Air Quality Assessment Northampton
Chartered environmental consultants providing air quality, dust and odour assessments in Northampton and across West Northamptonshire.
Environmental Consultants in Northampton
Northampton is one of the East Midlands' largest towns and a key logistics and distribution hub, with significant planned housing growth as part of the wider Northampton South and North Northampton Sustainable Urban Extensions. The town has seen major development in recent years and further substantial growth is expected over the coming decades.
West Northamptonshire Council has declared Air Quality Management Areas in parts of Northampton where national objectives for nitrogen dioxide are exceeded. Key road corridors including the A45, A428 and the town centre gyratory are the primary sources of traffic-related air pollution. The council requires air quality assessment for most significant planning applications in or near the AQMA, and for developments that generate notable additional traffic movements.
Air Dust Odour provides air quality assessments, dust management plans and odour impact assessments across Northampton. As Chartered Environmentalists and MIAQM members, we prepare reports to the standards required by West Northamptonshire Council.
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Our Services in Northampton
Air Quality Assessment
Planning-stage air quality assessments for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across Northampton and West Northamptonshire, assessed in line with council requirements and national guidance.
Learn more →Dust Assessment & CEMP
Construction dust risk assessments and Construction Environmental Management Plans for developments across Northampton. Prepared in line with IAQM guidance.
Learn more →Kitchen Odour Assessment
Odour impact assessments for restaurants, cafés and takeaways across Northampton. Prepared in accordance with EMAQ+ guidance on the assessment of odour from commercial kitchens.
Learn more →Odour Impact Assessment
Odour assessments for industrial, waste and logistics operations in the Northampton area. We work to IAQM and Environment Agency guidance.
Learn more →Areas We Cover in Northampton
- Northampton town centre
- Abington
- Duston
- Kingsthorpe
- Delapre
- Weston Favell
- Dallington
- Billing
- Far Cotton
- St James
- Upton
- Daventry
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an air quality assessment in Northampton?
West Northamptonshire Council has declared Air Quality Management Areas in parts of Northampton, particularly along the A45, A428 and in the town centre. Most planning applications for residential, commercial or mixed-use development in or near an AQMA will require an air quality assessment. Major developments that generate significant additional traffic may also require assessment even if located outside the AQMA.
What are the main air quality issues in Northampton?
Northampton's air quality issues are primarily traffic-related, concentrated on the A45, A428 Harlestone Road and the town centre ring road. The town is a major logistics hub and heavy goods vehicle movements contribute to elevated nitrogen dioxide levels along key routes.
How much does an air quality assessment cost in Northampton?
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 quote.
Do I need a dust assessment for construction in Northampton?
Yes. West Northamptonshire Council requires a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) or dust assessment for most developments involving demolition, excavation or construction near sensitive receptors. We prepare CEMPs in accordance with IAQM guidance.
We are opening a food business in Northampton — do we need an odour assessment?
Yes, most new or significantly altered food premises in Northampton will require an odour impact assessment as part of the planning application. We prepare assessments in accordance with EMAQ+ guidance and can advise on appropriate extraction and filtration.