London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document
(2) 6. Risks to delivery
The JAAP Key Project Infrastructure Schedules identify risks to JAAP delivery; these are summarised in Table 7.1.
Table 7.1 JAAP Risks
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Risk & Impact |
Initial Risk Score |
Suggested Mitigation |
Residual Risk Score |
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Probability |
Impact |
Probability |
Impact |
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JAAP WIDE RISKS |
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Lack of demand for increased employment provision within the JAAP area. |
Medium |
High (medium for post 2021) |
Appropriate monitoring of employment demand and staggering/ phasing the amount of land being marketed at any one time as required. Implementation of marketing strategies |
Low |
High (medium for post 2021) |
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S106 agreements may affect the viability of proposals possibly preventing developers from progressing with development on site. |
Medium |
High |
Once all costs are known across the JAAP area a developer contribution assessment should be undertaken to determine reasonable developer contributions for each infrastructure theme whilst considering site-specific issues |
Low |
Low |
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Saxon Business Park Risks |
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Area 1a is in two different ownerships which could cause complexities for bringing forward the site in the short term. |
Medium |
High |
Ensure early and effective engagement with the landowners to ensure willingness to bring the site forward in the short term and for employment use as per JAAP |
Low |
Medium |
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IPECO decide to relocate elsewhere and does not proceed with development at Saxon Business Park impacting on short term deliverability. |
Medium |
Medium |
SBC continue to engage with IPECO to help facilitate purchase and transition to new premises in Saxon Business Park, and encourage new investor/ developer interest in the employment area in the short term. |
Low |
Medium (short term) |
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Aviation Way Risks |
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Limited number of sites likely to be redeveloped, reduced opportunity to create funding via S106 for estate wide improvements and road/ junction upgrade. |
High |
High |
Obtain funds from existing leaseholders/ freeholders under current covenant agreement or investigate other means of delivery such as establishment of a BID. Funds may also be available from Essex County Council who may progress with the adoption of the road. |
Medium |
Medium |
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High flood risk designation may prevent MRO Northern Extension coming forward in the short to medium term |
Medium |
High |
The Airport should engage early and effectively with the Environment Agency to ensure appropriate flood management solutions and compensatory floodplain storage is provided as part of any future planning application(s). |
Low |
High |
