London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options

I am writing to you as the joint owner occupier of the property 354 Southbourne Grove Westcliff on Sea SS0 0AQ, together with my husband, Michael Wiggett, to object to the proposed runway extension.

The reasons for our objection are:

1. It would increase the local road traffic on roads that are virtually gridlocked now, particularly at rush hour times; and

2. It would enormously increase aircraft noise becuase of the airports increasing capacity and the size of aircraft; and

3. At a time when we are all having to consider our 'carbon footprint' such a proposal would increase air pollution; and

4. Our quality of life would be seriously affected and in this connection I would draw your attention to the Human Rights Act; and

5. It would inevitably result in a devalution of properties in the area immediately affected which may result in a case for proceedings against the local authoirty in the event that planning consent was granted.

I understand that there is currently a public consultation and I am writing in response to that.

It would be appreciated if you acknowledge receipt of this letter by faxing a copy to me on the above business fax number.