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Information Bulletin
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP – 16 December 2013 8 Information Bulletin Purpose of Report The purpose of this report is to provide information and updates for the Board on a number of matters not requiring decision. Prestwick Airport Members may be aware from press reports that the Scottish Government has agreed to the temporary running of Prestwick Airport as a nationalised operation. Rab Dickson attended the Cross-Party Group on Aviation meeting in the Scottish Parliament on 27 November where it was emphasised that the Government are not in the business of running airports, that the acquisition is seen as a temporary measure until an operator can be found and that there is no intention to compete for business with commercial airports. Representatives from Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports did express concern at the possibility of anti-competitiveness issues, but seemed satisfied with the assurances given. Implications for Aberdeen International Airport are probably minimal. Access to Laurencekirk Study Derick Murray, along with Ewan Wallace and William Munro of Aberdeenshire Council, met with various representatives of the Laurencekirk community on 14 November at Mearns Community Centre to explain the study that Nestrans is commissioning in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council and Transport Scotland to develop a robust evidence case and progress a preferred option to improve access between the A90 and Laurencekirk. It is felt that the meeting was appreciated and that the requirement for the study and the fact that local input will be a key element of the STAG process was in the main understood and welcomed. It was asked however if there are any interim measures that can be introduced to improve safety on the A90 Trunk Road at this location in advance of a long term solution being brought forward and delivered and a letter has been sent to Transport Scotland to seek their response to this request. -
Volume 2: Main Report SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT – SESSION 2
EDINBURGH TRAM NETWORK EDINBURGH TRAM (LINE TWO) BILL Environmental Statement: Volume 2: Main Report SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT – SESSION 2 PREFACE The Edinburgh Tram Line 2 Environmental Statement is published in five volumes: • Volume 1 Non-Technical Summary • Volume 2 Environmental Statement: Main Report • Volume 3 Figures • Volume 4 Appendices to Main Report • Volume 5 Protected Species Report (Confidential) This document is Volume 2. Table of Contents VOLUME 2 ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT: MAIN REPORT ABBREVIATIONS 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background 1-1 1.2 Tram Line 2 and the Tram Network 1-1 1.3 The Environmental Impact Assessment of Tram Line 2 1-1 1.4 The EIA Process 1-1 1.5 Relationship Between Tram Line 1 and Tram Line 2 1-2 1.6 Authors 1-2 1.7 Structure of ES 1-3 2 THE PROPOSED SCHEME 2.1 Introduction 2-1 2.2 The Need for the Scheme 2-1 2.3 Scheme Alternatives 2-2 2.4 Scheme Description 2-4 2.5 Tram Line 2 Infrastructure 2-7 2.6 The Construction Phase 2-11 2.7 Operation of Tram Line 2 2-14 3 APPROACH TO THE EIA 3.1 Introduction 3-1 3.2 Parliamentary Requirements and the EIA Regulations 3-1 3.3 The EIA Process 3-1 3.4 Approach to the Assessment of Impacts 3-2 3.5 Uncertainty, Assumptions and Limitations 3-4 3.6 Scope of the Environmental Statement and Consultation 3-6 4 POLICY CONTEXT 4.1 Introduction 4-1 4.2 Methods 4-1 4.3 National and Regional Planning Guidance 4-3 4.4 Planning Policies of The Local Authority 4-6 4.5 Summary 4-13 5 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT 5.1 Introduction 5-1 5.2 Methods 5-1 5.3 Baseline Situation 5-4 5.4 Construction Effects -
Closure of the Bervie Braes to Light Vehicular Traffic: an Initial Economic Impact Assessment
Closure of the Bervie Braes to Light Vehicular Traffic: An Initial Economic Impact Assessment A Final Report for Stonehaven Town Partnership February 2013 Contents 1 Background 2 Policy Context 3 Economic Context 4 Economic Impact 5 Findings and Conclusions 1. Background The assessment does not constitute a full economic impact as it has not included a survey of visitors and traffic counts. This work is recommended as a next step 1.1. Introduction during the tourist season. This report presents an overview of the economic impacts associated with the closure of the Bervie Braes road to all vehicular traffic. The structure of the report is as follows: 1.2. Background Section 2: Provides the context in economic, tourism and transport policy and The Stonehaven Town Partnership has commissioned an initial appraisal of the strategy terms; economic impacts associated with the continued closure of the Bervie Braes for Section 3: Provides an economic overview to illustrate the economic conditions, all vehicular access. challenges and outlook of the area – with a particular focus on the and visitor The Bervie Braes road is a well known tourist route, linking the region’s most market; visited paid attraction, Dunnottar Castle, with Stonehaven. It has been closed, or Section 4: Presents an assessment of the likely socio-economic impacts as a partially closed, by Aberdeenshire Council for a number of years because the result of the review of secondary data sources and the consultation with local Council considered that there were risks associated with health and safety. The businesses and incoming tour operators; and Council has recently invested in a series of stabilisation works but the road remains closed in both directions for all vehicles. -
Dimma Park, South Queensferry
Development Management Sub Committee Wednesday 16 December 2020 Application for Planning Permission 20/00802/FUL at Land 100 Metres South Of, Dimma Park, South Queensferry. Erect 72x dwellings with associated roads and parking spaces (as amended). Item number Report number Wards B01 - Almond Summary The site is allocated for housing in the Local Development Plan and the proposal is acceptable in principle. The proposal will have no impact upon the Forth Bridge World Heritage Site. Its approach to design, scale and density is compatible with the surrounding area. The development will provide a good level of amenity to future occupiers and will not adversely impact upon neighbouring amenity, or raise any road safety concerns. Links Policies and guidance for LDPP, LHOU10, LHOU02, LHOU03, LHOU04, this application LHOU06, LDEL01, LDES01, LDES03, LDES04, LDES05, LDES06, LDES07, LDES08, LDES11, LEN03, LEN09, LEN12, LEN16, LEN21, LEN22, NSG, NSGD02, Development Management Sub-Committee – 16 December 2020 Page 1 of 41 20/00802/FUL Report Application for Planning Permission 20/00802/FUL at Land 100 Metres South Of, Dimma Park, South Queensferry. Erect 72x dwellings with associated roads and parking spaces (as amended). Recommendations 1.1 It is recommended that this application be Granted subject to the details below. Background 2.1 Site description The site consists of 4.5 Hectares of greenfield land, currently used as grassland that falls within the eastern extent of allocated site HSG 33 South Scotstoun; allocated for housing numbers ranging from 312- 437 homes. Existing development currently under construction in HSG 33 bounds the application site to the west. Far west of the site is the B listed Scotstoun House modernist office and grounds (reference LB50165, listed 24/10/2005). -
SWS Significant Projects
SWS Significant Projects Ronnie: Comment. 1. My checker showed spelling and spacing issues. At start I corrected some then changed to showing them as [? Gap etc] or my understanding of the correct spelling [eg Jencks not Jenks]. It might be easier to download this copy to accept or reject changes. 2. Some Irish Job names showed as errors. My system should have all the correct names from other work I have done. Check or leave it until I get back from holiday. 3. I am happy with your choice of ‘significance’. 4. I have added names of key staff [where I know them] and highlighted where I think we should try to add names or at least indicate that there were others who should be acknowledged. Regards, Jim. 14 July 2014. This table attempts to record significant projects carried out by Scott Wilson in the operational areas which became the responsibility of Scott Wilson Scotland (comprising Scotland, North of England, Northern Ireland and Ireland). Prior to the formation of SWS, projects were carried out by the UK Partnership. There is no simple definition of a significant Project. Whilst large projects can easily fall into this category, I have also included projects which added to the geographic and technical expansion of the firm. I have also included projects which created a stream of commissions. In part, the data in itself provides a detailed history of the development of SWS over the years. The data has been taken from job number lists which were obtained from archive catalogues. This data appears very comprehensive from 1971 to 2001. -
9 Noise and Vibration
Project Name: A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme Document Title: Stage 3 Environmental Impact Assessment Report 9 Noise and Vibration 9.1 Introduction This chapter assesses the potential noise and vibration impacts from the junction improvements on the A90 at Laurencekirk. The assessment will consider the potential operational and construction impacts on existing noise sensitive receptors. The proposed scheme alignment being assessed is described in Chapter 2 and shown in Figure 1.2 and Figure 1.3 in Volume 3 of this environmental report. A Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Stage 2 Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) was undertaken in April 2018 (Ref. 9.1) to determine the optimal option, considering environmental issues, traffic, socio-economic matters and the engineering aspect of the position and buildability of the proposals. The objective of the DMRB Stage 3 EIAR is to understand the noise and vibration effects of the proposed scheme, for both day and night time periods. The assessment was undertaken in accordance with guidance for Detailed Assessment provided in the DMRB, Volume 11, Section 3, Part 7 “Noise and Vibration”, HD 213/11 (Ref. 9.2). This will be referred to throughout the report as HD 213/11. The assessment considers the impacts without changing the alignment (referred to as the Do- Minimum) and future years when the new alignment is fully opened to traffic (Do-Something). These scenarios were generated based on traffic data taken from the traffic model which was prepared by Amey’s Transport Planning team. 9.2 Policy and Legislative Background Legislative Background The Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006 The Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (Ref. -
11 Landscape This Chapter Details the Landscape Assessment of the Northern Leg of the Proposed Scheme
Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Environmental Statement 2007 Part B: Northern Leg 11 Landscape This chapter details the landscape assessment of the Northern Leg of the proposed scheme. The existing landscape is described and classified into areas of distinctive character which assist in the evaluation of the sensitivity of the landscape and the development of mitigation proposals. Impacts are assessed for both the winter year of opening (when all mitigation elements will be in place but the mitigation planting is not fully effective) and during the summer 15 years after opening (when mitigation planting has become established and contributes to screening). Appropriate grading of earthworks has been incorporated into the scheme design, and planting (including grassed areas, scrub and woodland) is proposed to improve the fit within the surrounding landscape. Fencing and replacement drystone walling is also proposed to tie in with existing field boundaries. Residual adverse impacts are predicted due to the severance of the open and wooded farmlands, hill and valley landscapes, and the introduction of the road corridor, its associated embankments and cuttings, overbridges, junctions, lighting and vehicle movement. The most significant impacts are predicted as the road severs dense mature woodlands at Craibstone, and open undulating farmlands and river valley at Goval to the north of the River Don. Significant impacts are also predicted as the road curves around the lower slopes of Tyrebagger Hill and severs the open farmlands around Kirkhill and Dyce, and between Goval and Blackdog. 11.1 Introduction 11.1.1 This chapter details the landscape assessment of the proposed scheme for the Northern Leg. -
Access to Laurencekirk STAG Report
STAG Report Access to Laurencekirk Prepared for June 2015 City Park 368 Alexandra Parade Glasgow G31 3AU Tel: 0141 552 2000 www.ch2m.com I Contents Section Page Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................. i Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 1-1 1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Scope of the Study ............................................................................................................ 1-2 1.3 Structure of Report ........................................................................................................... 1-2 Methodology....................................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.1 Introduction to the Guidance ........................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Existing and Future Conditions ......................................................................................... 2-1 2.3 The Role of Consultation .................................................................................................. 2-1 2.4 Problems, Issues, Opportunities and Constraints ............................................................ 2-1 2.5 Objectives ........................................................................................................................ -
Glenbervie Business Park Bellsdyke Road, Larbert, FK5 4RB
Site 7 Stirling/Edinbur Site 5 Site 6 gh M876 Glasgo Former Single User Site w Glenbervie Business Park Bellsdyke Road, Larbert, FK5 4RB For Sale Development Sites 50.16 acres (19.73 ha) - High profile location directly adjacent to M876 benefiting from the recently completed slip road - Excellent public transport links - 4 remaining sites available Glenbervie Edinburgh www.scottish-enterprise.com Glasgo w M876 Stirling/Ed inbur Former Single User Site gh Site 6 Site 5 Site 7 Site 7 LOCATION DRIVE TIMES Glenbervie Business Park is located to the north west of Falkirk Destination Distance Approx Time enjoying a high profile location directly adjacent to the M876 linking Glasgow and Stirling. A new slip road has just been completed Edinburgh Airport 23 Miles 37 Mins providing direct access from all directions. The M876 motorway connects the M9 motorway to Edinburgh and the M80/A80 to Edinburgh City Centre 30 Miles 47 Mins Glasgow. The M9 also heads on to Stirling, Perth, Inverness and Aberdeen as well as the M8 and all major roads to the south. Glasgow City Centre 22 Miles 30 Mins The Business Park also benefits from excellent public transport links, the nearest station being Falkirk High on the main Glasgow Forth Road Bridge 24 Miles 35 Mins to Edinburgh line which is only a short bus route away. Site 7 Stirling 8 Miles 17 Mins Nearby occupiers in the Business Park include GB Oils, Cruise Specialists as well as the Outside Inn Restaurant and Dundee 65 Miles 85 Mins hotel development. Site 5 Aberdeen 130 Miles 160 Mins Site 6 Former SOLD AVAILABLE DESCRIPTIONS Gross Areas Glenbervie Business Park has 4 remaining sites which are detailed below. -
Cnp Explorer
The Cairngorms Explorer Cairngorms National Park by bus, train, cycle and on foot 2006/07 Credits Published by 14 The Square, Grantown-on-Spey Moray PH26 3HG www.cairngorms.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01479 873535 Designed, produced & distributed on behalf of Cairngorms National Park Authority by Carr-Bridge. Tel: 01479 841319 Printed on paper from sustainable, s managed forests. t i Cover photographs d Front: Cycling on Route 7 e Back: Setting out for a days walk r Centre Map C Wendy Price Cartographic Services Photographs Cairngorms National Park Authority; David Gowans; Scottish Natural Heritage; VisitScotland; Aviemore Photographic; Archie Lang; Upper Deeside Access Trust; Highland Council; Strathspey Railway; Loch Insh Watersports Thanks to HiTrans and NesTrans for their support in producing this publication. 2 Contents Page Welcome to Cairngorms National Park 4 How to use this guide 5 Public Transport Contact Details 8 Ski Centres 12 Using public transport to travel around the Park: - Taxis and Flights 9 - Buses and trains 1 In Badenoch and Strathspey 11-27 1 In Tomintoul, Strathdon and District 27-30 1 In Deeside 34-40 1 In Angus Glens 41-47 Using Public transport to travel to the Park: 11 From Aberdeen 34-40 1 From Dundee 41-47 1 From Edinburgh 22-23, 25 s 1 From Glasgow 22-24 t n 1 From Inverness 13-14, 22-25 e 1 From Perth 22-25 t 1 From Stirling 22-24 n Index of Place Names 31 o Cairngorms National Park Map 32-33 C Walking, Cycling and Mountain Safety 48 Walking and Cycling Routes: 11 Aviemore to Braemar via the Lairig Ghru 49 1 Badenoch Way 51 1 Dalwhinnie to Grantown-on-Spey 52 11 Speyside Way 53 1 Tomintoul to Strathavon 54 1 Craig Leek, Invercauld - Keiloch Crag Walk 56 11 Glen Clova to Auchallater - Jock’s Road 57 1 Loch Muick to Lochnagar 58 11 Invermark to Mount Keen 59 1 Glenmore Forest Park 60 Access for All 61 Walking Festivals in and around the Park 62 The Northern Corries from Tullochgrue 3 elcome to the 2nd edition of the Cairngorms Explorer. -
FORNETY FARM WOOD by Newburgh, Aberdeenshire 66.36 Hectares/163.97 Acres
FORNETY FARM WOOD By Newburgh, Aberdeenshire 66.36 Hectares/163.97 Acres John Clegg & Co CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS FORNETY FARM WOOD Newburgh 1 mile Ellon 4 miles Aberdeen 14 miles Edinburgh 140 miles (Distances are approximate) FORNETY FARM WOOD 66.36 Hectares/163.97 Acres A highly productive area of former arable farmland established with a range of tree species, providing income from the sale of foliage and timber in the future. Excellent location with potential for residential housing development, close to Ellon and within easy reach of Aberdeen. Sporting rights included. FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE WITH A LEASEBACK Offers Over £550,000 SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Ref: Patrick Porteous PIPP 02/07/2015 12:21 LOCATIONLOCATION LEASEBACKLEASEBACK FornetyFornety FarmFarm WoodWood isis situatedsituated approximatelyapproximately 1414 milesmiles northnorth ofof Species Planting Year Area (Ha) TheThe seller seller would would like like to to enter enter into into a aleaseback leaseback arrangement arrangement with with thethe CityCity ofof AberdeenAberdeen withwith itsits internationalinternational airport and excellent Noble fir 2000 30.16 thethe purchaser purchaser to to allow allow them them to to continue continue to to manage manage and and harvest harvest transporttransport linkslinks toto thethe restrest ofof thethe country. The pretty market Scots pine 2000 2.60 thethe Noble Noble fir fir foliage. foliage. This This will will include include the the right right to toharvest harvest the the towntown ofof EllonEllon lieslies justjust 44 milesmiles toto thethe northnorth ofof Fornety and, with Nordmann Fir/Norway Spruce 2009-2012 22.42 remainingremaining Nordmann Nordmann fir fir Christma Christmass trees trees within within the the property. -
Belhelvie Banter
BELHELVIE BANTER EDITION 26 MARCH 2016 Balmedie : Whitecairns : Belhelvie : Potterton : Blackdog Are you fed up of heavy compost bags full of soggy black muck? Don't despair! We have Clover Composts which are light, friable and a treat to handle. The plants waste no time in rooting-in and quickly establish - once used / always used!! Clover Composts are very competitively priced: Mother Earth Multi-purpose 70 litre bag £5.50 cost per litre = 8p Equivalent to £3.93 per 50 litres Parkhill Garden Centre ● 9.00am - 5.00pm, 7 days ● Tel 01224 722167 Seasons Coffee Shop ● 9.00am - 4.30pm, 7 days ● Tel 01224 724711 EDITORIAL At last, we enter the promise of Spring and look forward to leaving behind the short days and cold temperatures of Winter. Leo Tolstoy reckoned that “Spring is the time of plans and projects” and the contents of this edition of Banter certainly reflects the positive moves towards change and planning for the future. The AWPR A90 project is moving ever forwards, promising us improved transport links. Community groups are planning activities for the rest of the year. Folk are champing at the bit to get The Sand Bothy up and running. First Responders are pushing forward to get defibrillators sited at various points in our communities and are offering CPR training. Litter Picks, Plant Sales, Pop-Up Cafes, Easter Fairs, Food Trains and so much more are all getting underway. Just like flowers desperate to bud and blossom, Belhelvie Parish is awash with enthusiasm and new ideas to grow. Spring is a time to celebrate and we are always delighted to share the successes within our community.