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Provides guidance on how planning can take account of the impact of new development on air quality.
What your business must do to prevent air pollution - local emissions controls, Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs), eliminating dark smoke, permits for boilers
Your local council can introduce extra controls on emissions if there are…
The darker the smoke, the more polluting it tends to be. Smoke darker than…
You need a permit for most generators, furnaces and boilers. Get a permit…
Guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
How to use and maintain CO₂ monitors and air cleaning units to manage ventilation and improve air quality.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
How you must control and monitor emissions from your activities that may cause pollution.
Operating principles for commissioners and providers of night shelters for people experiencing rough sleeping.
Find out what you must include in an air dispersion modelling report to get an environmental permit.
COMEAP advice note on the health evidence relevant to developing targets for fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) under the Environment Act (2021).
Where you’ll find clean air zones, how to check if you’ll need to pay a charge and create a business account, and what support or exemptions are available.
For local authorities to bid for support on measures to improve air quality.
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