Developers in Perth and Kinross could be asked to contribute towards the cost of new transport infrastructure under new plans.

Members of the Enterprise and Infrastructure Committee are expected to be told about the new policy on 7 November.

The approach would see rules implemented which are similar to those south of the border; rules which are increasingly being adopted by Scottish councils.

A statement from the Perth and Kinross Council says it has "recognised for some time that the capacity of the transport infrastructure in and around Perth is the biggest single constraint facing the sustainable economic growth of the city.

"In order to release capacity and facilitate development the Council has drawn up a package of transport measures in partnership with Tactran and Transport Scotland, in response to anticipated future traffic growth in the region."


The new measures are a £90m Cross Tay Link Road, new park and ride sites at a cost of £4m, public transport improvements, including walking and cycling network improvements at £23m, £15m of A9/A85 Crieff Road junction improvements and the new Friarton Link Road at £3m.

But the committee will be told the £135m cost will require a contribution from developers.

Committee Vice Convener, Councillor Joe Giacopazzi, said: "The Council needs to plan for the future growth of Perth and Kinross. This package of transport measures we have identified needs to be implemented to provide local, regional and national benefits.

"Every new development will have an impact on the local transport network, and so it is appropriate that developers make an appropriate contribution towards local infrastructure.

"If the proposals are approved by the Committee the plans will go out for consultation with developers and other stakeholders. We want to work in partnership with developers to ensure that the future growth of Perth and Kinross is sustainable and successful."

(IT)