Air Quality Assessments in Bristol

Professional and accurate air quality assessments in Bristol to support planning applications and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Expert Air Quality Assessments in Bristol

At Haze Environmental, we provide reliable and timely air quality assessments in Bristol for developers, planners, and local authorities. With over 18 years of multi-sector experience, our team is fully equipped to help you meet Bristol City Council’s air quality requirements.

As members of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM), we follow the highest industry standards to deliver robust air quality assessments in Bristol that are accurate, compliant, and tailored to your project.

Whether you’re planning residential developments, commercial schemes, or infrastructure projects, we understand the complexities of Bristol’s Clean Air Zone and local planning policies. Our comprehensive reports provide clear, actionable insights that support smooth planning applications and help minimise environmental impact, ensuring your development progresses without costly delays or compliance issues.

Do you need an air quality assessment in Bristol?

Why You Need Air Quality Assessments in Bristol

Bristol City Council has declared an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) covering the city centre and major roads like the M32 due to high levels of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Particulate Matter (PM10). Projects in these areas require air quality assessments Bristol to support planning decisions and protect public health.

You will need an air quality assessment if:

Your development includes more than 10 residential units
Your project exceeds 1,000 square metres of floor space
Your development may create or be exposed to significant air pollution levels

What We Assess in Air Quality Assessments Bristol

Our assessments evaluate the impact of emissions from:

Roads and transport infrastructure
Residential and mixed-use developments
Construction activities
Energy-from-waste facilities

Using IAQM guidance, we deliver comprehensive air quality assessments in Bristol that support planning applications and environmental compliance.

What We Assess in Air Quality Assessments in Bristol

Our assessments evaluate the impact of emissions from:

Roads and transport infrastructure
Residential and mixed-use developments
Construction activities
Energy-from-waste facilities

Using IAQM guidance, we deliver comprehensive air quality assessments in Bristol that support planning applications and environmental compliance.

Air Quality Assessments for planning applications

Haze Environmental follow the relevant technical guidance for all our assessments, therefore you can be confident our assessments are robust and accurate. In particular, we use the IAQM guidance on Planning for Air Quality, which provides the industry-recognised framework for evaluating air quality impacts from new developments. Our methodologies are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the latest scientific research and regulatory changes. When conducting an air quality assessment in Bristol, we also incorporate Local Air Quality Management guidance and relevant environmental standards, ensuring alignment with both national policy and local authority requirements. This rigorous approach guarantees that your project receives the most credible and defensible analysis available.

See the IAQM guidance on planning for air quality here:

Why work with Haze Environmental for your air quality assessment in Bristol?

Haze Environmental can produce robust air quality assessments to meet your specific needs. We are able to assess the impacts of emissions from a variety of sources including:

Roads

Residential developments

Mixed-use developments

Construction sites

Energy from waste

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