1.4 Policy Context for the JAAP
Comment
London Southend Airport & Environs Joint Area Action Plan Issues & Options Paper
Representation ID: 934
Received: 26/06/2008
Respondent: Mr D Dobbin
The White Paper was written before the current fuel 'crisis' and its basic premise - that there will be a growth in air transport - may be wrong. Airlines had already noticed that business travel, especially business in the financial sector, was already in decline with an increase in remote conferencing. The more price sensitive travel (for holidays, for example) may also be affected by higher fuel charges which may last for a long time to come.
The White Paper was written before the current fuel 'crisis' and its basic premise - that there will be a growth in air transport - may be wrong. Airlines had already noticed that business travel, especially business in the financial sector, was already in decline with an increase in remote conferencing. The more price sensitive travel (for holidays, for example) may also be affected by higher fuel charges which may last for a long time to come.
Comment
London Southend Airport & Environs Joint Area Action Plan Issues & Options Paper
Representation ID: 983
Received: 09/07/2008
Respondent: Mr A James
I agree that the airport is fairly important to the area but I do not believe that we will get sufficient road improvement that would be required for a larger expansion. Even if money was available for major road improvements there is no room for additional roads.
I agree that the airport is fairly important to the area but I do not believe that we will get sufficient road improvement that would be required for a larger expansion. Even if money was available for major road improvements there is no room for additional roads.
Object
London Southend Airport & Environs Joint Area Action Plan Issues & Options Paper
Representation ID: 1281
Received: 21/07/2008
Respondent: Mr Clifford Haddy
There appears to be little consideration as to the adverse impact on residents and council tax payers. It is all very well glibly referring to employment prospects (probably mostly sourced from outside Rochford) but what about the huge negative impact on our environment. We are 1.5 hours from Heathrow, 1.25 hours from Gatwick and 1 hour from Stansted. What on earth do we need an airport for?
There appears to be little consideration as to the adverse impact on residents and council tax payers. It is all very well glibly referring to employment prospects (probably mostly sourced from outside Rochford) but what about the huge negative impact on our environment. We are 1.5 h0ours from Heathrow, 1.25 hours from Gatwick and 1 hour from Stansted. What on earth do we need an airport for?
Comment
London Southend Airport & Environs Joint Area Action Plan Issues & Options Paper
Representation ID: 1409
Received: 25/07/2008
Respondent: Go-East
Habitats Directive
We would also take this opportunity to remind you that as a result of the recent European Court of Justice ruling in relation to the Habitats Directive, Local Planning Authorities are now required to assess whether an Appropriate Assessment (AA), the purpose of which is to assess the impacts of a land-use plan against the conservation objectives of a European Site and to ascertain whether it would adversely affect the integrity of that site, is necessary and to carry out the AA in the preparation of a DPD.
Habitats Directive
We would also take this opportunity to remind you that as a result of the recent European Court of Justice ruling in relation to the Habitats Directive, Local Planning Authorities are now required to assess whether an Appropriate Assessment (AA), the purpose of which is to assess the impacts of a land-use plan against the conservation objectives of a European Site and to ascertain whether it would adversely affect the integrity of that site, is necessary and to carry out the AA in the preparation of a DPD.
Comment
London Southend Airport & Environs Joint Area Action Plan Issues & Options Paper
Representation ID: 1410
Received: 25/07/2008
Respondent: Go-East
Habitats Directive (continued)
Whilst there may not be any obvious impacts on any Natura 2000 sites (or Ramsar sites) within the JAAP area, the authorities should still consider whether assessment needs to be undertaken relative to potential direct or indirect impacts on Natura 2000 sites in surrounding districts. Therefore, we would expect the Councils to undertake a screening and AA as necessary during the preparation of this DPD.
Habitats Directive (continued)
Whilst there may not be any obvious impacts on any Natura 2000 sites (or Ramsar sites) within the JAAP area, the authorities should still consider whether assessment needs to be undertaken relative to potential direct or indirect impacts on Natura 2000 sites in surrounding districts. Therefore, we would expect the Councils to undertake a screening and AA as necessary during the preparation of this DPD.
Comment
London Southend Airport & Environs Joint Area Action Plan Issues & Options Paper
Representation ID: 1841
Received: 06/08/2008
Respondent: London Southend Airport
The 2003 Future of Air Transport White Paper gave specific support for Southend Airport, as follows: paragraph 11.99 support for development and 11.101 support for a role to serve business aviation. The White Paper Progress Report published in December 2006 also notes the progress made in establishing Southend Airport as a centre of engineering excellence for aircraft maintenance.
The third paragraph should also refer to the East of England Plan and the Regional Economic Strategy references to employment growth and Green Belt reviews.
The 2003 Future of Air Transport White Paper gave specific support for Southend Airport, as follows: paragraph 11.99 support for development and 11.101 support for a role to serve business aviation. The White Paper Progress Report published in December 2006 also notes the progress made in establishing Southend Airport as a centre of engineering excellence for aircraft maintenance.
The third paragraph should also refer to the East of England Plan and the Regional Economic Strategy references to employment growth and Green Belt reviews.
Object
London Southend Airport & Environs Joint Area Action Plan Issues & Options Paper
Representation ID: 2099
Received: 07/08/2008
Respondent: Mr Jon Fuller
The policy context is flawed. While it is true that the UK government currently advocates the persuit of short term economic benefits associated with aviation expansion this contradicts the very clear scientific warnings on the long term economic impacts caused by two factors: -
*Rapid climate change
*Peak oil
Recent reports from the NASA Goddard Space Studies Institute warn of rapid sea level rise of up to 5 feet this century. This would deliver a devastating blow to the local economy.
The policy also takes no account of the recent substantial increase in oil prices which undermine the aviation expansion model.
The policy context is flawed. While it is true that the UK government currently advocates the persuit of short term economic benefits associated with aviation expansion this contradicts the very clear scientific warnings on the long term economic impacts caused by two factors: -
*Rapid climate change
*Peak oil
Recent reports from the NASA Goddard Space Studies Institute warn of rapid sea level rise of up to 5 feet this century. This would deliver a devastating blow to the local economy.
The policy also takes no account of the recent substantial increase in oil prices which undermine the aviation expansion model.
Object
London Southend Airport & Environs Joint Area Action Plan Issues & Options Paper
Representation ID: 2184
Received: 08/08/2008
Respondent: gillian moore
Whilst there may not be any obvious impacts on any Natura 2000 sites (or Ramsar sites) within the JAAP area, the authorities should still consider whether assessment needs to be undertaken relative to potential direct or indirect impacts on Natura 2000 sites in surrounding areas.
I object to the proposed expansion plans due to the contribution it will make to climate change and the impacts this will have on biodiversity.
There is a clear need for national and local government to act to prevent damaging climate change.
Whilst there may not be any obvious impacts on any Natura 2000 sites (or Ramsar sites) within the JAAP area, the authorities should still consider whether assessment needs to be undertaken relative to potential direct or indirect impacts on Natura 2000 sites in surrounding areas.
I object to the proposed expansion plans due to the contribution it will make to climate change and the impacts this will have on biodiversity.
There is a clear need for national and local government to act to prevent damaging climate change.
Object
London Southend Airport & Environs Joint Area Action Plan Issues & Options Paper
Representation ID: 2223
Received: 08/08/2008
Respondent: George Crozer
Whilst there may not be any obvious impacts on any Natura 2000 sites (or Ramsar sites) within the JAAP area, the authorities should still consider whether assessment needs to be undertaken relative to potential direct or indirect impacts on Natura 2000 sites in surrounding areas.
I object to the proposed expansion plans due to the contribution it will make to climate change and the impacts this will have on biodiversity.
There is a clear need for national and local government to act to prevent damaging climate change.
Whilst there may not be any obvious impacts on any Natura 2000 sites (or Ramsar sites) within the JAAP area, the authorities should still consider whether assessment needs to be undertaken relative to potential direct or indirect impacts on Natura 2000 sites in surrounding areas.
I object to the proposed expansion plans due to the contribution it will make to climate change and the impacts this will have on biodiversity.
There is a clear need for national and local government to act to prevent damaging climate change.