Q5.3 Are there any other scenarios which you feel have not been considered?

Replacing the airport with the 4,600 homes that Rochford are required to build by 2021.

I enclose a print out which shows my search of your web address (via Google) was unsuccessful. So I cannot make any assessment of the various scenarios you have put together.

Thank you for your letter of the 9th July 2008 regarding your consultation programme. I have no access to the website so I cannot view the four scenarios but instread, I am writing this short letter to you.

My views are as follows:-

I think the railway station is essential and should have been built years ago. I hope it will be for the use of everybody and not just airport passengers.

The idea of a diversionary route for Eastwoodbury Lane is not my choice. I would support the retention of the existing route with an underpass for the extended runway. This option has already been suggested in the local press.

I am in support of the Airport and wish to see it prosper. I hope there will be a demand for the additional services which you aim to provide. My concern is not to change the appearance of the surrounding area anymore than can be helped.

With good wishes

Yes - move away gftrom the airport scenario.

An underpass for Eastwoodbury lane is if econmically viable a good one. But it would probaly a lengthy build.
There is no point in turning an area into housing when the land being used will result in a loss of a minimum 1500 jobs.

yes, closure of the airport and the land put to greater benefit of the wider community (i.e. housing)

Build a Southend by-pass road along the route of the runway

There are no scenarios in which I would support delvelopment of the airport. In this current economic climate with fuel prices not likely to drop in the immediate future and with airlines stopping flights instead of increasing and the government backing the development of the 4th terminal at Heathrow it appears to me that investing in this scheme is throwing money at a business that is going to be in decline. We should be looking at scenarios of using the land like the Heath buildings etc., that are available and attract new business's that are greener.

The High Growth Option set out in Scenario 3 has the opportunity to expand the airport operations and accommodate future economic growth, through the expansion of the industrial/business cluster around the airport. The high growth scenario is based on the expansion of the airport for commercial flight that requires the extension of the runway. Scenario 2b "Medium Growth - Aviation Cluster" also has the opportunity to grow the airport operation through expansion of commercial flights and growth the aviation cluster around the airport, through a more incremental approach. There may be an opportunity to create a hybrid option that is mix of these growth scenarios design to deliver an accelerated growth over a medium term that gives confidence to potential airline operators to consider London Southend Airport as viable destination that has the benefit of improved access to the City.

Consider reuse the existing airport site for other purposes that would make a greater contribution to the local economy if the current airport function is not economically viable/beneficial.

closure of the airport, this could then be used for low density housing and green space

Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan consultation (JAAP)

Response from Hilary Davison

2.1 Are the assets of the JAAP area fully reported and understood?
No. Rochford Hundred Golf Course And Rochford Tennis Club are not recorded

2.2 Are there any important assets missing from the assessment?
No

3.1 Do you agree with the overall vision for the JAAP?
Yes

3.2 Do the objectives set out cover the key requirements from the area?
Yes But with following amendments
b) Insert local regional after thriving
c) add to end are in place before any expansion of the airport and other areas of the JAAP.
d) remove whether; change or for and

3.3 Are there any other objectives that might help to guide the selection of the preferred option/options and JAAP?
Major public and private transport infrastructure improvements
To protect & enhance biodiversity issues within the area covered and those outside that may be affected by the JAAP area

4.1 What do you see as the role of London Southend Airport in the future?
1. Provide air transport and aviation related industries
2. To secure regeneration to enable it to reach its potential to function as a local regional airport (SBC Core Strategy, Objective SO11)
More on Newquay model expending to Norwich model with required infrastructure. Catering for the niche UK market bringing more passengers in and out and increasing the tourist market.Destinations to N & Central Europe. Thereafter look to northern and central continent, CI and Ireland targeting 'short break market'
3. Act as a driver for the economy

4.2 How can the airport best be developed to drive and support the local economy?
Airport expansion along with economic/business improvements work best as a package. It should be consequential to, and not specifically be the driver.

4.3 What role should the JAAP play in supporting wider employment growth in the sub-region?
JAAP to act as facilitator for both authorities to work together for the regeneration of the area

4.4 Is the area suitable for significant growth in employment?
Yes - But must consider whether growth in employment will create added vehicle movements & therefore an increase in air pollution & road congestion.
Major trunk road improvements vital

4.5 Will the area be attractive to investors?
Yes, if high or medium airport growth options are chosen; if leisure acvtivities are included and better tranportation is in place.

4.6 Are there additional options to consider?
Yes probable detrimental effect of relocation of existing businesses from other business parks in the vicinity causing displacement of labour and run down of other sites e.g. Progress Road, Purdeys Way and Sutton Road

4.7 Should the Green Belt be considered for revision? If so, how should it be revised?
Only the green belt within the airport perimeter should be revised and then only in accordance with airport expansion and safety issues The Area ii(a) should be considered for use for permitted expansion of Aviation Way Business Park (i.e.10acres[4.05h) only) within Green Belt Area as is the Old Brickworks
OR that only those areas be taken out of Green Belt designation

4.8 What enhancements to the environment and amenity of the area should be made? What are the priority areas?
General recreational enhancements for all the population, such as a Nature Park. To be funded out of Developers Contributions and Country Park be extended to take in all Green Belt land between Southend & Rochford
(2) Extra care and vigilance to prevent industrial waste polluting Eastwood Brook. This has been a problem in the past and probably will after expansion of industrial area

4.9 What do you see as the greatest potential impact of development in the JAAP and how can it be mitigated?
Carbon and aviation fuel emissions and noise pollution - Create a 20 year airport expansion plan with improved transportation included.
Have proper consultations with fixed based operators
Mitigation by restricting the types of aircraft used and restricting night flying

4.10 What do you consider to be the transport priorities for the JAAP?
Firstly, identify the cachment area targeted for airport passengers and the other component parts of the JAAP area and consider the new and improved roads required.
There is no conceivable answer to road improvements for the maximum number of passenger numbers considered in the JAAP
Road linkage to central Southend and to the west to be put in place before airport developments take place
As the number of passengers increases then consideration given to extra trains specifically for Southend Airport to and from London.

4.11 How can a shift from car use to other modes of transport be achieved?
Implementation of a travel plan for airport staff and businesses on the airport Park and Rde schemes with shuttle buses to/from the airport
Expensive parking fees at the airport and surrounding roads (with residents' permits)
Much improved local bus services to/from all local areas.

4.12 Do you agree with the proposed areas for change?
No

4.13 Are there any areas that should be added or removed? Why?
Remove
(ii) Agricultural land north of Aviation Way Business Park except :i (old brickworks)
ii(a) (10acres actually on the north side of Aviation Way itself, for limited development only)
iic (buffer zone)
(v) Agricultural land south of airport boundary, currently cricket pitch, agricultural land and private allotments, unless reserved for recreational purposes

5.1 Which is your preferred scenario for the future of the Southend Airport area
Replace with Medium Growth 2b Aviation Cluster

5.2 How could your preferred scenario be further enhanced?
By not revising any Green Belt except what lies within the airport boundary and i + iia + iic
A better mix of leisure inc. theme parks, office and light engineering

5.3 Are there any other scenarios which you feel have not been considered? Expansion of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul operations within area (iii) Land at end of Aviation Way
2. Accept that the prevailing road and rail infrastructure is inadequate and cannot easily be enhanced to accommodate an international airport.
Look at a regional airport on the lines of Newquay initially and engage with fixed based operators to plot the way forward with an agreed plan over say 20 years
Ensure that the plan covers both inward and outward passengers to support local needs in air travel requirements and as part of the promotion of Southend and its locality for the tourist industry

The other scenario which seems to have been overlooked is to create affordable housing and recreational facilities for the populous.This will not only create more much needed housing but employment for the masses.

Why do we need another "LONDON" airport when we have four others within an hour or less drive,with cheaper landing fees,so Southend Airport will be more expensive to fly from any way.What about the "carbon footprints" the increase in air traffic will produce,we are supposed to be cutting down on them.

All scenarios have been considered.

By finally recognising that Southend Airport represents the past not the future, and redeveloping it for purposes benefitting most residents of SE Essex rather than the few selfish people wanting to take their pleasure to the detriment of others and at the cost of contributing significantly to global warming. The uses I have proposed are residential, business, retail and leisure ( the airport buildings and taxiway would be far better site for a football stadium than Fossett's Farm).

No