Air Quality Blogs

Technical guidance, policy commentary and practical advice on air quality assessment, planning and compliance from the Viridian Air team.

The cost of an air quality assessment in the UK depends on the size, location,

The revised EU GMP Annex 1 introduced a more comprehensive, risk-based approach to environmental monitoring

Dispersion modelling can help assess how road traffic emissions may affect air quality around a

Under London Plan Policy SI 1, developments in London are expected to meet Air Quality

An air quality assessment may be required when a proposed development could significantly affect local

Service: Air Quality Dust Management Plan (AQDMP)

Type: Demolition — large civic building

Location: London Borough

Challenge: Dense urban setting; LA required iterative consultation on dust trigger levels and monitoring protocols

Outcome: AQDMP approved; works completed without formal dust complaints or enforcement action

Approach: Iterative pre-works consultation with Borough environmental health; real-time dust monitoring throughout demolition

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