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Object
London Southend & Environs Joint Area Action Plan - Proposed Schedule of Modifications to the Submission Document
Representation ID: 34358
Received: 02/09/2014
Respondent: Mr John Fessey
The amendments made to the development proposal regarding further increased use of the Airport don't address any of the issues regarding environmental and financial impact on existing residents, already affected by the expansion to date. Given SBC and RDC's chequered history on attracting and retaining employment to/in the area, the assumption that increased airport use will on its own help increase employment appears tenuous. The councils should have an obligation to existing residents affected by Airport expansion, to ensure they receive appropriate and adequate compensation. The awaited Government decision on Airport development serving London will likely 'scupper' the plan anyway!
The amendments made to the development proposal regarding further increased use of the Airport don't address any of the issues regarding environmental and financial impact on existing residents, already affected by the expansion to date. Given SBC and RDC's chequered history on attracting and retaining employment to/in the area, the assumption that increased airport use will on its own help increase employment appears tenuous. The councils should have an obligation to existing residents affected by Airport expansion, to ensure they receive appropriate and adequate compensation. The awaited Government decision on Airport development serving London will likely 'scupper' the plan anyway!