- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 13 August 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive what public consultation took place relating to the change to the objectives for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route to include the alleviation of congestion on the A90.
Answer
The publication of draft orders in December 2006 and September 2007 marked the start of formal statutory consultation periods in respect of the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. During the statutory consultation periods the public had the opportunity to comment in respect of the proposals, including the opportunity to comment on scheme objectives.
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 13 August 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the decision on the limits of the scope and remit of the public local inquiry into the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route was consistent with the requirements of the Aarhus Convention.
Answer
Yes.
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 13 August 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects construction work to start on the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-21263 on 9 March 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at .
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 13 August 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive what alternatives to the construction of the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route were considered by Scottish ministers.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25996 on 13 August 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at .
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 13 August 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive which of the developments that have been granted planning permission within a 10-mile radius of the chosen route for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route are predicated on the building of the proposed new route.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26045 on 13 August 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at .
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 13 August 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive who decided on the scope and remit of the public local inquiry into the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.
Answer
The Scottish ministers decided on the scope and remit of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route public local inquiry in accordance with the statutory provisions contained within the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and The Compulsory Purchase by Public Authorities (Inquiries Procedure) (Scotland) Rules 1998.
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 13 August 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive what criteria Scottish ministers used to decide on the route for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26001 on 13 August 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at .
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 13 August 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive what negative impacts the work that is ongoing or underway in preparation for the delivery of the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route has had on the surrounding land.
Answer
Impacts on land associated with the ground investigation in relation to the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route are typically limited to disturbances associated with taking access to individual locations for the purpose of carrying out the investigation work. The arrangements for carrying out this work include for making reinstatement of any damage to land that may arise as a consequence of the work.
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 13 August 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will give a commitment and reassurance that the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route will not have a negative impact on the Dee Special Area of Conservation and European protected species of wildlife along its route.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S3W-26010 on 13 June 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at:
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- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 13 August 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive what information Scottish ministers provided or made available to (a) objectors and (b) the public relating to the potential impact of the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route on wildlife habitats, designated areas and protected species.
Answer
Information relating to the potential impact of the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route on wildlife habitats, designated areas and protected species was made available in a number of reports, including those listed below.
Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Environmental Statement 2007:
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Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Report to Inform Appropriate Assessment for the River Dee SAC:
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Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Environmental Statement 2007 Additional Survey Report: Breeding Birds:
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Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Environmental Statement 2007 Additional Survey Report: Bats:
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Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Correspondence between Promoters and Consultees in relation to the Environmental Statement:
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The public local inquiry considered evidence in relation to the environmental aspects of the proposed scheme, including evidence in relation to matters included in the Environmental Statement produced in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999, as amended. The Scottish ministers are currently considering the public local inquiry reporters findings and recommendations prior to deciding whether or not to proceed with the scheme.
