“I am writing to express my objection to National grid's plan to construct a second line of high voltage power pylons across our beautiful island. Anglesey is unique in its stunning coastline and areas of outstanding natural beauty, which is why it has been a tourist attraction for many decades. The detrimental impact on views a second line of monster pylons will pose to this aspect of the island's economy is deeply concerning.
I am also very worried about the negative impact of electromagnetic fields, generated by the corridor of high voltage cables, on people's health and well being. There is conflicting opinion about the health risks such lines pose and in light of this National Grid's planning application should not gain approval.
What is of particularly worrying is the lack of respect paid to the voice of the people and the County Council in National Grid's consultation exercise. The presentation of a second overhead line dissecting the island was presented as the only viable solution without
paying due attention to the people's preferred options, i.e. undergrounding of cables and/or a subsea connection.
Another aspect which has been completely ignored in the consultation exercise is the negative impact of a second line of pylons on property values.
In view of these issues, I believe that the consultation exercise has been deeply flawed in that it has been undemocratic, unfair and ineffective. ”