I think the point I'm trying to make is that nobody - absolutely nobody - sees having a presence at SEN as a must. Easyjet saw a one-off opportunity to get in first and have managed to operate without hindrance for a number of years. In my view no LCC is going to arrive and challenge EZY on their 'no brainer' routes, because they're not sufficiently motivated to get involved in a price war just to become 'The Big Cheese' at London Southend.
Wizz probably would give consideration to SEN because their routes would not conflict, but not as their first or even second choice.
Despite what I'm saying I'm not pessimistic about SEN's future. Keep calm and carry on.