Experts In Air Quality Assessments For Planning

Baseline Air Quality Assessments also known as Air Quality Screening Assessments are suitable for smaller developments that are likely to have minimal impact on the surrounding air quality. It contains no dispersion model so instead looks at surrounding monitoring stations and background pollutant concentrations to assess whether a more extensive air quality assessment is required. Price: £650 

Standard Air Quality Assessments are suitable for most developments, they include a dispersion model to predict pollutant concentrations across the proposed development. If concentrations exceed air quality objectives, an emission mitigation assessment is required. Price: £1200

Air Quality Impact Assessments are suitable for larger developments that exceed traffic thresholds. They use dispersion modelling to predict pollutant concentrations on site and at surrounding sensitive receptors. It can be accompanied with an emission mitigation assessment. Price: £1350

Emission Mitigation Assessments outlines measures and strategies specific to a development that will be implemented to mitigate emissions. Damage cost calculations accompany emission mitigation assessments to indicate the level of mitigation required to offset emissions generated by a development. Price: £350

Dust emissions are generated by various sources and present a potential health hazard to individuals exposed to them. Construction Dust Risk Assessments have been introduced to identify and manage the impact of these emissions on their surroundings. These proactive measures serve to minimise potential harm to public health and protect the aesthetic integrity of surrounding areas. Price: £0 (Free)

The Air Quality Neutral Assessment was introduced by the London Plan and aims to reduce emissions by requiring that development proposals must be Air Quality Neutral. Developments are assessed in relation to two benchmarks: Building Emission Benchmark (BEB) and Transport Emission Benchmark (TEB). When NOx and PM10 emissions from a proposed development fall below these benchmarks, it is considered air quality neutral. Price: £0 (Free)

An Air Quality Dust Management Plan (AQDMP) is essential for managing dust and air pollutant emissions during construction, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations like The Environmental Protection Act 1990. It assesses emissions from all construction phases, evaluates area sensitivity, and establishes risk profiles to propose control measures aligned with IAQM guidelines. An AQDMP supports sustainable construction, protects public health and ecosystems, and is often required to discharge planning conditions set by local authorities.  Price: £650