been chosen to make...
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1. Traffic pollution, noise and light pollution when complete. 2. The destruction of millions of cubic meters of land and with it, the environment it sustains. 3. The disruption to the people of...
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I am very pleased that the Lower Thames Crossing has received Planning Permission. The recent increase in Traffic in the lanes of Kent makes it imperative that the Trunk roads are able to cope with...
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The main points of my objection are: 1. The degradation of air quality, estimated 6.6million tonnes of carbon emissions 2. Biodiversity and woodland targets for the surrounding areas of East Tilbury...
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As the Port Authority closest to the Southern side of the project, we are very keen to make sure the Port of Sheerness is represented to support all aspects of the Lower Thames Crossing and the local...
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We support the Lower Thames Crossing project as a vital piece of infrastructure for road resilience and contingency planning when other routes are unable to be used. We believe it will have economical...
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As a resident of Thurrock I object to this development on the grounds that it will lead to more traffic through my borough and thereby a degradation in air quality.
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I think that option C would be a waste of money and would only elevate the traffic congestion at the Dartford crossing by 14% and that is because most of the traffic (86%)travels around London so I...
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We represent the residents of Upminster and Cranham. Our representation will highlight the potential downside effects for our residents of the new roads linking to the Lower Thames Crossing both in...
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I am concerned that a massive infrastructure and tunneling project like this Lower Thames Crossing does not include a rail tunnel. Linking the rail networks of the east of England with the south east...
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will be in relation to :- degree of potential disruption to existing road traffic movement in N Kent whether new roads & tunnels being planned are of sufficient capacity for future usage how long the...
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In the first instance, I am in favour of the project for a lower Thames crossing point. My main objection and fear, is that the project will run over time and over budget. I sincerely trust that the...
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I am an interested party because I live near the Dartford Tunnels and their various approach roads and am heartily fed up with the chaos caused to the surrounding area when there is a problem at the...
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This project is essential for the future and I wish to participate in its development. I am an affected person and an interested party.
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In my humble opinion I think that the proposed project is to close to the QE2 bridge and will create more problems than it will solve
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It is accepted that Annex B of document 4.1 (Statement of Reasons) includes Cranham Golf Course Ltd (No 210) and Cranham Solar Ltd (No 211) and that the document schedules negotiations that have taken...
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The LTC is not fit for purpose. The pollution in this area is way too high. The junction where the LTC joins the M25 is to close to the junction of the A127 also very close to junction of the A12...
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This is a vital development which will obviously have upsides and downsides. It seems that environmental issues are being taken into account but there will of course, be some things that upset people....
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Melburg have various land holdings within the area and are interested to see how these may be impacted by the ongoing proposals
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Insufficient attention has been made to the environmental issues concerning this development
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My client is principally concerned about the impact on their residential amenity of noise emanating from the development and the impact that the development will have on the value of their property.
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My principal objections to this project are the 1. the impact on the local community and the environment 2. the amount of greenbelt being taken 3. the Tilbury Viaduct section which has not been shown...
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I am concerned that there is no provision to link the crossing to the M20. I have said this in previous submissions. Only providing more crossing capacity is not enough if the traffic then pours onto...
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My concerns are that: . The road will destroy a lot of natural habitat . This area was abused in the past by industry but over the last 50 years has been rehabilitated and I fear the new road will...
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As a regular user of the current Thames crossing at Dartford I am interested in how the LTC can be of benefit to me. I am also interested in improved flow of Heavy Goods vehicles across the river.
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The Dartford crosssing will still remain over capacity.The Lower Thames crossing will cause pollution have huge impacts on the environment thousands of acres ancient woodland, green belt and prime...
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The crossing is absolutely essential to relieve QE bridge and Blackwall tunnel to ease Kent being a giant car park that spoils an otherwise beautiful county.
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I did not buy near a main road due to health issues. You now plan to put 8lanes of traffic right outside my home. Health will now suffer. Would not solve the problems suffered due to the Dartford...
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Wish to be kept informed on the traffic impact on the roads I use on a daily basis. A13, A127
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The crossing benefits the residents of Kent The surrounding infrastructure is considered within project and potential upgrades are reviewed in light of increased or different traffic flow.
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My area of concern is the impact the proposed crossing will have on the increase in volume of traffic that we will experience in the Swale area, IE north & south of the M2 / A249 junction. Traffic...
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My concern is the loss of green land being replaced with concrete. Too much emphasis on roads at a time when we are trying to discourage the use of vehicles.
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The Lower Thames Crossing will not solve the problems at the Dartford Crossing. The Dartford Crossing will still be over capacity. The Lower Thames Crossing will have a devastating affect on the...
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The Lower Thames Crossing should not be built It is too expensive will create too much CO2 increase pollution in an area that is already over the limit will disrupt the whole area will cause traffic...
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We object to the project on the grounds that it will cause an increase in motor traffic and pollution both generally and on local roads feeding the new crossing and make it more difficult for the UK...
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Possible extra high traffic volumes in my area causing more congestion
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My interest is an an occasional traveller using the Dartford Crossing and wish to continue a close interest in developments, and have the opportunity to contribute as appropriate.
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500 words is woefully insufficient to cover in any detail my submissions opposing this project. However, I will be submitting detailed objections covering the Ecological, Environmental, Economic and...
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I will be opposing this proposed roadbuilding project on Ecological, Environmental, Economic and Financial grounds. I will also be challenging the actual Cost and associated lack of Project Viability...
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I am currently the borough ward councillor for Cobham and Luddesdown and helped to represent my community during the lengthy LTC consultation process. However I am also a resident of Cobham on the...
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I am very concerned about Climate Change and the amount of Carbon this infrastructure scheme will generate during construction and ongoing. I am also very concerned about the cost of the scheme and...
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Badgers live in close knit communities, often referred to as "clans", with each clan having it's own territory and setts which are often defended against incursions by members of others clans. In our...
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I wish as an individual resident of Dartford show my whole hearted support for this scheme, an opinion I think is little or never voiced. It's a vital piece of infrastructure for the region and needs...
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As a local resident, I have views on the planned development, process and benefits proposed from this solution. It is clear that the costs of the project has increased significantly and that the...
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Thurrock Power Limited (“TPL”) has the benefit of a development consent order for a flexible generation plant, granted in February 2022 (“TPL DCO”). The TPL DCO consents a combination of reciprocating...
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As I live local I would like this project to go ahead as I know it would relieve heavy traffic on to and off the A2, M2, Dartford Crossing and surrounding roads through Gravesend.
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This scheme will not solve the problems suffered due to the Dartford Crossing. Scheme does not take into account other possible developments in the local area, ie theme park proposal on the Northfleet...
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I object to this proposed development on the basis that it will cause irretrievable and lasting environmental damage in an age where there is more and more awareness of the lasting effects that...
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My home in South Ockendon will look directly over the LTC road when it is built. Firstly, the tunnel is to close to the current Dartford Crossing to be a viable alternative it will just add to...
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The project is too expensive, and is likely overrun and go over budget. The project will cause pollution and risk of ill health to those in the area. The project will not relieve traffic congestion,...
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A new tunnel to the east of the existing bridge and tunnel would bring additional pollution to the east of Thurrock to an already high pollution area of south east Essex. Also this end of the borough...
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I am greatly concerned about the increase in traffic on the Manor way roundabout in Stanford le Hope with the building and operation of the Lower Thames Crossing. I live in the area and have expressed...
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I wish to continue to stress that much of the slow running on the existing Dartford Crossing is caused by too many junctions each of which tends to slow traffic as it exits or enters the motorway.
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Pollution concerns. Noise, Air and light. Loss of wild habitat. Developing green areas? Who will go there as the air will be filled vehicle fumes and noise. When the LTC is constructed and in use it...
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Many reasons I object to this proposal. Far too many fumes will be placed in the air, especially around Stanford le hope where the road layout is atrocious!!!! All traffic going to London has to come...
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Thurrock already suffers from high pollution, this will only increase carbon emissions, noise & air pollution. Incidents / closures / traffic jams at the existing Dartford Crossing already cause...
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The lower Thames crossing is the most environmentally damaging most expensive route. Thousands of acres of ancient woodland prime agricultural land and green belt will put at risk with devastating...
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No clear objections at this stage, just want to understand more about what the plans look like.
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• National Highways has failed to properly examine alternative options as required under the environmental impact assessment. They failed to give proper consideration to a simple 4-lane bridge at...
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my representation is my objection to the constant changes that affect the population of Thurrock residents' where you have changed roads that have an effect on the pollution being moved eastwards into...
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I strongly object to the Lower Thames Crossing, which should be scrapped, for the following reasons. 1. A proper full and recent assessment of the problem has not been made. It has been 14 years since...
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I believe that 1. The method used to evaluate the scheme is flawed: time savings per se are not effective indicators of the real costs and benefits. 2. Over the longer term, the tunnel will generate...
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I am the borough councillor for Chalk. As Such, I believe the development will be an unacceptable disruption for years to the residents I represent. I do not believe a tunnel will solve the problem at...
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This proposal will inflict so much damage to nearby rural villages and residents who chose to live in a rural community, not on the edge of a motorway and a commuter belt. The irreversible damage to...
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This representation refers to land known as Whittakers nursery Heath Road Orsett RM16 3AP registered at Land Registry EX944832 1. The requirement for the above land is to enable a diversion of...
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The problem of Congestion New roads don’t decrease congestion: It is clear and obvious simply by observation that building new roads does not reduce road use, in fact it appears to increase it. The...
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My clients property is severely affected by the scheme in that it is proposed to lay a high pressure gas main in very close proximity to the property and its outbuildings and likely to cause severe...
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My Clients property as stated above is severely affected by the scheme in the form of a new high pressure gas main passing across their property in close proximity to residential dwellings likely to...
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I am within Orsett , the original plans and representation by HE stated that this project passes to the West of Orsett , this is grossly untrue , not only does it cut through Orsett it affects the...
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On behalf of the Essex Developers Group (EDG) we would like to convey our support to the Lower Thames Crossing which would not only relieve pressure on the Dartford Crossing but provide an added boost...
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I feel that there has been little thought or concerns for the health, wellbeing and safety for the residents of Thurrock and Basildon. The increase and disruption from traffic noise and rise in...
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The project is not value for money and will not solve the problems at the Dartford crossing as originally intended. It will destroy thousands of acres of rural farmland and increase traffic in an area...
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I'm concerned about damage to woodland and precious natural habitats for wildlife as well as the loss of valuable green space around Shorne park and the surrounding area. I'm also concerned about high...
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I wish to air my views about the proposed lower Thames crossing. I wish to enter objections to the pollution and extra traffic that this tunnel will bring to Thurrock This will be a environmental...
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I object to the scheme for the following reasons. 1. The scheme would not relieve congestion at the Dartford Crossing. 2. The scheme would lead to a large (50%) increase in traffic at a time when,...
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I do find some difficulty in conforming exactly with the National Policy Statement as it is clearly in conflict with more recent government policies (eg the carbon reduction strategy and the...
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The road will be in front of my bungalow. My concern is noise, pollution, disruption over a long period of time due to closure of the road I live. How will I access my property. Will the local bus...
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We will make a representation in the context of targets and aims contained in national policy statements on issues including but not necessarily limited to transport decarbonisation, mode shift,...
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The traffic situation around GRavesend is already untenable due to all of the below 1. Bluewater 2. Ebbsfleet Valley 3. Proposed Theme Park. To add this additional crossing will crate even more...
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I do not believe this proposal is warranted given the current state of affairs we as both a country and planet, are facing. This will massively increase carbon emissions in the midst of the climate...
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I am concerned that the land take in Thurrock is unnecessary and further investigation should be undertaken to examine a route which enters Essex from Kent at a point which is further east.
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-We are hoping to see more cycling infrastructure and are happy to see the inclusion of foot bridges. We hope that in the future there is more availability for people to use healthy modes of transport...
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The health and safety of Thurrock residents is a main concern of mine as we will be surrounded by air pollution and noise that will have a detrimental impact on the people of this area. This...
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Doesn’t meet the objectives it set out to achieve Not economical, no value for money at over £10 billion - other spending would be needed as a direct result of this flawed project Would not solve...
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The representation will cover the following matters: 1. Extent and scale of Permanent Freehold Acquisition 2. Extent and scale of Temporary Acquisition 3. Severance of Farm 4. Impact on Access to Farm...
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Pollution and distraction of country life. The removal of access to current road and additional cost and mileage that I will increase my carbon footprint to travel locally The increase iin traffic on...
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Lower Thames Crossing. Although I live a considerable distance from the proposed scheme, I am aware of its massive scale, and the disastrous effect it will have upon the area of the lower Thames, in...
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Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project comprising 14 miles of Trunk Road linking the A2 and M25 through a Tunnel under the River Thames at Gravesend (LTC). According to Government procurement...
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I have concerns about the air quality in the area which is already high. The consultation process has been lacking with missed information sessions in affected areas, it wasn’t completely inclusive...
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The Port of Dover is responsible for facilitating £144bn of trade and 33% of the UK’s trade in goods with the EU, half of which is travelling to and from beyond London and the South East to support...
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Essex Bridleways Association has been in detailed discussions on this project from the outset. As such EBA wishes to ensure that agreements reached to date are not detrimentally altered and are...
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The scheme is unnecessary and unaffordable. The local disruption is unacceptable and will cause permanent damage to ever dwindling areas for nature and conservation.
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My home is very close to the proposed route north of the river. I am concerned about the environmental impact of the destructions of large swathes of green space and ancient woodland on residents...
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I wish to object to part of the proposed route of the LTC. At the northern end, where it is to merge with the M25, your proposed route will carve a devastating path through the Thames Chase Community...
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I believe that the proposed crossing will add to pollution, which is already over legal limits in Thurrock
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We are a landowner affected by the scheme. We are in process of selling the relevant land (a former petrol station on the north side of the A2) on agreed terms to National Highways. The sale appears...
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My home in South Ockendon will look directly over the LTC road when it is built. Firstly, the tunnel is to close to the current Dartford Crossing to be a viable alternative it will just add to...
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My home will look directly over the LTC road when it is built. The tunnel is to close to the current Dartford Crossing to be a viable alternative it will just add to congestion in Thurrock which will...
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