South Ayrshire Local Plan
Freight Transport
South Ayrshire is crossed by a number of major transport routes to and from ferry ports, docks and Prestwick Airport. These create additional demands to those of indigenous industry and economic activity. Such activity creates a high level of freight transport, much of which is road borne. The Council accepts that a proportion of freight has to be moved by road, but is keen to encourage alternative transport methods as part of its overall aim of reducing congestion and improving the environment.
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POLICY SERV12*
The Council will encourage the use of rail, sea and air transport of freight in preference to road borne transport and will favourably view proposals for new freight handling facilities which reduce the need for road based transportation.
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