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London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 4805

Received: 02/03/2009

Respondent: Mr Kieran Kelly

Representation Summary:

I would like to know why the environmental issues that have been raised against proposed expansion of both Heathrow and Stansted Airports (by Local Councils & even the Mayor of London) do not appear to be applicable when considering the case of Southend Airport expansion...Surely the same environmental issues apply which give significant concern to the quality of life of local residents in both the Southend & Rochford Districts.

Full text:

I would like to know why the environmental issues that have been raised against proposed expansion of both Heathrow and Stansted Airports (by Local Councils & even the Mayor of London) do not appear to be applicable when considering the case of Southend Airport expansion...Surely the same environmental issues apply which give significant concern to the quality of life of local residents in both the Southend & Rochford Districts.