• I strongly object to the plan for the development of the airport (existing plan). The economic benefits for the area are greatly outweighed by the significant environmental impacts. Most significant being noise, congestion and air pollution. This is a poorly thought out scheme. The location of Southend Airport is totally unsuitable for significant expansion beyond its existing capacity. The benefits to the local community are unproven.

• There is absolutely no evidence that 7380 jobs can be created or that they will go to local people. This is a fictional figure that is being used to justify airport expansion. There is already established and expanding airport capacity in the South East. The environmental implications of this airport extension are catastrophic for the local area.

• I object in the strongest possible terms to the plans that will result in substantially increased air freight operations from Southend airport. The resultant noise pollution will have a significantly negative impact on the local area and in particular impact residential areas in Leigh on sea and Eastwood.

• I object to the extension of the existing runway as it will result in a significant increase in noise levels for local residents

• I strongly oppose the operation of flights of any kind outside of strict hours of control. In particular, I object to the operation of freight aircraft during the night. Freight aircraft are often older, noisier and more polluting than passenger types leading to a greater level of environmental degradation.

• The surface access plan will result in increased congestion. Main arterial routes (A127 and A13) are already very seriously congested. Airport expansion will make this considerably worse.