Air Quality Assessment Antrim
Chartered environmental consultants providing air quality, dust and odour assessments across Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough.
Environmental Consultants in Antrim
Antrim town sits at the heart of the M2/A6 corridor connecting Belfast to the north-west, making it one of Northern Ireland's most strategically positioned settlements. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council administers a large and varied area that extends from the shores of Lough Neagh to the northern suburbs of Belfast, encompassing significant residential, commercial and industrial land uses.
The M2 motorway is the dominant source of air quality concern in the area, generating elevated nitrogen dioxide concentrations along its length. Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove is a major employer and a significant source of aviation-related emissions including NOx and particulate matter, which must be accounted for in assessments of nearby development proposals. Local air quality management is carried out under The Environment (Northern Ireland) Order 2002, with planning policy set through Planning Policy Statements and the Strategic Planning Policy Statement issued by DfI. The NIEA regulates all environmental permits in Northern Ireland.
Air Dust Odour provides air quality assessments, dust management plans and odour impact assessments across the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough area. Our consultants prepare reports to the standards expected by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and understand the particular considerations that apply to development near the M2 corridor and Belfast International Airport.
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Our Services in Antrim
Air Quality Assessment
Planning-stage air quality assessments for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments in Antrim, with experience of M2 corridor and airport-related emission assessments.
Learn more →Dust Assessment & CEMP
Construction dust risk assessments and Construction Environmental Management Plans for developments across Antrim and Newtownabbey. Prepared in accordance with IAQM guidance and DfI planning policy.
Learn more →Kitchen Odour Assessment
Odour impact assessments for restaurants, cafés and takeaways across Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough. Prepared in accordance with EMAQ+ guidance on the assessment of odour from commercial kitchens.
Learn more →Industrial & Odour Impact Assessment
Odour assessments for industrial and other potentially odorous developments in the Antrim area. We work to IAQM and NIEA guidance on odour impact assessment.
Learn more →Areas We Cover in Antrim
- Antrim town centre
- Newtownabbey
- Randalstown
- Ballyclare
- Templepatrick
- Crumlin
- Aldergrove/Belfast International Airport
- Glengormley
- Monkstown
- Rathcoole
- Greenisland
- Carrickfergus
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an air quality assessment in Antrim?
Local air quality management in Antrim is carried out under The Environment (Northern Ireland) Order 2002. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will require an air quality assessment for planning applications along the M2 motorway corridor and A6, near Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove, or where significant additional traffic would be generated by a proposed development.
What are the main air quality issues in Antrim?
The M2 motorway corridor is the principal source of air quality concern in Antrim, generating elevated nitrogen dioxide along its length. Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove contributes aviation-related emissions including NOx and particulate matter. Antrim town is also experiencing significant residential growth, meaning new sensitive receptors are regularly being introduced close to these existing emission sources.
How much does an air quality assessment cost in Antrim?
Fees depend on the type and scale of assessment required. Screening assessments typically start from around £500, detailed air quality assessments with dispersion modelling from around £1,500, and kitchen odour assessments from around £800. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your project.
Do I need a dust assessment for construction in Antrim?
Yes. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council typically requires a dust risk assessment or Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for developments involving demolition, groundworks or construction near sensitive receptors. We prepare CEMPs in accordance with IAQM guidance and DfI planning policy requirements.
Does Belfast International Airport affect air quality assessments for development near Antrim?
Yes. Development proposals close to Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove may need to consider airport-related emissions as part of a cumulative air quality assessment. The airport is a major employer and source of traffic, and NIEA will expect any significant development in its vicinity to demonstrate that air quality impacts on sensitive receptors have been properly assessed.