Q5.1 Which is your preferred Scenario for the future of the Southend Airport area?

Sceanario 3 - Full Expansion

Preffered scenario has to be limited growth with expansion where possible on the employment side but limited passeneger flight expansion. Even with proposed changes to infrastucture there will not be enough space on the road for the amount of cars wanting to use it and local residents will be the ones to suffer.

No expansion. Let's look at alternatives.

Dear Sir/Madam,


As one of the largest commercial aircraft users of London Southend Airport we are very much in favour of the general expansion of the airport. The proposal for the extension of the runway is very important to us as it enables us to have more flexibility to a wider market. The expansion will mean more job opportunities, not only with Air Livery but with other MRO's with whom we work closely. The proposals in scenario 3 will make London Southend Airport commercially a very attractive package.

I would support the high growth scenario as this will be the only way to attract any realistic interest for new airlines to use the airport. The airport is a much underused resource and should be developed along the lines as London City airport. It will have a direct train link to central London with connections to many other destinations.I don't think there should be too much importance given to housing and other issues as this will detract from the main aim of providing an aircraft service for the local population.

We would support the high growth option if the required support from airlines can be realised. This option would attract significant employment opportunities in a concentrated enough cluster to allow a sustainable increase in good quality public transport services.

Our main concern would be access for buses to the Eastwoodbury Lane residents south of the airport.

low growth

Without any hesitation 3 is the only option if Rochford and Southend are to attain the levels of employment desired, and the airport the levels of investment required to secure its future.
Option 3 is the only option which will provide us with the flights to European destinations. Therefore an alternative to travelling to Stansted or other London airports.

Scenario 3. This is the one which must be ¬implemented. Other Scenarios would be ineffective and in the end a waste of time and effort. These are acknowledging environmental concerns which are genuinely believed in but although I enjoy the countryside and the local area as it is - which is why I moved to Rayleigh; I must accept the needs of the twenty first century and of generations to come. End

LSA needs expansion of the runway to improve international destinations

Preferred scenario is closure, but of those put to the public only scenario 1 is good for Rochford.

Many years ago used to travel to spain from southend. But for such a long time this has not happened. This is a Airport and should be used as one, and not used as a scrape yard.

The high growth option offers the most likely chance for sustained growth of the airport wih less dependency on the maintenance & engineering activities.

The high growth option is also more likely to secure funding for the new rail station which will provide benefits to non airport users/employees.

I was present at the meeting, some years ago, when approval was given for the improvements to the airport. It appeared very satisfactory then (improved communications; job creation in building, developments and maintenance; reduction in CO2 through the rail terminal; etc.)and appears vital if Southend and Rochford are to benefit. My support is for proposal 2(b).

Dear Mr Scrutton

Having studied the scenario's outlined, I cannot contribute any opinions that may add to the action plan.

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the debate.

Yours sincerely

D Makey

My preferred scenario would be 1 or 2(a).This would allow the airport to remain and develop at a rate that still allow life to bearable under the flight path.This would allow the important repair and maintnnace side to continue developing as well.

Dear Sir,

Re: London Southend Airport and Environs JAAP Consultation

I am writing in response to the JAAP Issues and Options report currently under consultation and would comment in answer to a number of the questions as follows:

Q4.2 How can the airport best be developed to drive and support the local economy

The airport can and should be allowed to develop to offer affordable scheduled services to allow both local residents to use it to go on their holidays and to draw tourists into Southend to allow them to enjoy the facilities we have and will increasingly be getting as we develop the area in the future. In addition, we feel a fully functional regional airport will in itself attract business to the area which will, in turn add to the regeneration of Southend.

Q4.10 What do you consider to be the transport priorities for the JAAP

The airport area must be effectively integrated into the public transport network to reduce reliance of car use. In addition to support both the airport and the broader success of Southend, roads into the Borough must continue to be significantly improved if the regeneration of the area is to succeed.

Q5.1 What is your preferred scenario for the future of the Southend Airport Area

Scenario 3 is the only scenario to consider a runway extension. This small extension would enable affordable services for local people to go on their holidays and bring people into Southend to allow them to enjoy our seafront and all of the other attractions in the area. In addition the opportunity to grasp the employment potential of the airport and its environs should not be missed.

Low Growth

I WISH TO SUPPORT SCENARIO 3, SOUTHEND AIRPORT HAS WAITED FAR TOO LONG TO BE A PROPER REGIONAL AIRPORT FOR SOUTHEND AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. LOCAL COMPANIES NEED TO BE ABLE TO FLY FROM THEIR LOCAL AIRPORT TO BOTH DOMESTIC AND EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS TO HELP KEEP AND INCREASE LOCAL JOBS. RESIDENTS NEED TO ALSO BE ABLE TO FLY FROM THEIR LOCAL AIRPORT TO HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS, RATHER THAN HAVING TO DRIVE TO ONE OF THE LONDON AIRPORTS THEREBY REDUCING THE AMOUNT CARS ON THE ROADS. THE DAY THE RUNWAY IS EXTENDED CANNOT COME QUICK ENOUGH WE HAVE WAITED TOO LONG.

As a resident of Rochford and an employee of the airport, Scenario 3 is the only option for the airport to become a true asset to the community by offering employment and the opportunity to fly from your local airport. This will ensure great prosperity and the much needed renaissance of the region.

OPTION 3
Let the airport get back to where it used to be, offering a meaningful range of flights to the local population, to places they want to go to. Technology has moved on greatly since the original heyday of the airport, aircraft are much quieter and more fuel efficient than in the 1960's and 1970's, and will continue to develop in this way. This option is supported by Government policy to make the most use of existing runways, and also Thames Gateway and EEDA policies.

In this time of economic uncertainty I feel that taxpayers/private funds should be invested in the local community and not just quick profit making schemes that have no accountability for social responsibility and harmony for the long term. The airline industry is in decline and facing rising costs. More people will now be taking their holidays in the UK due to having less disposable cash available.

The wastewater infrastructure impact of the preferred solution should be ideally tested through the undertaking of a Water Cycle Study, which would provide a strategy for timely provision of the necessary infrastructure improvements.

Anglian Water is supportive of the Water Cycle Strategy approach and would welcome a joint study for the Southend and Rochford administrative areas.

No scenario provides a green solution as civil aviation is a major polluter and the increase in road traffic makes these schemes totally against the governments and peoples wishes for a greener environment.

We want to fly from our local airport and not have to drive long distances to Stansted, Gatwick or Heathrow. This will also provide additional employment for generations to come. Please take this opportunity and support the full airport expansion under scenario 3.

Dear Sir,

SOUTHEND BOROUGH COUNCIL AND ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL LONDON SOUTHEND AIRPORT & ENVIRONS JOINT AREA ACTION PLAN DPD: INITIAL CONSULTATION ON ISSUES AND OPTIONS

Thank you for consulting Sport England on the above document. Sport England is the Government agency responsible for delivering the Government's sporting objectives. Maximising the investment into sport and recreation through the land use planning system is one of our national and regional priorities. You will also be aware that Sport England is a statutory consultee on planning applications affecting playing fields.

In response to this consultation, I would like to respond to the following questions in the document:

Q4.12: Do you agree with the proposed areas for change?

Area 4ii (d) - Agricultural land to the north of Aviation Way Business Park

In the description of this area on page 48 of the consultation document, this area is described as consisting primarily of agricultural land. However, a substantial part of this area (site 4ii (d)) is Westcliff Rugby Club's and Kent Elms Tennis Club's facilities. As this area is proposed in scenario 3 for development, for transparency it is essential that it is made clear in all future JAAP documents all of the land uses that will be affected in this area. Sport England would object to the inclusion of site 4ii (d) as an area for accommodating an extension to the employment area unless all of the sports facilities affected were satisfactorily relocated in a suitable location.

Area 4(v) - Agricultural/amenity land to the south of the airport boundary

It is noted that this area accommodates a cricket pitch. Sport England would have no objection to potential environmental enhancements to this area if cricket pitch provision was maintained or improved.


Area 4(xi) - Land south west of Nestuda Way

It is noted that this area contains football pitches. While the football pitches within this area are not currently proposed for change, Sport England would object if as a result of the consultation, the football pitches were identified for development unless satisfactory relocation proposals were included as part of the JAAP.

Q5.1 - Which is your preferred Scenario for the future of the Southend Airport area

Sport England makes no comment on which scenario is preferred. However, it is noted that scenario 3 (high growth) would involve the Aviation Way Employment Area expanding onto the current site of Westcliff Rugby Club's and Kent Elms Tennis Club's facilities. If this scenario was selected, Sport England would be a statutory consultee on any future planning application involving development on this site. It is noted from figure 5.4 that the rugby club would be relocated on agricultural land (site 4ii(b)) to the north of the airport although there is no further detail provided about this in the document. From Sport England's perspective it would be essential that Westcliff Rugby Club and Kent Elms Tennis Club and any other sports facilities affected are satisfactorily relocated within the JAAP. In principle, no objection is made to the relocation site although to meet Sport England's playing fields policy and Government policy guidance in PPG17, replacement sports facility provision would need to be at least equivalent (to the facilities that they would replace) in quantitative and qualitative terms and the replacement facilities would need to be operational before any development commences on the existing site to ensure continuity of facility provision for the clubs. If scenario 3 is selected, this should be made clear in the JAAP.


I hope that this response is helpful. Please contact me if you have any queries. If any scenario is progressed in the JAAP that would affect sports facilities, Sport England would be happy to provide further advice.

Yours sincerely


Roy Warren
Senior Planning Manager
Direct Line: 0207 273 1831
E-Mail: planning.east@sportengland.org