OUR LATEST AIR QUALITY ARTICLES

When preparing a planning application, it is important to consider how a proposed development may affect the surrounding environment and local community. One issue that is often overlooked until late in the process is odour. The type and magnitude of odours a proposal may produce and whether there are nearby odour sources that may impact the proposal must be considered. An odour assessment identifies, evaluates and manages potential odour issues before they become a planning

Dust risk assessments are used to evaluate the risk of dust from proposed construction activities and provide mitigation measures to control impacts to an acceptable level. In planning applications, a dust risk assessment can be submitted as a standalone report, or as part of a wider air quality assessment. It commonly links directly to a site-specific dust management plan which is used to manage dust during construction. Dust control measures vary depending on the risk of a

An air quality emission mitigation assessment is an increasingly common requirement for planning applications across the UK. Its purpose is to assign a monetary value to emissions generated by new developments and propose mitigation to offset those air quality impacts. An emission mitigation assessment is usually delivered alongside an air quality impact assessment. They can be requested by local authorities upfront or used to mitigate exceedances discovered in air quality as

An air quality neutral assessment is a requirement for planning applications in London. For planners, developers, and architects, understanding what it involves, and how it aligns with the London Plan is essential for avoiding delays and securing consent in planning applications. This article explains air quality neutral assessments in a clear, practical way. It covers guidance, benchmarks, costs, reporting requirements, and how air quality neutral differs from air quality po