Policy Context

Overview

The A96 Corridor Review is undertaken within the context of national, regional and local Plans, Programmes and Strategies (PPS) in Scotland. A comprehensive review of PPS from national, regional and local levels is provided in the Draft Environmental Report Appendix B (Plans, Programmes and Strategies Review). These include, but are not limited to:

  • National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4)
  • National Transport Strategy 2 (NTS2)
  • Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 (STPR2)
  • Climate Change Plan Update
  • Reducing Car Use for a Healthier, Fairer and Greener Scotland
  • Regional Transport Strategies for the North East of Scotland 2040 (Nestrans) and Highlands and Islands (HITRANS)
  • Local Transport Strategies and Local Development Plans.