Area iii is described as land adjacent to the airport boundary, but some of the land shown purple on the diagram is already within the airport boundary, and the remainder has now been leased to LSACL. While the western boundary of this area is naturally defined, the eastern boundary as shown on the diagram follows the line of an existing airside road. Our response to the Issues & Options consultation was that the boundary of this area should be the edge of the runway strip (150 metres from the runway centreline), as development may take place up to this line (albeit with height restrictions), as shown on the Block Land Use Plan of the Airport Master Plan. LSACL supports the Preferred Option for this area.

A small area at the north west corner of Area v is required to be included in the airport as part of the clear area associated with the runway extension. This includes the cottages located on the bend of Eastwoodbury Lane. It is suggested that this corner could be included in area x.

Also as noted in our comments on the I&O consultation, Area vi should go the edge of the runway strip.

Area vii is described as the Flying Club strip for which the preferred option is the location for the new terminal and railway station. This is supported, but it should be recognised that development of the terminal and rail station will require a much greater area than just area vii, as shown in the Airport Master Plan.

Similarly, the Southern Maintenance Zone could see development to the north of Area viii shown on the diagram.

Part of Area ix is shown in the Airport Master Plan as being part of the Passenger Terminal and Apron Zone and, as you are aware, LSACL has drawn up plans for this to be used as part of the multimodal transport interchange associated with the new terminal and rail station. The Preferred Option is to retain this area in the Green Belt as a green buffer between the Airport and residential properties to the east. However, the rail station, for which planning permission has been granted by Rochford District Council, includes an entrance on the eastern side which was intended to allow rail passengers from the residential areas and from the bus services on Southend Road to access the station. The interchange plan also includes car parking for the station so that rail passengers do not fly park in the adjacent residential area, which we understand to be a greater concern than any visual impact of the Airport. The Airport wishes to work with Rochford District Council to ensure that such fly parking does not occur, but the lack of a station car park will make this very difficult. The objective of achieving a buffer can be achieved by good landscaping within the design of this area.