I am emailing you to state - Some things are worth more than money!!!! NG has stated in its own publications that marshland or boggy land is not suitable for these types of projects. I object to the proposed convertor station and it's infrastructure due to this very reason. The proposal is short sighted and does not look at the bigger picture. It is crazy that Minster Marshes is even being considered for this destruction, laughingly in the name of 'green energy'. To destroy the Marshes, will be destroying the habitate for many birds, wildlife, fauna and flora, that is already on the Red List! Does the Red List mean nothing to you? You cannot mitigate for this unique habitat, you cannot mitigate for flight patterns and you cannot mitigate for foraging areas. I'm not sure how you can even consider plonking a massive convertor station on the Marshes without it being a complete disaster for everything on the Marshes.... have you chosen this site because it'sthe cheapest option for your billionaire shareholders? The thought that this convertor station also now needs to be built on concrete is even more staggering... where will the excessive run off go? Into the Minster stream I understand... to poison it and whatever wildlife is left? The European Eel, which is critically is endangered? You have no concern of Cliffsend village and it's residents. Huge plant vehicles going backwards and forwards for 4 years, bringing disruption, pollution and noise. What about the old hoverport site? This is a RAMSAR site, SSS1 and National Nature Reserve. This should be respected and considered, not have this destruction impacting on it. Nature has a fine balance. You need to rethink and look at brownfield sites - you need to think differently and respect our area, as we do.... Louise Wetherill

Dear Louise Thank you for your email. The proposed application for the Sea Link Project is currently at the Pre-application stage of the Planning Act 2008 process. Further information about the process can be found in the link below to the National Infrastructure Planning website: The stages of the NSIP process and how you can have your say. The Planning Inspectorate is unable to consider representations about the merits of any application until it has been submitted and accepted for Examination. We note that you have also sent your email to the developer of the proposed project (National Grid). As the application has not yet been formally submitted to the Planning Inspectorate any comments concerning the merits of the proposed development should be submitted directly to them: Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0808 134 9569 Post: Freepost SEA LINK It is important that the developer is made aware of your comments at the Pre-application stage to enable them to consider the points raised before finalising their proposals and submitting the application. Should the application be accepted for Examination you will be able to register as an Interested Party by submitting a relevant representation. This must be submitted on the ‘Registration and Relevant Representation form’ which will be made available on the project webpage of the National Infrastructure Planning website at the appropriate time. Further information about registering as an Interested Party can be found in the Planning Inspectorate’s ‘Advice Note: Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: How to register to have your say and make a relevant representation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) You may also find it helpful to subscribe to us to receive email notifications for key events that occur after an application has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate. This can be done by selecting ‘Get Updates’ on the Planning Inspectorate’s project webpage and then entering your email address: Sea Link - Project information (planninginspectorate.gov.uk). Kind regards