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Rose Cottage
Thurlow Road
Withersfield, CB9 7SA
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Dear Sir
I want to object to the proposed development at Spring Grove Farm, Haverhill, by Acorn Bioenergy for an anaerobic digestor.
As a resident of Withersfield, and having lived in the area my whole life, I'm horrified to see that a development of such an industrial size could be dropped on the doorstep of Haverhill. It is clear that this plant, should it go ahead, will benefit no-one except the fledgling Acorn company and the Thurlow Estate, owned by the Vesty family. There is zero benefit to Haverhill/Withersfield, in fact quite the opposite.
If the proposal were to go ahead locals will forced to put up with:
A significant increase in HGVs and farm vehicles on totally unsuitable roads when the traffic is already unmanageable on our small local roads
Unpleasant smells, especially in the summer months, meaning we will not be able to enjoy outdoor open spaces including the local pub, the White Horse, key to the community.
The infestation of flies and vermin attracted to the awful smells and by-products created by the process
A risk of methane leakage (many of these types of plants record regular methane leakages),
Risk of flooding of residual chemical, including possibly hydrogen sulphide, into the Stour Brook and Flood Park,
The destruction of local wildlife in and around the area,
The site proposed for this awful plant is designated as agricultural, and this development is clearly industrial
I would ask you to seriously consider my objection and the many others you are no doubt receiving.
Jon Watkins
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