I used the link above to submit the following - took me less than 1 minute: I urge others to do the same!
Regarding SOS/03/0010/FUL and SOS/03/0011/LBC, I would like to say that I believe this proposal should go ahead because this will enable the airport to remain viable.
As a private pilot, I have often used Southend during the last year. Airports such as Southend provide valuable jobs, and consitute an important component of the UK's general aviation infrastructure.
Arguably, the airport creates less noise and disruption for local residents than the inevitable industrial estate and associated traffic that would inevitably spring up in its place, as has been seen elsewhere.
I hope this submission is helpful.
With regards,
Andy Hardy
I too have used the airfield for weather diversion (recently, late last year, on my way to Manston), as well as for planned visits.