Assessment of cumulative effects

During construction, the works may result in minor, temporary disturbances such as short-term, changes to noise, vibration and air quality. However, given the limited scale, duration and localised nature of the scheme, no significant environmental impacts are anticipated.

A review of Perth and Kinross Council and Stirling Council Planning Portals has identified two extant planning applications within 500m of the works, including the erection of a dwelling associated landscape works and improved passing spaces on access road (Stirling Council planning application 26/00313/FUL) and a Section 42 application to vary a condition relating to an amenity area (Perth and Kinross Council planning application 26/00964/42L). However, none are anticipated to result in cumulative effects with the proposed resurfacing works due to the nature, and proposed timescales associated with all applications.

The Scottish Road Works Commissioner’s Interactive Map has not identified any works on the A9 or surrounding road network that would result in cumulative effects.

At present, Amey’s current programme of works has not identified any other works on the A9 that will be undertaken concurrently or in conflict with the proposed works. All works are programmed in line with appropriate guidance and contractual requirements, with consideration given to existing and future planned activities. Therefore, any future schemes will be programmed to consider already existing works and as such any effect (such as from TM arrangements and potential construction noise) will be limited.

The scheme is not anticipated to have significant environmental effects having regard to its nature, scale and location. The residual impacts arising from the works can be mitigated and thus no cumulative or in-combination effects are anticipated.