Issue 4
Comment
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4547
Received: 18/02/2009
Respondent: Mr Robert Hurst
I have concerns about car travel from Rochford to Southend. The Warners Bridge area I forsee as being a very busy area indeed unless a new road from Rochford to the East is built. The existing Sutton Road cannot sustain traffic levels and any roadworks in Sutton Road causes severe holdups - Look at jams W/C 16 Feb '09 caused by the temp traffic lights in Sutton Road near to the Anne Boleyn junction.
I have concerns about car travel from Rochford to Southend. The Warners Bridge area I forsee as being a very busy area indeed unless a new road from Rochford to the East is built. The existing Sutton Road cannot sustain traffic levels and any roadworks in Sutton Road causes severe holdups - Look at jams W/C 16 Feb '09 caused by the temp traffic lights in Sutton Road near to the Anne Boleyn junction.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4583
Received: 19/02/2009
Respondent: Mr Clifford Haddy
We hear this and then developments proceed with no adequate thought having been given to the well being of Rochford residents!!
We hear this and then developments proceed with no adequate thought having been given to the well being of Rochford residents!!
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4742
Received: 26/02/2009
Respondent: Mr John Lintott
One of the biggest areas of concern and it gets 6 lines of text. I can just see all these people using the airport turning up on bikes, or non existent public transport. I suppose Eddie Stobbart is going to introduce bike driven haulage and all those traffic jams are a thing of the past. Or is it only residents who are expected to make sacrificies (as usual)?
One of the biggest areas of concern and it gets 6 lines of text. I can just see all these people using the airport turning up on bikes, or non existent public transport. I suppose Eddie Stobbart is going to introduce bike driven haulage and all those traffic jams are a thing of the past. Or is it only residents who are expected to make sacrificies (as usual)?
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4758
Received: 27/02/2009
Respondent: Hillside Rd Residents Association
An appropriate transport strategy is essential, and in addition to the points already listed must guarantee free moving traffic without holdups; be future proofed as far as possible from an inevitably increasing number of vehicles and lorries using the roads; provide sensible facilities for parking.
An appropriate transport strategy is essential, and in addition to the points already listed must guarantee free moving traffic without holdups; be future proofed as far as possible from an inevitably increasing number of vehicles and lorries using the roads; provide sensible facilities for parking.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4806
Received: 02/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Kieran Kelly
It is a ridiculous proposition to suggest that the impact of increased airport passenger numbers can be managed through improved Public Transport links in what is already a highy congested area. Increased congestion caused by the use of private cars that offer convenience to luggage-laden passengers travelling both to & from existing airports is inevitable and all major studies of to date show an extremely high reliance on private transport at airports
It is a ridiculous proposition to suggest that the impact of increased airport passenger numbers can be managed through improved Public Transport links in what is already a highy congested area. Increased congestion caused by the use of private cars that offer convenience to luggage-laden passengers travelling both to & from existing airports is inevitable and all major studies of to date show an extremely high reliance on private transport at airports
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4930
Received: 07/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Martin Birch
Most airline passengers with luggage travel to and from airports by road, increasing air pollution and congestion. The proposed rail 'halt' is helpful but how is this going to work? The Liverpool Street line is already overcrowded, or will there be dedicated trains for air passengers? If not - seriously - where are the airline passengers going to put their luggage? And will commuters be standing both ways to make room for them?
Most airline passengers with luggage travel to and from airports by road, increasing air pollution and congestion. The proposed rail 'halt' is helpful but how is this going to work? The Liverpool Street line is already overcrowded, or will there be dedicated trains for air passengers? If not - seriously - where are the airline passengers going to put their luggage? And will commuters be standing both ways to make room for them?
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4939
Received: 08/03/2009
Respondent: mr james dewberry
travel plan should be up and running before any new flights and runway extension starts
travel plan should be up and running before any new flights and runway extension starts
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4997
Received: 09/03/2009
Respondent: Mr K Meikle
I support all transport issues mentioned. The priority is the A127 and putting in place local public transport that meets the needs of travellers and residents.
I support all transport issues mentioned. The priority is the A127 and putting in place local public transport that meets the needs of travellers and residents.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5048
Received: 10/03/2009
Respondent: Ms Edwina Buchan
The roads are unsuitable for the current volume of traffic and any improvement would have to include the A127, A13 and the links between them. There would be no link between Cherry Orchard Lane roundabout and Warner's Bridge. You cannot compel bus operators to provide a service in this area and how many office workers are likely to walk to work.Most of the rush hour traffic currently is 'through' traffic whereas the development would lead to areas of concentrated traffic mostly on the business parks. This would create severe conjestion.
The roads are unsuitable for the current volume of traffic and any improvement would have to include the A127, A13 and the links between them. There would be no link between Cherry Orchard Lane roundabout and Warner's Bridge. You cannot compel bus operators to provide a service in this area and how many office workers are likely to walk to work.Most of the rush hour traffic currently is 'through' traffic whereas the development would lead to areas of concentrated traffic mostly on the business parks. This would create severe conjestion.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5205
Received: 13/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Stephen Franklin
The area and A127 particularly are already overcrowded and congested. This will only make things worse. Planning on increased use of public transport is completely unrealistic.
The area and A127 particularly are already overcrowded and congested. This will only make things worse. Planning on increased use of public transport is completely unrealistic.
Comment
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5230
Received: 12/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Keith McLaren
Please consider the infrastructure, no a silly station is not going to bring in passengers - the proximity of stations at Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted do not reduce car travel to and from these airports - and prove my point. The A127 cannot cope with existing traffic, let alone any increase, however small.
I must admit I have had trouble,failed, to find a way of commenting directly from your website, so the views of my wife and I follow
We do not wish to see any additional flights from Southend airport, we have lived in the town all our lives, remember Channel Airways and this era, and while we accept aircraft are, mostly, quieter than they were, although not usually cargo planes as they are normally older aircraft converted from passenger aircraft.
We live almost under the flight path near to Southend Hospital, close enough to be really affected by noise, my wife's mother even closer.
The REAL point though is this - we do NOT need any enlargement. With the proximity of 4 London airports there are enough. Also, there is only so much airspace
Please consider the infrastructure, no a silly station is not going to bring in passengers - the proximity of stations at Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted do not reduce car travel to and from these airports - and prove my point. The A127 cannot cope with existing traffic, let alone any increase, however small.
Increase in jobs, I think not, just a red herring to make the project sound good
Overall, I cannot see there could ever be the demand for passenger flights from here, in any real numbers, because there will be better, cheaper alternatives at least from Gatwick and Stansted and even Luton.
In summary, stop wasting money on studies, the people do not want this project (it keeps raising it's ugly head every few years, to worry the locals, then dies a natural death until next time - this time, please kill it off for good.)
As you may have guessed, I am against any increased activity, keep the maintainence business as is and cargo such as may be. Nothing in or out between 21:00 and 07:30 please.
Thank you for your time, Keith McLaren.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5323
Received: 19/03/2009
Respondent: Mr terence white
The A127 is already close to its limit as anyone who uses it every day will know. I fail to see how this extra volume of traffic can be coped with, unless a new route out of southend is planned.
The A127 is already close to its limit as anyone who uses it every day will know. I fail to see how this extra volume of traffic can be coped with, unless a new route out of southend is planned.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5369
Received: 20/03/2009
Respondent: Amanda Barness
I strongly object to the airport expansion plans in terms of impact of noise levels, incrrased aircraft flying too near to houses, pollution, impact on traffic in the Southend area and impact on house prices.
I do not think that the results from the current consultation will be fully representative of the southend and rochford populations and would like to see a reprentative independent survey conducted about such an important matter that will impact all of our lives.
I strongly object to the airport expansion plans in terms of impact of noise levels, incrrased aircraft flying too near to houses, pollution, impact on traffic in the Southend area and impact on house prices.
I do not think that the results from the current consultation will be fully representative of the southend and rochford populations and would like to see a reprentative independent survey conducted about such an important matter that will impact all of our lives.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5509
Received: 24/03/2009
Respondent: richard lytheer
Even if half the anticipated annual 2 miilion passengers arrive by train, that is over 2500 extra car journeys in and out of the area each day. So what are you actually going to do to improve the A127 and A13 to negate this effect.
Even if half the anticipated annual 2 miilion passengers arrive by train, that is over 2500 extra car journeys in and out of the area each day. So what are you actually going to do to improve the A127 and A13 to negate this effect.
Comment
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5563
Received: 25/03/2009
Respondent: Recognition Express
It was stated at the 24 March meeting that the Council is unable to compel transport companies to run bus routes. If people are to be encouraged away from cars, how will the Council encourage bus use if the bus companies do not run suitable routes (I'm thinking of the Arriva 7&8 debacle)? Making it difficult to use cars does not encourage the use of public transport. Slough tried this, restricting an office development for 300 people to 100 parking spaces. No suitable alternative transport was available and the office could never fill its complement of staff.
It was stated at the 24 March meeting that the Council is unable to compel transport companies to run bus routes. If people are to be encouraged away from cars, how will the Council encourage bus use if the bus companies do not run suitable routes (I'm thinking of the Arriva 7&8 debacle)? Making it difficult to use cars does not encourage the use of public transport. Slough tried this, restricting an office development for 300 people to 100 parking spaces. No suitable alternative transport was available and the office could never fill its complement of staff.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5598
Received: 25/03/2009
Respondent: mr richard herbert
object
object
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5651
Received: 15/05/2009
Respondent: London Southend Airport
London Southend Airport agress with the description of Issue 4
London Southend Airport agress with the description of Issue 4
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5770
Received: 26/03/2009
Respondent: Gemma Cudlipp
We do not want this airport to expand. Therefore no transport strategy is necessary. End.
We do not want this airport to expand. Therefore no transport strategy is necessary. End.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5904
Received: 28/03/2009
Respondent: mr terence sheern
the A127 is curently overload and another 2million passengers will put an intolerable extra amount of traffic, this also goes against the new speed restrictions, more cars will mean more accidents and slower speeds will mean more jams. The railway link will not provide access for residents in southend, leigh, westcliff, benfleet, basildon, castle point etc etc as it is a different line,this means those passengers will use their cars. Which means local residents will suffer. More freight also means more lorries
the A127 is curently overload and another 2million passengers will put an intolerable extra amount of traffic, this also goes against the new speed restrictions, more cars will mean more accidents and slower speeds will mean more jams. The railway link will not provide access for residents in southend, leigh, westcliff, benfleet, basildon, castle point etc etc as it is a different line,this means those passengers will use their cars. Which means local residents will suffer. More freight also means more lorries
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5924
Received: 29/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Adam Compton-Edwards
This will never work. The council has not even been able to solve the existing traffic problems within this area for the last 20 years, let alone creating new ones. What a joke!
This will never work. The council has not even been able to solve the existing traffic problems within this area for the last 20 years, let alone creating new ones. What a joke!
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5939
Received: 29/03/2009
Respondent: Mrs Fleur Derbyshire-Fox
Object Issue 4: The traffic congestion caused by airport expansion will be intolerable for local residents. The infrastructure proposals will not elminiate traffic congestion and environmental pollution - they will significantly impact negatively on quality of life.
Object Issue 4: The traffic congestion caused by airport expansion will be intolerable for local residents. The infrastructure proposals will not elminiate traffic congestion and environmental pollution - they will significantly impact negatively on quality of life.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 5983
Received: 29/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Derek Waddy-Smith
The roads to and from Southend are filled to capacity as they are. The majority of passengers will always prefer to drive to an airport. Road congestion - also added to by increased freight transportation - is another significant, negative repercussion for the area for very little benefit in return. All accompanied by an increase in pollution levels.
The roads to and from Southend are filled to capacity as they are. The majority of passengers will always prefer to drive to an airport. Road congestion - also added to by increased freight transportation - is another significant, negative repercussion for the area for very little benefit in return. All accompanied by an increase in pollution levels.
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 6053
Received: 30/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Rick Jackson
As someone who works in Southend and lives in Rochford, the economic and employment benefits of the airport development far outweigh any of the objections put forward.
As someone who works in Southend and lives in Rochford, the economic and employment benefits of the airport development far outweigh any of the objections put forward.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 6192
Received: 31/03/2009
Respondent: South East Essex Friends of the Earth
If issues i. and ii. are dealt with correctly, they will remove the need for any road "improvements" or new routes. As previously noted, the double-whammy of Peak Oil and Climate Change are conspicuous by their absence from all of the JAAP documents. In order to meet Climate Change Act targets, both local authorities will be required to achieve a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020 and this will only be possible with a significant effort to reduce private car use. See http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/reports/tyndall_climatereport_ccc2008.pdf
If issues i. and ii. are dealt with correctly, they will remove the need for any road "improvements" or new routes. As previously noted, the double-whammy of Peak Oil and Climate Change are conspicuous by their absence from all of the JAAP documents. In order to meet Climate Change Act targets, both local authorities will be required to achieve a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020 and this will only be possible with a significant effort to reduce private car use. See http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/reports/tyndall_climatereport_ccc2008.pdf
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 6193
Received: 31/03/2009
Respondent: Mr T Clark
The Transport strategy is an important part of the whole JAAP area plans, and the Councils proposals are a sensible way to move forwards.
The Transport strategy is an important part of the whole JAAP area plans, and the Councils proposals are a sensible way to move forwards.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 6211
Received: 01/04/2009
Respondent: Mrs Annalisa Herve
This area is already grid locked. No amount of roads will change this problem.
This area is already grid locked. No amount of roads will change this problem.
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 6363
Received: 02/04/2009
Respondent: Mr Jeffrey Pacey
Park and ride, improved public transport, A127 improvements are essential.
The walking and cycling options need to be practical if they are to be of any benefit and are important issues both environmentally and if they are to offer any help with road congestion.
Park and ride, improved public transport, A127 improvements are essential.
The walking and cycling options need to be practical if they are to be of any benefit and are important issues both environmentally and if they are to offer any help with road congestion.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 6406
Received: 03/04/2009
Respondent: sue hinton
Where will the new roads go ? There is no room already. How can the A127 be improved it goes through the middle of housing ?
Where will the new roads go ? There is no room already. How can the A127 be improved it goes through the middle of housing ?
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 6516
Received: 04/04/2009
Respondent: Mrs Claire Bright
Improvements to walking and cycling facilities should be under consideration in any event. We need to work to get less cars on the roads and less traffic in the air!! My children are at school on a busy main road and exposed to pollutants on a daily basis. Their school has a large cupboard dedicated solely to asthma inhalers!! They will be exposed to yet more pollutants with the cobined effect of both increased emissions from aircraft flying low overhead and the increase in cars/lorries accessing the area. Their health should be more important than jobs.
Improvements to walking and cycling facilities should be under consideration in any event. We need to work to get less cars on the roads and less traffic in the air!! My children are at school on a busy main road and exposed to pollutants on a daily basis. Their school has a large cupboard dedicated solely to asthma inhalers!! They will be exposed to yet more pollutants with the cobined effect of both increased emissions from aircraft flying low overhead and the increase in cars/lorries accessing the area. Their health should be more important than jobs.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 6683
Received: 05/04/2009
Respondent: Mr Michael Beaveridge
It sem likely that already congested road will suffer yet more congestion!
A great part of incresed congestion seems likely to be generated from the development of the business premises to the North of the airport. If these properties do allow development fopr business surely they will also cause increased traffic to support the businesses? Our roads are over congested at present and these proposals seem to offer nothing to deal with current levels let alone future growth in traffic levels.
It sem likely that already congested road will suffer yet more congestion!
A great part of incresed congestion seems likely to be generated from the development of the business premises to the North of the airport. If these properties do allow development fopr business surely they will also cause increased traffic to support the businesses? Our roads are over congested at present and these proposals seem to offer nothing to deal with current levels let alone future growth in traffic levels.