Policy LS7 - Operation of New Runway
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4525
Received: 17/02/2009
Respondent: Mr Richard Garforth
The policy proposed does not offer any protections for Light Aviation. Local light aircraft owners have kept the airport viable untill now and deserve consideration. Development should not be permitted without some conditions regarding provision for light aviation. Light aircraft hangarage has already been demolished without planned replacement. The preferred option dismisses the Eastern flying Clubs and aircraft parking in the same cursory manner. I urge the Councils to put in protection for the light aircraft owner/operators. They are also local ratepayers and continued affordable facilities at the airport are as important to them as cricket/football pitches to others.
The policy proposed does not offer any protections for Light Aviation. Local light aircraft owners have kept the airport viable untill now and deserve consideration. Development should not be permitted without some conditions regarding provision for light aviation. Light aircraft hangarage has already been demolished without planned replacement. The preferred option dismisses the Eastern flying Clubs and aircraft parking in the same cursory manner. I urge the Councils to put in protection for the light aircraft owner/operators. They are also local ratepayers and continued affordable facilities at the airport are as important to them as cricket/football pitches to others.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4531
Received: 17/02/2009
Respondent: Mr Dean Parrott
increased traffic means an increase in noise and co2 emissions which is not acceptable.
increased traffic means an increase in noise and co2 emissions which is not acceptable.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4539
Received: 17/02/2009
Respondent: Thomas Dowler
The operation hours are not respectful of the residents of the area. 6:30 is to early by at least an hour and 23:00 is too late by at least an hour. Considered living in the area close to the airport - how will this affect the local residents, the elderly through to those with young children - this will be horrendous.
The operation hours are not respectful of the residents of the area. 6:30 is to early by at least an hour and 23:00 is too late by at least an hour. Considered living in the area close to the airport - how will this affect the local residents, the elderly through to those with young children - this will be horrendous.
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4563
Received: 18/02/2009
Respondent: Mr Christopher Gorman
The plans have my full support as long as the conditions are met.
The plans have my full support as long as the conditions are met.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4574
Received: 19/02/2009
Respondent: Mrs Mary Watson
23.00 hours is too late in the evening. Many residents will have just drifted off to sleep by that time only to be disturbed by an incoming flight above their homes. 22.00 would be a better time to end flights for the day.
23.00 hours is too late in the evening. Many residents will have just drifted off to sleep by that time only to be disturbed by an incoming flight above their homes. 22.00 would be a better time to end flights for the day.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4576
Received: 19/02/2009
Respondent: Mr K Sanders
Allowing flights before 08:00 and after 22:00 is simply unacceptable and will cause disturbance to residents.
Cargo flights should be subject to the same restrictions as passenger flights with no exemptions.
Allowing flights before 08:00 and after 22:00 is simply unacceptable and will cause disturbance to residents.
Cargo flights should be subject to the same restrictions as passenger flights with no exemptions.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4589
Received: 19/02/2009
Respondent: Mr Clifford Haddy
There should be a blanket ban on any night activity. Serious control is needed on engine running on runways - we already suffer from excessive noisr from this. We need really strict control which will be enforced!!
There should be a blanket ban on any night activity. Serious control is needed on engine running on runways - we already suffer from excessive noisr from this. We need really strict control which will be enforced!!
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4597
Received: 20/02/2009
Respondent: Mrs E Bundy
23.00 is too late!!!
23.00 is too late!!!
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4598
Received: 20/02/2009
Respondent: Mrs E Bundy
Whatever route the noise will ruin most peoples
lives in the area.
Whatever route the noise will ruin most peoples
lives in the area.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4607
Received: 20/02/2009
Respondent: Mr Ken Budgen
The restriction of scheduled passenger flights to between the hours of 06:30 and 23:00 local time Mondays to Saturdays and 07:00 to 23:00 local time on Sundays is unreasonable.This needs to be 07.30 and 22.30 Mon to Saturdays and 08.30 and 22.00 Sundays.London City airport ban flights from 12.00 Saturday & all day Sunday - this should also be considered.
The restriction of scheduled passenger flights to between the hours of 06:30 and 23:00 local time Mondays to Saturdays and 07:00 to 23:00 local time on Sundays is unreasonable.This needs to be 07.30 and 22.30 Mon to Saturdays and 08.30 and 22.00 Sundays.London City airport ban flights from 12.00 Saturday & all day Sunday - this should also be considered.
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4608
Received: 20/02/2009
Respondent: Mr Terence Murphy
Consideration should be given to allow operation of aircraft within the "night" period if they possess a certified low-noise footprint. Similarly exemption should be given for police, ambulance, medical flights, and diversions. The latter restricted to arrivals only.
Consideration should be given to allow operation of aircraft within the "night" period if they possess a certified low-noise footprint. Similarly exemption should be given for police, ambulance, medical flights, and diversions. The latter restricted to arrivals only.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4634
Received: 22/02/2009
Respondent: Mr John Kitchener
One of the few remaining quality spots and probably the nicest part of Southend to bring up a family will be forever blighted by aircraft noise. Even with improvements in jet design, the frequency of flights over Leigh will massively increase the overall quota of noise and degrade quality of life for thousands. We should also be consulted on the proposed noise quota for cargo flights from 23:00 to 06:30.
One of the few remaining quality spots and probably the nicest part of Southend to bring up a family will be forever blighted by aircraft noise. Even with improvements in jet design, the frequency of flights over Leigh will massively increase the overall quota of noise and degrade quality of life for thousands. We should also be consulted on the proposed noise quota for cargo flights from 23:00 to 06:30.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4653
Received: 23/02/2009
Respondent: Mr Steven Baum
More houses will become 500ft nearer the end of the runway
More houses will become 500ft nearer the end of the runway
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4680
Received: 24/02/2009
Respondent: Mrs Cheryl McCrae
The hours are very good. I already get up at 4:15am so a 6:30am start, even on my off shift is acceptable. I work for a cargo airline who only fly at night between 21:30hrs and 04:00hrs. Engine ground runs are already in practice with the maintenance companies already at the airport, so that won't be any different. As long as policies are worked out, then I am in full support.
The hours are very good. I already get up at 4:15am so a 6:30am start, even on my off shift is acceptable. I work for a cargo airline who only fly at night between 21:30hrs and 04:00hrs. Engine ground runs are already in practice with the maintenance companies already at the airport, so that won't be any different. As long as policies are worked out, then I am in full support.
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4685
Received: 25/02/2009
Respondent: Mr Anthony Cotgrove
I am in full support of the runway extension provided the necessary controls are in place.
I am in full support of the runway extension provided the necessary controls are in place.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4701
Received: 25/02/2009
Respondent: Mr Michael Beaveridge
Currently we are subjected to aircraft movements from about 0700 hours daily. It is unreasonable to make that an earlier time and cause further noise inconvenience to residents.Freight aircraft movements times should be subject to the same restrictions as applied to passenger aircraft.
Currently we are subjected to aircraft movements from about 0700 hours daily. It is unreasonable to make that an earlier time and cause further noise inconvenience to residents.Freight aircraft movements times should be subject to the same restrictions as applied to passenger aircraft.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4714
Received: 25/02/2009
Respondent: Mrs Karen Bailey
Given that we have no assurances that noise levels will not disturb the sleep of the airports neighbours and those under flight paths, I cannot support the opening hours proposed. Without these assurances I would not like to see flights land before 7-30am Mon-Fri or before 8-30am at a weekend. For the same reason, without assurances I would like to see last flights land at the airport at 8pm daily. With assurances I would support the proposal but cannot without that information.
Given that we have no assurances that noise levels will not disturb the sleep of the airports neighbours and those under flight paths, I cannot support the opening hours proposed. Without these assurances I would not like to see flights land before 7-30am Mon-Fri or before 8-30am at a weekend. For the same reason, without assurances I would like to see last flights land at the airport at 8pm daily. With assurances I would support the proposal but cannot without that information.
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4718
Received: 26/02/2009
Respondent: MR J GRANGER
I support the proposals, with sensible quotas outside the specified hours to allow continued night cargo flights which may also support vital organ transportation and hospital flights.
The increased runway length would (in my opinion) reduce overall noise.
Engine running in support of engineering operations to be conducted with sensitive evening and night time restrictions.
I support the proposals, with sensible quotas outside the specified hours to allow continued night cargo flights which may also support vital organ transportation and hospital flights.
The increased runway length would (in my opinion) reduce overall noise.
Engine running in support of engineering operations to be conducted with sensitive evening and night time restrictions.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4750
Received: 26/02/2009
Respondent: wesley prodrick
the operation of cargo flights outside the specified hours would be intolerable
the operation of cargo flights outside the specified hours would be intolerable
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4769
Received: 28/02/2009
Respondent: Clive Webster
What compensation are you offering to residents affected by the increased noise, pollution and reduction in quality of life associated with this proposal?
What compensation are you offering to residents affected by the increased noise, pollution and reduction in quality of life associated with this proposal?
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4775
Received: 01/03/2009
Respondent: Darran Collings
I have no desire to have the value of my home reduced and to have planes flying over my house every 10 minutes. This planned extension will ruin my home life and as a first time buyer and being new to the property ladder would present me with difficulty in selling my home in order to move out of the area. Traffic is already bad enough in the area as it is and with the current emphasis on reucing CO2 emmissions, hw can it be justified that the UK requires ANOTHER airport to increase the amount of air travel
I have no desire to have the value of my home reduced and to have planes flying over my house every 10 minutes. This planned extension will ruin my home life and as a first time buyer and being new to the property ladder would present me with difficulty in selling my home in order to move out of the area. Traffic is already bad enough in the area as it is and with the current emphasis on reucing CO2 emmissions, hw can it be justified that the UK requires ANOTHER airport to increase the amount of air travel
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4776
Received: 01/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Stuart Grant
Broad times available for passenger flights and night cargo flights will reduce the quality of life of those living in the area.
Operational times for passenger flights provide for less than 8 hours break overnight for 6 out of 7 days. This is insuffient time for conventional sleeping hours.
6.30 is early for many; 11pm is late for many. 7am on Sunday invades quiet time for many for whom Sunday is the only rest day.
You propose that cargo flights invade this short, otherwise quiet time. Although the operator will need to report noise levels, you do not specify how the noise quotas will be set, nor what sanctions will apply if/when levels are breached.
In a large residential sprawl such as the Southend and Rochford Districts, there can be no night flights without loss of quality of life for tthose resident in the area.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4808
Received: 03/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Brian Blatchly
No to New Runway
No to New Runway
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4827
Received: 03/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Ian Towler
Point 3 is of little value. With the direction of the runway/prevailing wind there is nothing to be done to avoid aircraft flying low directly over residential areas of Rochford and Leigh and Westcliff. I can remember the disruption to life through the 1960s when frequent passenger flights used Southend.
The quality of life (and safety) has been enhanced since operators left Southend.
Point 3 is of little value. With the direction of the runway/prevailing wind there is nothing to be done to avoid aircraft flying low directly over residential areas of Rochford and Leigh and Westcliff. I can remember the disruption to life through the 1960s when frequent passenger flights used Southend.
The quality of life (and safety) has been enhanced since operators left Southend.
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4841
Received: 03/03/2009
Respondent: M Crouch
Extension to the runway is vital to ensure that Southend Airport is commercial success. This success will benefit the entire area and for this reason I support the proposal. The conditions stated are at a high level and do not specify the types of restrictions that will apply. The local authorities should ensure that the conditions are restrictive enough to protect the local environment while balancing the needs of the local economy.
Extension to the runway is vital to ensure that Southend Airport is commercial success. This success will benefit the entire area and for this reason I support the proposal. The conditions stated are at a high level and do not specify the types of restrictions that will apply. The local authorities should ensure that the conditions are restrictive enough to protect the local environment while balancing the needs of the local economy.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4851
Received: 04/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Nicholas Saunders
Strongly object to the runway extension
Strongly object to the runway extension
Comment
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4861
Received: 04/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Roger Folley
Although I fully support the principle of expanding the airport this has to be achieved without any night flying whether passenger or freight. The "quiet" time of 11.p.m. to 6.30.a.m. is too small. 11.p.m. until 7.a.m. is a minumum. IF these proposals are to proceed ALL residential property likely to be affected by aircraft noise should be treble glazed at the developers expense.
Although I fully support the principle of expanding the airport this has to be achieved without any night flying whether passenger or freight. The "quiet" time of 11.p.m. to 6.30.a.m. is too small. 11.p.m. until 7.a.m. is a minumum. IF these proposals are to proceed ALL residential property likely to be affected by aircraft noise should be treble glazed at the developers expense.
Comment
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4881
Received: 04/03/2009
Respondent: R Page
I write about the above subject, particularly regarding the possible extension of the runway and night flying.
If permission is given to extend the runway across Eastwoodbury Lane, it's end will probably be approximately 600metres from the boundary (Prince Avenue) of one of the top 6 or 7 most densely populated areas in the UK outside of London. (Gov't Statistical Office). Take off is over rising ground.
It takes no imagination, especially with the envisaged expansion, to realise the low-flying noise pollution, air pollution, and danger involved. This will be inflicted on the thousands of residents of Leigh on Sea and part of Westcliff on Sea.
With respect to the danger, airliners coming into land at present sometimes clear the rooftops of Bridgewater Drive by thrity to forty metres. One of these days................ Is it not true that the risks will not be lessened by using heavier aircraft on a longer runway?
With regard to proposed night flights, this would be an unprecedented development. How are people expected to carry out a day's work efficiently if their sleep time is interrupted?
To both of these proposed developments, I am strongly opposed, especially as this ground has all been 'gone over' before and excessive development turned down. The site of the runway is just unsuitable for this type of development.
p.s My neighbour who lives off Bridgewater Drive can see the backwash of the jets blowing the trees around near his house - This is dangerous.
Subject - Southend Airport Development
Dear Sir/Madam
I write about the above subject, particularly regarding the possible extension of the runway and night flying.
If permission is given to extend the runway across Eastwoodbury Lane, it's end will probably be approximately 600metres from the boundary (Prince Avenue) of one of the top 6 or 7 most densely populated areas in the UK outside of London. (Gov't Statistical Office). Take off is over rising ground.
It takes no imagination, especially with the envisaged expansion, to realise the low-flying noise pollution, air pollution, and danger involved. This will be inflicted on the thousands of residents of Leigh on Sea and part of Westcliff on Sea.
With respect to the danger, airliners coming into land at present sometimes clear the rooftops of Bridgewater Drive by thrity to forty metres. One of these days................ Is it not true that the risks will not be lessened by using heavier aircraft on a longer runway?
With regard to proposed night flights, this would be an unprecedented development. How are people expected to carry out a day's work efficiently if their sleep time is interrupted?
To both of these proposed developments, I am strongly opposed, especially as this ground has all been 'gone over' before and excessive development turned down. The site of the runway is just unsuitable for this type of development.
p.s My neighbour who lives off Bridgewater Drive can see the backwash of the jets blowing the trees around near his house - This is dangerous.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4891
Received: 05/03/2009
Respondent: Mr Alan Davies
Passenger capacity means flights every 0.5 hrs 7days a week
Plus cargo flights numbers not stated for day or night, airport operator has a vested interest in cargo movements see Carlisle Airport expansion
Plus Helicopter Flights not established
Plus Light aircraft hobbyists
Plus Training flights
Aircraft operators will not invest in new quieter aircraft until existing are past sell by date.
But flights will not spread evenly so even higher impact on some days and nights.
What is" noise quota" in terms of sleep disturbance
Passenger capacity means flights every 0.5 hrs 7days a week
Plus cargo flights numbers not stated for day or night, airport operator has a vested interest in cargo movements see Carlisle Airport expansion
Plus Helicopter Flights not established
Plus Light aircraft hobbyists
Plus Training flights
Aircraft operators will not invest in new quieter aircraft until existing are past sell by date.
But flights will not spread evenly so even higher impact on some days and nights.
What is" noise quota" in terms of sleep disturbance
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 4907
Received: 06/03/2009
Respondent: Mr D Brown
23.00 hours is rather late. I'd prefer to see it brought down to 22.00 hours.
23.00 hours is rather late. I'd prefer to see it brought down to 22.00 hours.