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Air Quality Assessment
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An Air Quality Assessment must clearly indicate the likely change in ambient pollutant concentrations (relevant to the national air quality objectives) arising from the proposed development. The factor of greatest importance will, generally, be the change in air quality resulting from the proposed development. There is no single, definitive method for carrying out a detailed Air Quality Assessment, but the Council provides Air quality and land use planning guidance, to help with the preparation of a suitable Assessment.
If a development proposal meets any of the Transport Assessment Criteria or is an industrial activity outlined in the Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) Regulations 2000 that gives rise to emissions to the atmosphere, it will require screening by the Council’s Environmental Protection Service (EPS), to determine whether or not an Air Quality Assessment is required. This applies anywhere in the city which, with the exception of that part of the Peak District National Park included in the city boundary, is all designated as an Air Quality Management Area. A screening opinion must be obtained from EPS prior to submitting an application. EPS undertake to respond to screening requests within 10 working days.
Sheffield is a partner in the Care4Air project, which aims to provide information that will help organisations and businesses, as well as individuals, do their bit for air quality.
South Yorkshire Travelwise also has a business travel section with useful contact details.
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