Dear Sir/madam,
I live in Rochford & I am in the 90db footprint of the so called whisper jets.
I sure as hell do NOT want any bigger/noisier plans being able to use the airport.
Specifically for Rochford councillors, who on earth thought it would be ok to encourage as many flights as possible to be routed over Rochford as opposed to the Eastwood/Leigh area. I was under the impression that our councillors were there to look out for our interests, not sell us out.
Please find below a copy of my comments on my objection to the planning application (ref Application Number: 09/01960/FULM) on Southend Council’s web site.
I object to the proposed extension to the runway & the other actions on this planning application.
I can not see how a council that has signed up to the Nottingham Agreement can consider any extension to the flights or type of flights from the airport. I fail to see how allowing the runway to be extended will help the council to achieve the required reduction in CO2 levels.
I strongly object to this application being considered while the results of the JAPP have not been fully published nor taken into account. I understand that the provisional results show a very strong feeling against any expansion or the extension.
I strongly object to the proposal to route as many as possible of the flights over Rochford to placate some Southend residents in a marginal constituency. I, for one, will not be voting for any party that has councillors who vote for this extension; in local & national elections.
Any extension & increase in flights are likely to have a detrimental effect on the structure of the church, it was here first!.
The closure of Eastwoodbury Lane will only increase the traffic congestion in the surrounding area.
This airport is far to close to significant levels of housing & will only decrease the quality of life of the residents in both towns.
Graham Whitehead. MCQI CQP. I.Eng.