02 - What consultation has there been?

The publication of the proposed route, in July 2005, followed 18 months of public consultations held by the two companies, based on documents and draft routes published in January 2004 and in June 2004. A further period of formal public consultation on the companies’ proposal took place, in line with the procedure for considering Section 37 applications.

The formal process of consultation concluded on 30 April 2006 but discussion has continued with statutory consultees throughout the process. The five Planning Authorities within whose boundaries the proposed development falls (Highland Council, Perth and Kinross Council, Stirling Council, Falkirk Council and Cairngorm National Park Authority) had concerns about some aspects of the application.