The A956 (Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route) Trunk Road Order 2010

The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 5(2) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 19841 and all other powers enabling them to do so.

In accordance with section 5(2) of that Act, they have taken into consideration the requirements of local and national planning, including the requirements of agriculture and industry and are satisfied as to expediency.

In accordance with section 20A2 of that Act, they have determined that the project falls within Annex I to Council Directive 85/337/EEC3, as relevantly amended by Council Directive 97/11/EC4 and Council Directive 2003/35/EC5, on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.

In accordance with section 20A(2) of that Act, they have prepared an environmental statement and published notice of it on 11th September 2007, and have complied with all other provisions of section 20A of that Act.