The London Resort People in London and Kent have been hearing about London Resort, the UK s £5bn answer to Disneyland, for nine years, but what are the chances of the vision becoming reality. Dubbed one of Europe s most ambitious theme park projects ever, the plans have been enough to get thrill-seekers excited. The park will be three times larger than any other in the UK when completed, bringing together a thrilling global entertainment destination full of Hollywood-themed rides, hotels, ferries, e-Sports facility and a Waterpark. Since 2012 the proposed theme park has seen its fair share of bumps and hurdles, from sponsors pulling out, budget issues and most recently an environmental battle.
Conservationists have welcomed protection for a “wildlife haven” close to the M25 but warn it could still be at risk from a planned theme park development.
Swanscombe Peninsula in Kent has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its grassland, scrub, wetlands, grazing marsh and saltmarsh habitat which is home to an array of wildlife.
The peninsula on the Thames hosts more than 1,700 invertebrates, including the critically endangered distinguished jumping spider, breeding birds such as marsh harriers, reed warblers and bearded tits, and nationally rare plants.
Government conservation agency Natural England also said the 250-hectare (620-acre) site, which lies between the M25 and Gravesend, is important green space for people as well as wildlife.