Assessment of cumulative effects

The proposed works are not anticipated to result in significant environmental effects. Due to the nature of the proposed works, no cumulative effects are anticipated with any other developments in the vicinity.

A search of the Scottish Road Works Commissioner’s website (map search) has identified no additional road works planned within 300m of the A1 scheme extents that will coincide with the planned BEAR Scotland works.

In addition, a search using East Lothian Council ‘Simple Search’ for planning identified one planning application within 300m of the scheme extents (in the last two years):

• Proposal of two storey extension to rear with new staircase to first floor and conversion of existing cottage attic space with the formation of first floor roof terrace, approx. 276m northwest of the scheme, with a decision of ‘Warrant Granted’ (Reference: 24/00720/BW).

While it is not possible to gain an understanding on the timing or duration of the above planning application, it is considered that even in the event that the above planning application was being progressed at the same time as the planned BEAR Scotland resurfacing works, given the short duration (14 nights) and minor nature of the scheme, no in-combinations effects are expected. Furthermore, as the resurfacing works will be restricted to the existing A1 northbound carriageway boundary and depth and the planning application relates to minor works within a domestic property, there will be no potential for in-combination impacts.