Air Quality Assessment Perth
Chartered environmental consultants providing air quality, dust and odour assessments across Perth and Kinross.
Environmental Consultants in Perth
Perth is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands and the main administrative centre for Perth and Kinross Council. The city sits at the head of the Tay estuary — an internationally important wildlife site — and at the convergence of the M90 and A9 trunk roads, which together form Scotland's most important strategic north–south route. This position makes Perth a significant hub for freight and through traffic, with air quality impacts focused on the major road network around the city centre and the A9 corridor north towards Inverness.
Air quality in Scotland is governed by Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) and NPF4 (National Planning Framework 4), which require local authorities to consider air quality as a material consideration in development management. SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) is the statutory environmental regulator, issuing environmental permits and providing guidance on odour and dust for regulated activities. Perth's growing food and drinks sector — including whisky distilling, soft fruit processing and associated food manufacturing — generates specific odour assessment requirements for planning applications in the city and the wider Perth and Kinross area.
Air Dust Odour provides air quality assessments, odour impact assessments and dust management plans for development across Perth and Kinross. As Chartered Environmentalists and MIAQM members, we prepare assessments in accordance with SPP, NPF4 and SEPA guidance, and have experience of working with Perth and Kinross Council on a range of planning applications.
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Our Services in Perth
Air Quality Assessment
Planning-stage air quality assessments for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments in Perth and Kinross, prepared in accordance with SPP, NPF4 and SEPA guidance.
Learn more →Dust Assessment & CEMP
Construction dust risk assessments and Construction Environmental Management Plans for developments across Perth and Kinross, accounting for SEPA guidance and proximity to protected sites.
Learn more →Food & Drink Odour Assessment
Odour impact assessments for whisky distilleries, food processing and commercial kitchen operations across Perth and Kinross. Prepared in accordance with SEPA and IAQM guidance.
Learn more →Odour Impact Assessment
Odour assessments for agricultural, industrial and other odour-generating developments in the Perth area. We work to SEPA, IAQM and Environment Agency guidance as applicable.
Learn more →Areas We Cover in Perth
- Perth city centre
- A9 corridor
- M90 corridor
- Kinross
- Crieff
- Pitlochry
- Blairgowrie
- Coupar Angus
- Auchterarder
- Aberfeldy
- Dunkeld
- Bridge of Earn
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an air quality assessment in Perth?
Perth and Kinross Council requires air quality assessment for planning applications where development may be affected by, or contribute to, poor air quality. Under Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) and NPF4, local authorities must consider air quality in development management decisions. The A9 and M90 trunk road corridors are the principal sources of concern in Perth, and applications for sensitive uses near these routes will typically require assessment.
What are the main air quality issues in Perth?
Perth's main air quality concerns relate to the convergence of the M90 and A9 trunk roads, which together form Scotland's principal strategic route connecting central Scotland to Inverness and the Highlands. Elevated nitrogen dioxide concentrations are associated with the major road network around the city. The growing food and drinks sector — including whisky distilling and soft fruit processing — generates odour assessment requirements for planning applications in the city and surrounding area.
How much does an air quality assessment cost in Perth?
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, odour impact assessments from around £1,200, and dust risk assessments from around £800. Contact us for a free tailored quote.
Which environmental regulator covers Perth for air quality and odour?
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) is the environmental regulator for Scotland, issuing environmental permits for installations and providing guidance on odour and dust from regulated activities. For planning purposes, air quality is governed by Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) and NPF4 (National Planning Framework 4). Perth and Kinross Council is the planning authority and consults SEPA as a statutory consultee on relevant applications.
Do I need a dust assessment for construction in Perth?
Yes. Perth and Kinross Council expects a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) or dust risk assessment for developments involving demolition, excavation or construction near sensitive receptors. SEPA may also have an interest in construction dust where there is potential for impacts on the River Tay SAC or other protected sites. We prepare dust assessments and CEMPs in accordance with IAQM guidance.