About Protect Coastal Sussex
Who We Are
We are a group of people who live, work and breathe in Coastal Sussex. We care about our environment and our local economy. We are in contact with numerous Town Councils, Local Councils, Environmental Groups and Community Organisations and work closely with our local Members of Parliament and local landowners. An Action Group extends to numerous residents from along the Sussex Coast to inform and support them with advice on how they may take concrete and proactive steps to raise their voices and better inform decisions that affect them and their children.
Our membership includes scientists, ecologists, engineers and other professional persons. We are well versed in researching data, preparing reports and publishing news based on evidence based facts.
What We Are Against
We are strongly opposed to RWE’s Rampion 2 windfarm extension off the Sussex Coast between Worthing and Selsey. Up to 116 giant turbines are proposed up to more than the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, as close as 8 miles from the shore, far closer than the Government Recommendations.
What we believe in
Like many people, we are concerned about climate change and support the Government’s aim to achieve net carbon zero for all UK society by 2050. We recognise the great importance of switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, so long as the new sources of energy are sustainable, efficient and cause no environmental harm.
The development of offshore windfarms must respect our precious seascapes and must not impact adversely on the wellbeing of local and migratory birds or marine life, and must not be destructive to important habitats, such as those in the South Downs National Park.
We believe that the Government’s recommendations for protecting visual impact must be recognised and adhered to. Namely, any new offshore windfarm developments must be at least 14 miles from the coast and at least 25 miles from sensitive locations, such as the South Downs National Park.
We support sustainable forms of infrastructure development which by definition means projects that balance environmental, social and economic values to meet current and future needs. Informed public acceptance is a highly important aspect of sustainable development.
