Leading UK Consultants specialising in Air Quality Assessments for planning applications

Independent Consultants working across the whole of the UK

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    years’ experience
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Air Quality Statements (AQS)

Screening level assessments to evaluate potential air quality impact.

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Air Quality Assessments (AQA)

Detailed, quantative analysis for sensitive locations with minimal traffic impacts.

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Air Quality Impact Assessments (AQIA)

Comprehensive assessments for large developments with significant traffic.

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Air Quality Neutral Assessments (AQNS)

Assessments to demonstrate air quality neutrality in line with local requirements.

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Air Quality Dust Risk Assessments (AQDRA)

Assessing construction dust risks and identifying mitigation measures.

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Emissions Mitigation Assessments

Identification and evaluation of measures to reduce or offset your emissions.

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AQS 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
Typical Use 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
Level of detail Screening-level, exposure only Detailed, exposure only Detailed, exposure and impact assessment
Traffic impact Negligible Negligible Significant (as defined by national, regional or local guidance)
Dispersion modelling Not required Required (e.g. ADMS Roads) Required (e.g. ADMS Roads)
Purpose 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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Companies we work with

Savills Taylor Wimpey Persimmon David Wilson Homes Duchy Homes NFC Homes Tesco Bugler Developments Limited Lichfields Mace One Creative Environment Paradigm Pick Everard RPS Group Story Homes Vision Homes Wakemans Willmott Dixon

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

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