London Southend Airport & Environs Joint Area Action Plan Issues & Options Paper

London Southend Airport & Environs JAAP

AREA AFFECTED

I obtained this consultation document from another organisation and we discussed it at our last committee meeting. Our first comment is that the JAAP Area 2.1 is not wide enough. Historically, the Blenheim Park Ward and the park area of Belfairs suffered greatly from Airport noise. Therefore the school governors (of whom I am) are concerned for the nuisance to pupils and staff. Bridgewater Drive, Prittlewell Chase residents and schools were badly affected. There are 3 grammar schools, 4 primary and a special school. Although we could be told that the new generation of aircraft will be less noise, the flight paths are critical and aircraft every few minutes will be a distraction. We are supportive of the airport â€" but we remember what it was like in modest use, without the expansion now envisaged.

ENVIRONMENTAL 4.4

There are many references to biodiversity and the green belt but no strategy for dealing with these questions other than vague references to "The impact being unknown" and "an ecology survey". Likewise not any strategy stated for waste water or water quality improvement. The expansion of the airport should not go ahead without measurable answers to these questions.

Green belt must be safeguarded and habitats preserved. The detrimental effect on Cherry Orchard Park, the Roach Valley etc are only hinted at. IT is essential that the space between Southend and Rochford is maintained. Too much concrete will lead to flooding and the area of Southend and Wakering have been flooded before.

GENERAL

Public transport in the area is poor. East to West main routes are better served, North South is poor. Park and ride does not solve every problem. There is no mention of people with disabilities getting to the Airport and how their needs are to be met. In my personal work with blind and partially sighted people I have attended European meetings regarding the new AIR REGULATIONS which place the responsibility for disabled people and their need in the airport and on the airline. I would like an answer to this specific issue please.

Thank you for the helpful telephone conversation. Bad weather prevented me from returning as planned and I apologise for the written response. I would like our Residents Association to be included in the ongoing development and any future consultations.

London Southend Airport & Environs JAAP

AREA AFFECTED

I obtained this consultation document from another organisation and we discussed it at our last committee meeting. Our first comment is that the JAAP Area 2.1 is not wide enough. Historically, the Blenheim Park Ward and the park area of Belfairs suffered greatly from Airport noise. Therefore the school governors (of whom I am) are concerned for the nuisance to pupils and staff. Bridgewater Drive, Prittlewell Chase residents and schools were badly affected. There are 3 grammar schools, 4 primary and a special school. Although we could be told that the new generation of aircraft will be less noise, the flight paths are critical and aircraft every few minutes will be a distraction. We are supportive of the airport â€" but we remember what it was like in modest use, without the expansion now envisaged.

ENVIRONMENTAL 4.4

There are many references to biodiversity and the green belt but no strategy for dealing with these questions other than vague references to "The impact being unknown" and "an ecology survey". Likewise not any strategy stated for waste water or water quality improvement. The expansion of the airport should not go ahead without measurable answers to these questions.

Green belt must be safeguarded and habitats preserved. The detrimental effect on Cherry Orchard Park, the Roach Valley etc are only hinted at. IT is essential that the space between Southend and Rochford is maintained. Too much concrete will lead to flooding and the area of Southend and Wakering have been flooded before.

GENERAL

Public transport in the area is poor. East to West main routes are better served, North South is poor. Park and ride does not solve every problem. There is no mention of people with disabilities getting to the Airport and how their needs are to be met. In my personal work with blind and partially sighted people I have attended European meetings regarding the new AIR REGULATIONS which place the responsibility for disabled people and their need in the airport and on the airline. I would like an answer to this specific issue please.

Thank you for the helpful telephone conversation. Bad weather prevented me from returning as planned and I apologise for the written response. I would like our Residents Association to be included in the ongoing development and any future consultations.

London Southend Airport & Environs JAAP

AREA AFFECTED

I obtained this consultation document from another organisation and we discussed it at our last committee meeting. Our first comment is that the JAAP Area 2.1 is not wide enough. Historically, the Blenheim Park Ward and the park area of Belfairs suffered greatly from Airport noise. Therefore the school governors (of whom I am) are concerned for the nuisance to pupils and staff. Bridgewater Drive, Prittlewell Chase residents and schools were badly affected. There are 3 grammar schools, 4 primary and a special school. Although we could be told that the new generation of aircraft will be less noise, the flight paths are critical and aircraft every few minutes will be a distraction. We are supportive of the airport â€" but we remember what it was like in modest use, without the expansion now envisaged.

ENVIRONMENTAL 4.4

There are many references to biodiversity and the green belt but no strategy for dealing with these questions other than vague references to "The impact being unknown" and "an ecology survey". Likewise not any strategy stated for waste water or water quality improvement. The expansion of the airport should not go ahead without measurable answers to these questions.

Green belt must be safeguarded and habitats preserved. The detrimental effect on Cherry Orchard Park, the Roach Valley etc are only hinted at. IT is essential that the space between Southend and Rochford is maintained. Too much concrete will lead to flooding and the area of Southend and Wakering have been flooded before.

GENERAL

Public transport in the area is poor. East to West main routes are better served, North South is poor. Park and ride does not solve every problem. There is no mention of people with disabilities getting to the Airport and how their needs are to be met. In my personal work with blind and partially sighted people I have attended European meetings regarding the new AIR REGULATIONS which place the responsibility for disabled people and their need in the airport and on the airline. I would like an answer to this specific issue please.

Thank you for the helpful telephone conversation. Bad weather prevented me from returning as planned and I apologise for the written response. I would like our Residents Association to be included in the ongoing development and any future consultations.