Policy ENV7 - Environmental Sustainability
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document
Representation ID: 32048
Received: 20/03/2013
Respondent: South East Essex Friends of the Earth
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Our concern is that this policy does not get anywhere near meeting the environmental needs of the area. There is a grave risk of contamination from deicing chemicals and other toxic effluent from the airport. The Councils have thus far failed in the obligations to ensure that LSA provide the necessary infrastructure to store, treat and dispose of the various categories of sewage and contaminated water.
Our concern is that this policy does not get anywhere near meeting the environmental needs of the area. There is a grave risk of contamination from deicing chemicals and other toxic effluent from the airport. The Councils have thus far failed in the obligations to ensure that LSA provide the necessary infrastructure to store, treat and dispose of the various categories of sewage and contaminated water.
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document
Representation ID: 32251
Received: 03/04/2013
Respondent: Mr G P Nicholls
FULLY SUPPORTED
FULLY SUPPORTED
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document
Representation ID: 32270
Received: 04/04/2013
Respondent: Mr Chris Williams
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
This is a very superficial proposal. If environmental and sustainability is taken seriously then address the fact of the impact the increase in noise, pollution and inconvenience residence now have from the larger more frequent jet operating out of the airport.
This is a very superficial proposal. If environmental and sustainability is taken seriously then address the fact of the impact the increase in noise, pollution and inconvenience residence now have from the larger more frequent jet operating out of the airport.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document
Representation ID: 32306
Received: 06/04/2013
Respondent: Mrs Catherine Theobald
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Problems are already arising with no publicly-announced strategies put into place to deal with them
Environmental sustainability surely means that everything works in harmony. I do not feel that adequate attention has been given to certain areas of concern. The action of de-icing planes on the runway causes various chemicals to be washed down on to the runway area. I have not seen any recommendation made as to what should happen to this water.
Provision of water supplies and treatment of sewage in the main passenger terminal have not been satisfactorily arranged and yet the terminal building continues to increase in size
Pollution has already been reported in the Eastwood brook. What is to stop this happening again?
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document
Representation ID: 32323
Received: 09/04/2013
Respondent: Natural England
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Natural England is mainly concerned with the potential for this JAAP to result in worsening water quality of the Crouch and Roach Estuaries SPA and the Essex Estuaries SAC, through increased occurrence of sewage discharge, and increased run off due to development on Greenfield.
We are happy that this issue can be resolved through the adherence of the following:
1. Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended).
The Appropriate Assessment (AA) concluded "that the London Southend Airport and Environs JAAP will not result in adverse effects on the integrity of European sites" and went on to make the following recommendations:
- The Submission JAAP DPD should set a challenging policy to restrict additional water use within the plan area.
- The monitoring of Chemical and Biological quality of the Rayleigh, Eastwood and Prittle Brooks is incorporated into the Annual Monitoring Reports for both Councils. Incorporating these indicators will allow the Councils to monitor any changes in the water quality of the brooks during the life of the plan. If the Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) identifies that water quality has deteriorated, then the Council should consult with EA and NE to determine the most appropriate course of action.
Natural England therefore welcomes the JAAP Policy ENV7 Environmental Sustainability: "All new development must meet at least the BREEAM rating of 'excellent'. Both Councils will expect to see active use of rainwater harvesting and water recycling systems and SUDS through the JAAP area as well as the use of renewal technologies, where appropriate and the application of other techniques such as green roofs and walls to further contribute to sustainability".
However, we cannot find the reference in the JAAP of the Annual Monitoring Report as recommended by the AA. The council must ensure that the AA recommendations are clearly worded within the JAAP, in order to conclude that the plan is not likely to adversely affect the integrity of the Crouch and Roach Estuaries SPA and Essex Estuaries SAC.
2. Masterplan
The JAAP mentions that a Masterplan will be produced at a later date, which is also recommended in the Sustainability Appraisal. This Masterplan will need to ensure that the drainage is dealt with in greater detail, and that the Masterplan will be subjected to a HRA.
Natural England is mainly concerned with the potential for this JAAP to result in worsening water quality of the Crouch and Roach Estuaries SPA and the Essex Estuaries SAC, through increased occurrence of sewage discharge, and increased run off due to development on Greenfield.
We are happy that this issue can be resolved through the adherence of the following:
1. Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended).
The Appropriate Assessment (AA) concluded "that the London Southend Airport and Environs JAAP will not result in adverse effects on the integrity of European sites" and went on to make the following recommendations:
- The Submission JAAP DPD should set a challenging policy to restrict additional water use within the plan area.
- The monitoring of Chemical and Biological quality of the Rayleigh, Eastwood and Prittle Brooks is incorporated into the Annual Monitoring Reports for both Councils. Incorporating these indicators will allow the Councils to monitor any changes in the water quality of the brooks during the life of the plan. If the Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) identifies that water quality has deteriorated, then the Council should consult with EA and NE to determine the most appropriate course of action.
Natural England therefore welcomes the JAAP Policy ENV7 Environmental Sustainability: "All new development must meet at least the BREEAM rating of 'excellent'. Both Councils will expect to see active use of rainwater harvesting and water recycling systems and SUDS through the JAAP area as well as the use of renewal technologies, where appropriate and the application of other techniques such as green roofs and walls to further contribute to sustainability".
However, we cannot find the reference in the JAAP of the Annual Monitoring Report as recommended by the AA. The council must ensure that the AA recommendations are clearly worded within the JAAP, in order to conclude that the plan is not likely to adversely affect the integrity of the Crouch and Roach Estuaries SPA and Essex Estuaries SAC.
2. Masterplan
The JAAP mentions that a Masterplan will be produced at a later date, which is also recommended in the Sustainability Appraisal. This Masterplan will need to ensure that the drainage is dealt with in greater detail, and that the Masterplan will be subjected to a HRA.
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document
Representation ID: 32347
Received: 10/04/2013
Respondent: Environment Agency
We are extremely supportive of development meeting the BREEAM rating of 'excellent'.
We are extremely supportive of this policy, which ensures that all new development must meet at least the BREEAM rating of 'excellent'. This will reduce the adverse impact that this development is likely to have on water resources through the use of SuDS and rainwater harvesting and water recycling systems. We are also pleased that renewable technologies will be expected, where appropriate, as well as the green roofs and walls.
Incorporating green and/or brown roofs and walls are particularly effective. They provide valuable urban habitats; increased energy efficiency of buildings and attenuation of rain water, and may also help to reduce adverse impacts on air quality.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document
Representation ID: 32469
Received: 23/04/2013
Respondent: Mrs C Mann
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Our concern is that this policy does not get anywhere near meeting the environmental needs of the area. There is a grave risk of contamination from de-icing chemicals and other toxic effluent from the airport. The Councils have thus far failed in the obligations to ensure that LSA provide the necessary infrastructure to store, treat and dispose of the various categories of sewage and contaminated water.
Our concern is that this policy does not get anywhere near meeting the environmental needs of the area. There is a grave risk of contamination from de-icing chemicals and other toxic effluent from the airport. The Councils have thus far failed in the obligations to ensure that LSA provide the necessary infrastructure to store, treat and dispose of the various categories of sewage and contaminated water.
Support
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document
Representation ID: 32575
Received: 26/04/2013
Respondent: Mr. Terence DAVIES
I SUPPORT THIS. I have nothing to add concerning this particular heading that I didn't say in the previous JAAP consultation, to leave as 'No Comments' gives the impression that the writer could be a 'Don't Know' and has not got a view either way. Those who do not comment must be assumed to be in favour; however, those who object will choose not interpret it as such.
I SUPPORT THIS. I have nothing to add concerning this particular heading that I didn't say in the previous JAAP consultation, to leave as 'No Comments' gives the impression that the writer could be a 'Don't Know' and has not got a view either way. Those who do not comment must be assumed to be in favour; however, those who object will choose not interpret it as such.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document
Representation ID: 32633
Received: 15/04/2013
Respondent: Essex County Council
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The Submission Document should be amended to include appropriate consideration of the significance of the historic environment and its issues and impacts within the Plan area.
Please find attached a representation form and representations submitted on behalf of Essex County Council to the Draft Submission Document for the Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action plan, February 2013.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document
Representation ID: 32640
Received: 15/04/2013
Respondent: Essex County Council
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The Plan should be amended by inclusion of additional text which draws attention of potential future developers to the requirements of the Mineral Planning Authority in respect of development within the Brickearth Consultation Area.
Please find attached a representation form and representations submitted on behalf of Essex County Council to the Draft Submission Document for the Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action plan, February 2013.
Object
London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document
Representation ID: 32643
Received: 15/04/2013
Respondent: Essex County Council
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
To reflect the provisions of the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) the following text should be added to the supporting text for Policy ENV7 (Environmental Sustainability),
'Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) will make unitary and county councils SuDS Approving Bodies, responsible for approving surface water drainage and subsequently adopting systems serving more than one property. Schedule 3 is currently set to commence in April 2014. For any development sites within the JAAP area, the approval of Essex County Council or Southend-on-Sea Borough Council would therefore be required for any SuDS system, which will be determined in accordance with the SuDS National Standards and any local standards set out.'
Please find attached a representation form and representations submitted on behalf of Essex County Council to the Draft Submission Document for the Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action plan, February 2013.