Assessments of the environmental effects

As detailed in the Description of Main Environmental Impacts and Proposed Mitigation section within this Record of Determination, there are no significant effects anticipated on any environmental receptors as a result of the proposed works.

The HRA completed to assess potential impacts of the works has concluded that the works will not result in LSE on the qualifying features of the River Spey – Insh Marshes SPA or the River Spey – Insh Marshes Ramsar as a result of the works. No ecological connectivity was identified between the scheme and the River Spey SAC or River Spey – Insh Marshes SAC; therefore, no impacts on these sites are expected as a result of works.