Air Quality Assessments in Manchester

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

Expert Air Quality Assessments in Manchester

At Haze Environmental, we provide reliable and timely air quality assessments in Manchester for developers, planners, and local authorities. With over 18 years of multi-sector experience, our team is fully equipped to help you meet Manchester 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 Manchester 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 local planning policies and air quality management requirements. 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?

Why You Need Air Quality Assessments in Manchester

Manchester City Council has declared an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) covering the city centre, the area around Manchester Airport, and the main arterial traffic routes due to high levels of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Particulate Matter (PM10). Projects in these areas require air quality assessments in Manchester 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 introduces highly sensitive uses next to a main road or other pollution source

What We Assess in Air Quality Assessments Manchester

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 Manchester that support planning applications and environmental compliance.

What We Assess in Air Quality Assessments in Manchester

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 Manchester 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester?

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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