A85 Lochearnhead - Environ Mental Impact Assessment For Resurfacing Works

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

A85 LOCHEARNHEAD
ENVIRON MENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
DETERMINATION UNDER SECTION 55A OF THE ROADS (SCOTLAND ) ACT 1984

The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have determined that the project to undertake resurfacing works on three sections of the A85 near Lochearnhead is a relevant project within the meaning of section 55A of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (“the 1984 Act”) as the works fall within Annex II of Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of certain public and private projects on the environment, but that having regard to –

(a) the selection criteria contained in Annex III of that Directive, namely

(i) the use of natural resources, in particular land, soil, water and biodiversity;

(ii) the production of waste;

(iii) pollution and nuisances;

(iv) the risks to human health (for example due to water contamination or air pollution);

(v) nature reserves and parks;

(vi) landscapes and sites of historical, cultural or archaeological significance,

(b) the results of the Environmental Screening Assessment under section 55A(2) of the 1984 Act,

(c) the information set out in the Record of Determination dated 18 July 2026, available at https://www.transport.gov.scot/transport-network/roads/road-ordersand-records-of-determination/#63527, the project does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment.

The main reasons for the conclusion that no Environmental Impact Assessment is required are:

(a) There will be no impacts on the nearby Listed Buildings;

(b) There will be no impacts on the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park; and

(c) Any potential impacts of the works are expected to be temporary, short-term, non-significant, and limited to the construction phase.

The features of the project which are envisaged to avoid or prevent significant adverse effects on the environment are: 

(a) Mitigation measures and best practice will be implemented to ensure no shortterm or long-term significant negative impacts on the environment;

(b) Containment measures of the working area will be in place to prevent debris or pollutants from entering the surrounding environment; and

(c) Measures will be in place to ensure appropriate removal and disposal of waste; 

T Waaser
A member of the staff of the
Scottish Ministers
Transport Scotland
Roads, 177 Bothwell Street, 5th Floor, Glasgow G2 7ER