Although this scenario is titled High Growth, it could also be titled Re-launch of Airline Services from Southend Airport, to indicate that it is the only scenario which would credibly enable such services to be operated.

Although the runway take off distance would be extended to 1799 metres, this scenario would also meet the recommendation by the CAA to achieve the extension of the Runway End Safety Area (RESA) at the north east end of the runway, thereby further enhancing safety standards.

Figure 5.4 still shows the Green Belt boundary arbitrarily across the Airport, even though the text speaks of a strategic revision of the boundary.

The key to Figure 5.4 shows areas iii and x as 'Airport Boundary Extension'. Part of iii and all of x are already Airport leased areas and x is an existing RESA/ILS area.

Figure 5.4 shows a Park & Ride location but more information is needed as to its purpose and method of operation.