As Managing Director of Dedman Property Services, and in support of Southend Airport, I would like to submit my responses to some of the questions raised in the JAAP Options and Issues as follows;

Q3.1 - I agree with the overall vision for the JAAP which is generally in line with the aims and objectives of regional planning policy and also stakeholders like Renaissance Southend and local business groups.

Q4.1 - Assuming that the potential of the airport is optimised by Scenario 3, I see it as a catalyst for major employment and business growth as well as an efficient transport hub.

Q4. 4 - Providing the infrastructure proposed is implemented, I consider the area appropriate for growth in employment, particularly when made more easily accessible.

Q4.5 - Very much so, particularly with the level of improvements set out in Scenario 3.

Q4.7 - Yes the Green Belt should be revised in line with Scenario 3. Rochford District Council has an abundance of green Belt remaining and the buffer between Rochford and Southend would be maintained.



Q4.12 - Yes

Q5.1 - Scenario 3 is clearly my preference. I see the airport as a major asset to Southend and the wider area and its potential should be maximised rather than wasted. Scenario 1 would not realise any potential for growth and Scenarios 2 (a) and (b) could result in some investment being made at the risk of no return or benefit to the area in financial or other terms. The extension to the runway is of paramount importance to facilitate the immense potential.

The Southend Borough is already relatively densely developed and highly populated. A significant level of investment here will attract businesses by providing a high quality environment. It will also provide income to provide the necessary mitigation measures required to offset the environmental impact that will inevitably result from the increase in activity.