Expert air quality, dust and odour assessments across Exeter and Devon. Our chartered professionals support planning applications throughout the South West.
Exeter is one of the fastest-growing cities in the South West, with Air Quality Management Areas declared along key corridors including the A377 at Alphington Street and within the city centre where nitrogen dioxide levels have historically exceeded legal limits. The city's compact historic core and busy commuter routes create particular challenges for air quality management.
The growth of Cranbrook new town to the east of Exeter, the Sandy Gate AQMA, and extensive residential and commercial development across East Devon are driving sustained demand for air quality assessments, construction dust assessments and CEMPs. Exeter City Council, East Devon District Council and Teignbridge District Council all expect robust assessments that address cumulative traffic impacts from new development and demonstrate effective mitigation strategies.
At Air Dust Odour, we work with developers, architects and planning consultants across Exeter and the wider Devon area. Our Chartered Environmentalists understand the specific requirements of each local authority and deliver clear, authoritative reports that satisfy planning officers and keep your project on track. We also offer noise and lighting assessments where required.
We provide specialist air quality, dust and odour assessment services for planning applications across Exeter and Devon.
Screening and detailed air quality assessments for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across Exeter and Devon. Our assessments follow IAQM guidance and address the specific requirements of Exeter City Council and neighbouring authorities, including exposure assessment and mitigation design for developments near AQMAs and busy road corridors.
Dust risk assessments and Construction Environmental Management Plans for demolition, earthworks and construction projects across Devon. With major urban extensions at Cranbrook and throughout the Exeter growth area, a robust dust assessment and CEMP are essential to satisfy planning conditions and protect neighbouring properties and the local environment.
Odour impact assessments for industrial, waste management and agricultural operations across Devon. We assess odour sources using IAQM guidance and, where required, detailed dispersion modelling to quantify potential impacts on sensitive receptors and design appropriate mitigation measures to support planning applications.
Odour risk assessments for restaurants, takeaways, cafes and commercial kitchens following the EMAQ+ methodology. Exeter's growing food and drink scene, particularly around the city centre and Quayside, means kitchen odour assessments are routinely required for new or expanded commercial kitchen operations.
We provide air quality, dust and odour assessment services across Devon and the surrounding areas.
If your development is within or adjacent to one of Exeter's Air Quality Management Areas, or if it introduces new sensitive receptors close to busy roads, an air quality assessment is very likely to be required. Exeter City Council has declared AQMAs along key corridors including the A377 at Alphington Street and the city centre, and routinely requests air quality assessments for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, particularly those generating significant traffic or located near congested routes.
Exeter is experiencing significant growth, with major developments at Cranbrook new town, the Sandy Gate area, and across East Devon. The city's AQMAs reflect ongoing nitrogen dioxide exceedances along busy road corridors. Exeter City Council and East Devon District Council expect air quality assessments to address cumulative traffic impacts from new housing and employment sites, and developers should demonstrate that proposals will not worsen air quality in areas already close to or exceeding legal limits.
Costs depend on the type and complexity 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. Factors such as site location, development size and specific local authority requirements influence the final cost. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your project.
Most construction projects in Exeter that require planning permission will need a construction dust risk assessment and, for larger schemes, a Construction Environmental Management Plan. With extensive residential growth at Cranbrook and other urban extensions, sensitive receptors are often close to development sites. The assessment follows IAQM guidance to evaluate dust risk and specify appropriate mitigation measures to protect neighbouring properties during demolition, earthworks and construction.
A screening assessment can typically be completed within 5 to 10 working days. Detailed assessments with dispersion modelling usually take 2 to 4 weeks depending on project complexity and the availability of traffic data. If baseline air quality monitoring is required, this can add 3 to 6 months. We work to your project timeline and can offer expedited turnaround where needed.
