Written Question · S1W-04347 · Session 1
Whether it considers safeguarded routes for proposed roads when assessing draft structure plans; whether it is therefore in a position to k…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers safeguarded routes for proposed roads when assessing draft structure plans; whether it is therefore in a position to know which routes are safeguarded in all approved structure plans and whether the relevant structure plans have safeguarded the proposed M8 Baillieston to Newhouse (both options), M80 Stepps to Haggs, M74 northern extension, A8000, A876 Kincardine Bridge, A68 Dalkeith bypass, A90 Balmedie to Tipperty and A985 Rosyth Bypass routes.
The answer
We consider all aspects of structure plans submitted for approval. Structure plans may safeguard routes for roads, but are not ordnance survey based. In planning terms, safeguarding of the line of a route referred to in a structure plan can only be achieved through local plans. Approved local plans are not held centrally but can be obtained from each relevant council, or are available in libraries within the council area.The table below outlines the position within approved structure plans for each of the roads schemes listed:M8 Baillieston to Newhouse (both options) | Route not safeguarded in the relevant structure plan
M80 Stepps to Haggs | Route safeguarded by policy TRANS13 in the Strathclyde Structure Plan
M74 Northern Extension | Route safeguarded by policy TRANS13 in the Strathclyde Structure Plan
A8000 | Route not safeguarded in the relevant structure plan
A876 | Route not safeguarded in the relevant structure plan
A68 Dalkeith Bypass | Route not safeguarded in the relevant structure plan
A90 Balmedie to Tipperty | Route not safeguarded in the relevant structure plan
A985 Rosyth Bypass | Route not safeguarded in the relevant structure plan
M80 Stepps to Haggs | Route safeguarded by policy TRANS13 in the Strathclyde Structure Plan
M74 Northern Extension | Route safeguarded by policy TRANS13 in the Strathclyde Structure Plan
A8000 | Route not safeguarded in the relevant structure plan
A876 | Route not safeguarded in the relevant structure plan
A68 Dalkeith Bypass | Route not safeguarded in the relevant structure plan
A90 Balmedie to Tipperty | Route not safeguarded in the relevant structure plan
A985 Rosyth Bypass | Route not safeguarded in the relevant structure plan
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-04347 by reference.