Comment

Representation ID: 10189

Received: 28/07/2022

Respondent: Sir or Madam

You cannot continue overexploiting the natural world
As an elected body I understand that, when proposing sites for development you have to: AVOID HARM, MITIGATE and ENHANCE ON SITE
Core areas of existing high value for nature must be protected and you will need a conservation action plan to ensure their survival. The arable fields in Renhold are a much cherished environment where rare species survive and flourish.
You will, no doubt say that you will offset the damage that your proposal causes for 10% biodiversity gain, but all offsetting means is the certain destruction of habitats in one place for the uncertain hope of reconstructing them else where .
Do you realise that it will take at least 140 years for any site to be as good as it once was? Furthermore, it is very unlikely that there will be enough local land in Renhold for fair and adequate o f fset t ing.
You are undervaluing nature and overvaluing economic benefit. Please remember that GDP is not the sole measure of economic success and sustainability.
I object in the strongest possible terms to this opportunistic and speculative application for a pie in the sky Science Park which will simply morph into yet another warehouse distribution centre. Look around you and please find another location where infrastructure and public transport links either already exist such as at Kempston Hardwick or where they will soon exist as at Little Barford.