Air Quality Assessment

The health effects of elevated pollution levels are increasingly recognised as a significant issue throughout the UK. This has led to greater scrutiny of development proposals and refusal of planning or permitting consent on air quality grounds. A comprehensive Air Quality Assessment can therefore make the difference between the success and failure of your project.

Air Quality Assessments for Planning

Air Quality Assessments are now required in support of nearly all planning applications for new developments. Typically, these comprise assessment of three main elements. These are:

• Potential exposure of future occupiers to harmful pollution levels.
• The impact of emissions from vehicles travelling to and from the scheme.
• The impact of dust emissions generated during construction.

Addressing these as part of your planning application could be the deciding factor for its success or refusal.

Air Quality Assessment Services

Our air quality experts specialise in all aspects of air quality consultancy. Those relating to planning include:

• Air Quality Assessments in support of planning applications.
• Air Quality Assessments in support of Environmental Permit applications.
• Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Dispersion Modelling Assessments.
• Odour Assessments.
• Construction Dust Risk Assessments and Management Plans.
• Low Emissions Strategies.
• Air Quality Neutral Assessments
• Air Quality Positive Statements.
• Air Quality Damage Costs Assessments.
• Air Quality Impact Assessments.

We have experience of assisting developers throughout the planning process. From initial Site Constraints Assessments and Options Appraisals to support land allocations through Local Plan submissions, through Air Quality Assessments for planning applications and to address conditions, all the way to Expert Witness provision for appeals and public inquiries. We are able to input for the duration of the project lifecycle, advising the best and most sustainable way to achieve agreed outcomes.

Additional Services

Our air quality consultants also have expertise in the following areas:

• Bioaerosol Risk Assessments.
• Ambient Air Quality Monitoring.
• BREEAM Indoor Air Quality Assessments.
• Indoor air quality testing.
• Indoor Air Quality Assessments.
• Kitchen Odour Assessments.
• Ecological and Ammonia Assessments.
• Local Air Quality Management reports.
• Air Quality Constraints and Screening Opinions.
• Dust and Odour Management Plans.
• Expert Witness.
• Air Quality Risk Assessment.
• Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) reporting and Detailed Assessments.
• Emissions inventories.
• Air quality screening studies.
• D1 Stack Height Assessments.
• Complaint investigation.
• Dust and Odour Management Plans.
• Expert witness.

Our consultants have many years’ experience supporting a wide variety of schemes, both throughout the UK and internationally. We can use this knowledge to identify the most appropriate solution for your project, developing a bespoke Air Quality Impact Assessment to address your site specific needs. This can include dispersion modelling as well as monitoring, with all services delivered by our in-house team. The approach ensures control of the assessment process throughout the project, as well as safeguarding levels of quality assurance.

Why Undertake an Air Quality Assessment?

Air quality affects us all, with different pollutants causing a multitude of health effects. This has been recognised though various legislative acts, which in turn influence both national and local planning policy, as well as industrial permitting regulations. These have lead to a requirement for Air Quality Impact Assessments in support of development proposals in many locations, both urban and rural. As well as focussing on development related impacts, such as dust release during construction or vehicle exhaust emissions during operation, these can also consider how future users of the site may be exposed to high pollution levels.

Redmore Environmental provide a pragmatic approach to air quality consultancy. This ensures the best possible outcome for our clients whilst addressing all necessary legislative and policy requirements. We use a wide variety of analytical techniques to produce multi-faceted assessments to solve your particular problems and have a detailed understanding of the relevant industry guidance, including:

• Environmental Protection UK (EPUK) and the Institute for Air Quality Management (IAQM) ‘Guidance on land-use planning and development control: Planning for air quality’
• IAQM ‘Guidance on the Assessment of Mineral Dust Impacts for Planning’
• IAQM ‘Guidance on the Assessment of Dust from Demolition and Construction’
• Greater London Authority ‘Control of Dust and Emissions Supplementary Planning Guidance’
• Mayor of London ‘London Plan Guidance: Air Quality Positive‘
• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) ‘LAQM Technical Guidance LAQM.TG22‘

Atmospheric Emission Experts

Redmore Environmental’s specialist nature guarantees our dedicated team can work with you to produce the most appropriate air quality report for your site. In addition, our understanding of the planning and permitting regimes can help submissions satisfy all requirements first time and avoid costly delays due to lack of information.

We have been involved in diverse projects, from small scale residential sites in dense urban locations through large retail and multi-disciplinary town centre redevelopments to heavy industry and mineral extraction. This knowledge can now be used on your project to provide robust and timely air quality consultancy advice.

Some examples of our successfully delivered projects include:

• Broad Street, Birmingham
• Heathrow Marriot Hotel, London
• Thoresby Colliery, Edwinstowe
• Clifton Business Park, Brighouse
• New Hey Road, Huddersfield
• White City, London
• Station Road, West Drayton
• Magdalen Street, Colchester
• Close Lane, Alsager
• Portland Street, Manchester
• Blackfriars Street, Salford

Regional Air Quality Assessments

Regional Air Quality Assessments are crucial for understanding and managing air pollution and its impacts on health and the environment. These projects typically involve the systematic collection and analysis of air quality data from various sources, including ground monitoring stations, Government databases and modelling techniques. By evaluating key pollutants such as particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Air Quality Assessments provide insights into pollution sources, patterns and trends over time. This information is vital to inform planning teams, as it helps to develop effective mitigation and strategies aimed at improving air quality. Ultimately, these assessments are a cornerstone for promoting sustainable practices and enhancing public health, driving initiatives that lead to cleaner air and a healthier environment for all.

With Air Quality Consultants situated through the UK, we are able provide Air Quality Assessments for towns and cities nationwide. Further detail on some of the areas covered is provided through the following pages:

• Air Quality Assessments in Birmingham.
• Air Quality Assessments in Bristol.
• Air Quality Assessments in Dundee.
• Air Quality Assessments in Edinburgh.
• Air Quality Assessments in Glasgow.
• Air Quality Assessments in Leeds.
• Air Quality Assessments in Liverpool.
• Air Quality Assessments in London.
• Air Quality Assessments in Manchester.
• Air Quality Assessments in Newcastle.
• Air Quality Assessments in Norwich.
• Air Quality Assessments in Nottingham.
• Air Quality Assessments in Sheffield.

Contact Us

For further information on how our air quality experts can assist with your project or to request a quote or proposal, then please get in touch today.

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