Vehicle Emissions

The impact changes in vehicle movements on the local road network following completion of development needs to be considered, as well as the introduction of new development and resulting exposure in a designated Air Quality Management Area (AQMA).

Modelling of vehicle emissions utilising ADMS software may also be necessary depending on the scale of the development with assessment against Air Quality Objectives applicable for residential, commercial and mineral developments.

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Air Quality Assessment Requirements

Environmental Protection UK (EPUK) and the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) have produced guidance on indicative criteria for requiring an air quality assessment in their land-use planning development control: planning for air quality (2017). The IAQM has also provided a guide to the assessment of air quality impacts on designated nature conservation sites (2020).

Technical guidance for Local Air Quality Management is provided in DEFRA Local Air Quality Management Technical Guidance (LAQM.TG16).

Our Services

Independent Environmental Consultancy personnel are members of Institute of Air Quality Management (MIAQM) and provide comprehensive technical reports for submission to the Local Planning Authority.

IEC is a multi-disciplinary consultancy and can also carry out noise and vibration assessments. If you are unsure what type of assessment is needed our air quality consultants can assist by establishing requirements  with the local authority on your behalf.

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