Leading UK Consultants specialising in Air Quality Assessments for planning applications
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Air Quality Statements (AQS)
Screening level assessments to evaluate potential air quality impact.
Find out moreAir Quality Assessments (AQA)
Detailed, quantative analysis for sensitive locations with minimal traffic impacts.
Find out moreAir Quality Impact Assessments (AQIA)
Comprehensive assessments for large developments with significant traffic.
Find out moreAir Quality Neutral Assessments (AQNS)
Assessments to demonstrate air quality neutrality in line with local requirements.
Find out moreAir Quality Dust Risk Assessments (AQDRA)
Assessing construction dust risks and identifying mitigation measures.
Find out moreEmissions Mitigation Assessments
Identification and evaluation of measures to reduce or offset your emissions.
Find out moreAQS vs AQA vs AQIA
The table below provides an overview of the differences between Air Quality Statements, Air Quality Assessments and Air Quality Impact Assessments.
| AQS Air Quality Statement |
AQA Air Quality Assessment |
AQIA Air Quality Impact Assessment |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor developments with minimal traffic impacts and not located in sensitive areas | Any scale of development (minor or major) with minimal traffic impacts in sensitive areas | Major developments with significant traffic and/or near sensitive receptors | |
| Screening-level, exposure only | Detailed, exposure only | Detailed, exposure and impact assessment | |
| Negligible | Negligible | Significant (as defined by national, regional or local guidance) | |
| Not required | Required (e.g. ADMS Roads) | Required (e.g. ADMS Roads) | |
| Qualitative review | Quantitative prediction across proposed receptors | Quantitative prediction across existing and proposed receptors, including significance of impacts | |
| Other | Air Quality Dust Risk Assessment (AQDRA) and/or Air Quality Neutral Assessment (AQNA) may also be required | ||
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Why choose GEM Air Quality Ltd?
- Over 25 years of experience in air quality consultancy
- Specialises in planning application assessments
- Tailor-made service for every project
- Fast, reliable and thorough reporting
- Competitive pricing with no hidden costs