Civil war breaks out on Doc Martin’s sleepy coast over a ‘hideous’ plan, with the Love Actually star labeling it as ‘terrible’
Celebrities and locals have united against ‘horrendous’ plans to transform a much-loved coastline.
The North Cornwall coast sees millions of them British visits every year and has appeared in several movie And TV dramas included Poldark And Jamaica Inn.
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However, there are plans for a “aquacultureThe plan could change the layout of the popular British coast.
These plans have caused outrage within the government local communities and have attracted attention A-listers who have a special bond with the coast.
“Aquaculture” is to breedgrowing and harvesting fish, crustaceansand aquatic plants.
It requires a lot of space and would have negative effects on the environment around them Peta.
It is a horrible plan, in a beautiful and special area
Martin Clunes
On the North Cornwall coast they hope to grow seaweed alongside some of Britain’s most famous holiday destinations.
These places include Padstowhome to Rick Stein’s gastro empire, and Port IsaakWhere ITVs Doc Martin lives.
A schedule, the size of London’s Olympic Parkhas already been approved by the Marine Management Organization (MMO) without the locals knowing anything about it, they claim.
This despite residents and MPs succeeded in extending the consultation period for another plan of similar size that had already gone through the planning phase.
Doc Martins actor Martin Clunes was furious at the “aquaculture” plans, claiming it was “downright criminal”.
It is disguised as some kind of ecological boon to the area and a source of local employment
Andrew Lincoln
He told the Email online: “It is a horrible plan, in a beautiful and special area.”
Another celebrity is against the plans The living Dead star and surferAndrew Lincoln.
The British actor was surprised by the plan and how far the plans got before residents protested against it.
“It’s disguised as some kind of environmentally friendly favor for the area and a source of local employment,” he said.
Andrew added: “I’m under no illusions.”
The giant suggested seaweed farm at Port Quinn will comprise approximately 250 hectares (or 180 acres). football pitches).
The farm would strive for it harvest approximately 5,000 tons of seaweed would be used for pharmaceutical And beauty Products, animal feeding and fertilizer.
LOCAL DISGUSTMENT
At first glance, the farm seems like a great proposition for locals environmentalists right, especially with one environmentally friendly industry that provides employment to one of the poorest regions of Britain.
It is also said that seaweed has endless uses for the environment and just last week a small British company, Nietplareceived the Earthshot Prize from the Prince of Wales for its role in replacing disposable products plastic with seaweed.
A public meeting was held to address locals’ concerns about the new farms.
But even some of the opposing residents were shocked by the passion and anger hurled at the representatives of the two applicants, Biome Algae and Camel Fish.
“People were listening to what they had to say, but then it got pretty heated,” one local resident admitted.
Residents fear the farms will disrupt the area’s marine wildlife, which includes dolphins and sometimes even whales.
Tom McAsey, who helps his wife run a bar And restaurant near the proposed seaweed farm is concerned about what this will do to the sea seals.
His partner, Sky Yolland, a science teacher, explained that the main claim used to promote seaweed is that the seaweed carboncapture qualities.
However, this is useless once everything has been removed from the container seashe claims.
Locals are also concerned that no measures have been put in place in case something goes wrong.
The North Cornwall coast is dealing with a lot winter storms from the Atlantic Ocean.
Residents ask who will clean up the seaweed when it blows ashore, because that is difficult vehicles to access the beach.
I have asked the MMO to look at this license again because the regulations in this area are still very unclear
Tory MP Scott Mann
But what angered locals most was how they found out about these plans.
They claim that there has been little public consultation on the plans, which were approved by the MMO last autumn campaigners And activists even knew about the proposals.
The original plans proposed a modest experimental site of 200 by 200 meters, local residents and activists claim.
However, the application submitted last September will now see locals host a one kilometer by one kilometer seaweed farm, which has been in operation for 50 years.
In response, an action group quickly made contact Tory MP Scott Mann, who reopened the public consultation.
During the consultation, residents heard about another aquaculture area of similar size, earmarked for Tregardock Bay, further up the coast.
Tory MP Mann and others claim the plans now proposed are completely different to the original plan.
He said: “I have asked the MMO to look at this license again as the regulations in this area are still very unclear.”
Other residents are concerned about what the farm will mean for the lifeboats that are on call.
The large farm will force boats to take a detour, putting swimmers and beachgoers at risk as they have to wait longer for help.
Not all residents are against the new seaweed farm program, as long as the rigging is put in place Cornwall“.
Lester Manners, builder and local, is happy to live next to the proposed site.
The aspiring farmers said: “As responsible operators we have and will continue to provide regulators with a range of reports assessing plans in relation to the environment.
“It is not the intention of either Biome or Camel Fish to harm the marine environment.
“We will make a positive contribution to the local economy, provide career opportunities and support education.
“Sustainable seaweed farming has been shown to help restore our marine environment.
“The seaweed itself has great potential to address some pressing planetary problems.”
The Sun has contacted Biome Algae and Camel Fish for further comment.
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