Cross Tay Link Road

The predominant land use along the proposed CTLR Project is agriculture with parcels of forestry and woodland.

The proposed CTLR Project would result in a permanent loss of approximately 95 hectares (ha) of agricultural and forestry land, equating to a moderate adverse impact when considering the total route.

Mitigation measures to reduce the impacts on agricultural businesses and sporting interests will include both temporary and permanent measures such as:

• relocating access routes for farm steadings and fields;
• reconnection of field drainage systems;
• reinstatement of boundary features;
• provision of a temporary fishing hut to the south of the proposed River Tay Crossing Bridge; and
• improved access tracks.

There will also be the permanent relocation of the existing fishing hut. The relocation of the existing fishing hut is expected to reduce noise levels and permission for the permanent relocation will be sought under a separate planning application by the relevant land owner.

The assessment found that with suitable mitigation in place, no farms or sporting interests would have their viability compromised by the proposed CTLR Project and residual impact would not be significant.

Bertha Park wood was found to have a significant residual adverse effect as a result of the proposed CTLR Project. All other woods are expected to have a non-significant effect. Mitigation measures to reduce the impact on woodland and forestry parcels will include compensatory planting and creating new access routes. 

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