A documentary about Minster Marshes its importance and its wildlife will be released in the autumn. Click here to watch video trailer
campaign to stop sealink destroying the marshes
The National Grid Sealink will be the largest electricity converter station in Europe. They propose to site it on the Minster Marshes close to the Minster Stream and River Stour devastating a unique and irreplaceable natural habitat.
The development will be 28 meters tall (the height of a 10 storey building) covering a huge 9 hectares (22 acres), within meters of Hackling Marshes Site of Special Scientific interest, known for its Nightingales and red listed species.
Learn more about the Save Minster Marshes campaign go the website here.
The campaign now has the support of both of Thanet’s MPs, Roger gale and Polly Billington. And Ms Billington has made a joint statement with Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, the MP for Suffolk coastal the northern end of the Sealink project, calling for the National Grid to think again about the environmental consequences of the scheme.
get involved
If you believe that Minster Marshes should be saved, that nature matters, that unique and sensitive habitats should be preserved make sure that you have registered so that your voice can be heard.
Relevant representations can be made using the online form which will be available on the website – minstermarshes.com – or by requesting a hard copy form via our project email address southeastanglialink@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or by calling 0303 444 5000.
But please note. This is ONLY if you haven’t already submitted a ‘relevant representation’. If you’ve already sent in your comments, they’ll be considered and you can’t add to them at this stage.
All completed registration forms must be received by the Planning Inspectorate before the close of the deadline at 23.59 on 18th August 2025.
Please note that if you wish to provide any attachments to your online relevant representation registration form, these must be sent to the above email address before the above deadline.
If you have any questions, please contact the Sea Link Case Team at the email address or contact number above.