A9 homeowners are encouraged to ensure financial compensation

Property owners along the A9 who have been issued with a compulsory purchase order are being encouraged to make sure they know what compensation they are entitled to.

Transport Scotland has issued a number of draft compulsory purchase orders to make way for the ambitious dualling of the A9 between Perth and Inverness.

Currently, Transport Scotland is focusing draft compulsory purchase orders on the Glen Garry to Dalwinnie stretch, and the Killiecrankie to Glen Garry stretch in Highland Perthshire.

Now property experts Galbraith say those with land or properties affected by these compulsory purchase orders need to start thinking about taking into account how these works will affect them, and ensure any losses are properly compensated.

Mike Reid, partner and head of utilities at the firm, said:“While it may be tempting to ignore what you can’t see, prompt and thorough consideration of plans at a very early stage is imperative for anyone with property that may be affected.

“This applies not just to those near the road itself, but also to those potentially affected by engineering support works or access routes, which may be a considerable distance away from the actual dual carriageway.”

He added:“It will probably be too late to influence Transport Scotland when you’ve already received your draft compulsory purchase order notice without going to the expense of a public enquiry.”

Property owners and occupiers with houses along the A9 affected by these have a legal obligation to mitigate any losses if they are issued with a compulsory purchase order by Transport Scotland.

The draft compulsory purchase orders for Killiecrankie to Glen Garry were published last month, with orders for the Glen Garry to Dalwhinnie stretch expected out today (Tuesday, December 19).