“I am writing to you to express my concern over National Grid's intention to construct a second line of high voltage power cables across our island. I fail to understand that such an option is being considered in view of the detrimental impact this will have on the island's economy, people and farm animals. Tourism is one of Anglesey's key industries which needs to be protected. Visitors come to this island to enjoy the magnificent beaches for a family holiday and/or to escape the urban, industrialised environments of Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington, for example, not to be confronted by a corridor of monster pylons dissecting the island and having a detrimental impact on views within, and of, areas of outstanding beauty. This is a very serious concern!
I am also very worried about the negative health impact of the electromagnetic fields generated by two rows of high voltage power cables on humans and farm animals. There is no convincing evidence that they do not pose a health risk and they must therefore be avoided at all cost.
One aspect which is of great concern, but which has been omitted in National Grid's application, is the negative impact a second row of pylons will have on property prices. This is a serious omission, which deserves urgent attention.
Overall, National Grid's consultation exercise was not carried out in good faith. The plans for a second line of pylons was already published before the consultation began. Any alternative solutions such as undergrounding of cables or a subsea connection, preferred by the people of Anglesey and Anglesey County Council,
were not given due attention. This reflects a lack of respect for the inhabitants of this island and the legacy left to future generations. The export of electricity mainly to England must not be done at the expense of the people of Anglesey.
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