SAEN Ltd is aware that an application for permission to apply for a Judicial Review is being lodged with the High Court.
The claimant is a local resident SAEN member highly concerned at the decision by Southend Borough Council to grant planning permission for an extended runway and has the full support of the campaign group.
There is particular concern over the potential impact of night flights and despite assurances to the contrary, they believe that the new mitigation measures are insufficient to avoid widespread distress.
The economic argument for additional jobs has never been substantiated and is uncertain at best. What is certain, however, is that there will be extra noise and pollution for an area already one of the most congested and densely populated in the United Kingdom.
“We had no choice, but to go to court,” said SAEN director, Graham Whitehead. “Both Southend and Rochford councils have shown total disregard for the interests of their residents and this should never have been approved by the Development Control Committee.
“The Council took the decision against he will of the vast majority of the people who responded to the consultation.
“We believe that the planning permission process was legally flawed and we are confident that the Court will find in our favour.”