Badger gates, otter bridges and fortress-style fencing are among some of the measures which have been proposed to soften the impact of staging Scotland’s biggest music festival in the grounds of a Perthshire estate.
More details have emerged of how T in the Park bosses plan to put on their annual extravaganza at Strathallan Estate, near Auchterarder.
The long-awaited planning application by festival organisers DF Concerts has gone public, signalling the start of a 28-day consultation period.
A final decision is likely to be made by councillors in April.
It was initially thought that the event could run with a permitted development and a public entertainment licence, but the discovery of osprey at the estate meant a formal planning application and full environmental statement was required.
The plans include a breakdown of the main concerns raised during a series of public meetings last year and how DF Concerts hope to address them.
Asked what concerned people most about the proposed move, the majority said potential traffic management issues while others said effects on wildlife and the environment.
Littering, noise and antisocial problems were also highlighted.
In its 350-page environmental statement, consultants commissioned by DF Concerts insist the festival will not cause major problems on the roads.
A spokesman said: “Capacity calculations for the proposed routes for event traffic suggests the local road network has sufficient capacity to accommodate traffic associated with this event.”
The report says a traffic management plan would be put in place to control movement of traffic, minimise “idling” vehicles and cut volume.
Similarly, steps will be taken to minimise noise to nearby homes and settlements. These include strict positioning of stages and installing of “fortress fencing”.
During the festival, a hotline number will be issued to residents so they can call show staff directly to complain about noise, mess or other problems.
The report also reveals details about how festival organisers hope to minimise impact on animals.
It shows two-way gates will be installed to let badgers forage freely in nearby woods, while temporary bridges and underpasses could be created for otters.
The report concludes that the event will not have a significant impact on birds.