I do not prefer either option, they both do not cater for adequate and affordable parking in the area. These plans in conjunction with Essex CC parking plans (Local Parking Plan Amendment 30 order 201), will simply kill of trade in the Town. Local councils should be working to find a solution to affordable parking to regenerate visitors to the town, protect livelihoods and jobs, and future success of Rochford Market square and surrounding streets. The council need to provide the following:-

Free 1 hour parking in back lane car park and old ship car park.
Retain convenience parking in the square and reduce taxi rank parking to 3 spaces, replacing the 3 of the 6 spaces with additional free parking.
Change the entry point for the car park to the current exit, and exit to current entrance creating a loop effect - elevates cars waiting in a queue and traffic jam for buses.
Provide free parking permits for business owners (retailers), in back lane car park relieving strain on them parking in residential areas.
Move taxi rank to loading bay behind spar, and replace existing taxi rank for 3 additional parking spaces (free).
Lobby Train and Airport car park owners to reduce parking fees which will reduce public from migrating to the local streets for parking.

All very simple really. Stop paying taxpayers money on ridiculous studies by people who do not live or use the town, listen to the people and take the correct and appropriate action.