Assessment 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. Any future BEAR Scotland schemes will be programmed to account for already-programmed works and as such, any cumulative effect will be limited.
In addition, a search using Falkirk Council 'Simple Search' identified that there are two planning applications within 300m of the scheme extents:
| Reference | Description | Status | Distance from works |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/22/0245/COND01 | Compliance with Conditions of P/22/0245/MSC - Construction of 526 Dwellinghouses and Associated Infrastructure and Landscaping Works (Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions of Planning Permission P/09/0508/PPP Including Approval of Revised Masterplan) | Awaiting decision | Approx. 60m south of the scheme extents (at its nearest point) |
| P/25/0143/75M | Modification of Planning Obligation under Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 attached to Planning Permission P/09/0508/PPP to the extent that Clause 14 of the Obligation relating to M80/A803 Infrastructure Mitigation is considered delete. | Decided - approve modification of the obligation | Approx. 60m south of the scheme extents (at its nearest point) |
The above planning applications relate to the compliance of conditions for the construction of a large residential area which is already under construction and the modification of the same planning application. While it is unclear what stage these works are at, given that it is likely that they will occur concurrently with the planned gantry works there is potential for some cumulative impacts relating to noise. However, works will be largely undertaken during day time hours and as such any cumulative impacts are not assessed to be significant.
A search of the Scottish Road Works Commissioner shows that there are currently no other road works ongoing, or noted as being planned, on the M80 trunk road or surrounding roads in proximity to the scheme extents which will be undertaken at the same time.