Air Quality Assessment Newham
Chartered environmental consultants providing air quality, dust and odour assessments across the London Borough of Newham.
Environmental Consultants in Newham
Newham has undergone one of the most dramatic transformations of any London borough since the 2012 Olympic Games, with Stratford, the Olympic Park and the Royal Docks seeing billions of pounds of regeneration investment. The borough continues to see substantial development pressure, with major schemes at Canning Town, Custom House and West Ham bringing thousands of new homes and commercial units.
The borough sits within the Greater London Air Quality Management Area and the ULEZ. Newham has historically had some of the worst air quality in London, with the A13, A12 and major freight routes creating significant air quality constraints. Newham Council's planning policies require detailed assessment of air quality impacts, and the council applies these requirements rigorously given the borough's air quality history.
Air Dust Odour provides air quality assessments, dust management plans and odour impact assessments across Newham. As Chartered Environmentalists and MIAQM members, we prepare reports to the standards required by Newham Council and the Greater London Authority.
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Our Services in Newham
Air Quality Assessment
Planning-stage air quality assessments for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across Newham. We assess air quality impacts in line with Newham Council and GLA requirements, including the Air Quality Neutral and Air Quality Positive policies for major developments.
Learn more →Dust Assessment & CEMP
Construction dust risk assessments and Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) for developments in Newham. Essential for all demolition, excavation and construction in this densely populated borough.
Learn more →Kitchen Odour Assessment
Odour impact assessments for restaurants, cafés, takeaways and food businesses across Newham, including the Stratford and Westfield area. Prepared in accordance with EMAQ+ guidance.
Learn more →Odour Impact Assessment
Odour assessments for industrial, waste and other potentially odorous uses. Newham retains industrial land and waste facilities requiring robust odour assessment for planning and environmental permit applications.
Learn more →Areas We Cover in Newham
We provide environmental consultancy services across the London Borough of Newham, including:
- Stratford
- West Ham
- Canning Town
- Custom House
- Royal Docks
- Plaistow
- Forest Gate
- Manor Park
- Green Street
- Upton Park
- Beckton
- East Ham
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an air quality assessment in Newham?
Newham falls within the Greater London Air Quality Management Area and the ULEZ. Almost all planning applications for residential, commercial or mixed-use development will require an air quality assessment. The borough has some of London's busiest road and rail corridors, including the A13, A12 and the Stratford interchange, and Newham Council expects robust assessment of both air quality impacts on future occupants and the impact of development on local air quality.
What makes Newham's air quality particularly challenging for developers?
Newham has historically had some of the poorest air quality in London due to its industrial legacy, proximity to the A13, A12 and major rail freight routes, and high traffic volumes. The proximity of London City Airport also creates additional considerations. Despite significant regeneration since the 2012 Olympics, many areas still exceed or are close to national air quality objectives for nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, making careful assessment essential for any new development.
How much does an air quality assessment cost in Newham?
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. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your project.
Do I need a dust assessment for construction in Newham?
Yes. Newham Council requires a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) or dust assessment for most developments involving demolition, excavation or construction. This is particularly important given the high density of sensitive receptors across the borough. We prepare CEMPs in accordance with IAQM guidance on the assessment of dust from demolition and construction.
We are opening a restaurant near Stratford — do we need an odour assessment?
Yes, most new or significantly altered food premises in Newham will require an odour impact assessment as part of the planning application. The Stratford area has a mix of residential and commercial uses requiring careful assessment of odour impacts. We prepare assessments in accordance with EMAQ+ guidance and can advise on appropriate extraction and filtration systems.