Planning and development
National planning policy requires air quality to be considered when planning new development. Development should be appropriate for its location and should not expose people to, or cause, unacceptable levels of air pollution.
The potential effects of development should be considered alongside other sources of pollution. Opportunities to reduce pollution and contribute towards relevant environmental targets and objectives should also be considered.
Air quality may need particular consideration where a development could:
- introduce new exposure to air pollution,
- generate or increase emissions,
- have cumulative effects with other sources, or;
- affect an Air Quality Management Area or relevant air quality action plan.
We work with developers to make sure relevant air quality considerations are addressed.