Why Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Matters More Than Ever
When we think about health and wellness, most of us focus on diet, exercise, and sleep. But there’s another factor that has an enormous impact on our well-being, one that we often overlook: the air we breathe indoors. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can be two to five times more polluted […]
Project News: Air Quality Neutral Assessment and Dust Risk Assessment for a Residential Development in Barnet, London
Viridian Air has successfully completed an Air Quality (Neutral) Assessment and a Dust Risk Assessment and Management Plan for a residential redevelopment project in Barnet, London. The project involves the construction of new houses on an empty piece of land along the busy Great North Way (A1) posing a challenge in providing justification for air […]
Project News: Air Quality and Dust Risk Assessment for Commercial and Residential Development in Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Viridian Air is pleased to announce the successful completion of an Air Quality and Dust Risk Assessment and Management Plan for an exciting mixed-use development project in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The project involves the redevelopment of a disused office building to provide a combination of: Mixed-use office space (Class E) Storage facilities (Class B8) A […]
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Role of Air Quality Assessments in Planning Conditions
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these should be applied. First published in 2012 and most recently updated in 2023, it provides a clear emphasis on achieving sustainable development – balancing economic growth, environmental protection, and community wellbeing. One of the key environmental considerations under […]
Air Quality and Dust Risk Assessment for Residential Development in Walthamstow, London
Viridian Air has successfully completed an Air Quality and Dust Risk Assessment and Management Plan for a residential redevelopment project in Walthamstow, London. The project involves the demolition of existing garages and the construction of two single dwelling houses (1 x 3-bedroom and 1 x 2-bedroom) with an associated refuse and recycling storage facility. About […]
Clean Air Matters: The Role of Air Purifiers and Monitoring Indoor Air Quality
Most people spend up to 90% of their time indoors, at home, at work, or in schools, yet indoor air quality (IAQ) is often overlooked. Inadequate ventilation, pollutants from building materials, cooking, cleaning products, and even outdoor air infiltration can all contribute to poor IAQ, affecting health, comfort, and wellbeing. At Viridian Air, we specialise […]
Understanding IAQM Guidance: What Developers Need to Know About Construction Dust Risk Assessments
Construction and demolition activities can lead to significant short-term dust emissions, affecting local air quality and public health if not properly managed. To help address this, many local authorities across the UK now require developers to carry out a Dust Risk Assessment (DRA) in line with the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) guidance. At […]
Dust Management Plan Completed for Residential Redevelopment in Kettering
Viridian Air is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Dust Control and Management Plan for a residential redevelopment project in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The project involves the demolition of an existing industrial building and the redevelopment of the site into a number of dwellings over two floors. In accordance with a planning condition issued […]
Air Quality Neutral Assessments in Greater London
Air Quality Neutral Assessments in Greater London – How Viridian Air Can Help Developers in Greater London must now meet strict planning requirements to demonstrate that their proposals are Air Quality Neutral (AQN). Under the London Plan and supported by detailed Air Quality Neutral Guidance, all major developments are expected to show that they will […]
Why Monitoring Air Quality Is Essential for Effective Assessments
Accurate air quality assessments are vital for understanding environmental impacts, especially in urban development and infrastructure projects. One key component that ensures their effectiveness is real-time air quality monitoring. Increasingly, local authorities across the UK require air quality assessments as part of planning applications, particularly for developments near roads, schools, or in Air Quality Management […]