The trusted environmental subconsultant for planning practices across the UK. Reliable, first-time-right reports — delivered to your programme and at a fixed fee.
Planning consultants need an environmental subconsultant they can rely on completely. Someone who delivers technically robust reports without fuss, responds to planning authority queries without being chased, and understands that your client relationship is yours to keep. That is exactly what Air Dust Odour offers.
We have worked alongside planning consultancies of all sizes — from national practices to boutique specialist firms — delivering air quality, dust and odour assessments that slot seamlessly into their applications and satisfy planning officers first time. We understand how the planning system works, we know what different local authorities expect, and we write our reports accordingly. You will never have to explain our methodology to a planning officer because we pre-empt the questions before they arise.
Our MIAQM and CEnv credentials give planning authorities the assurance that the work has been carried out by competent, accredited professionals. And because we cover the full range of air quality, dust and odour work, you only need one subconsultant for all your environmental assessment needs — keeping your supply chain simple and your project management straightforward.
The full range of air quality, dust and odour assessment services — everything your planning application is likely to need, from one trusted subconsultant.
Screening and detailed air quality assessments for planning applications of all sizes and types. We are experienced with the requirements of local authorities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and we write reports that planning officers and environmental health teams are satisfied with — reliably, on the first submission.
Dust risk assessments and Construction Environmental Management Plans prepared to the IAQM methodology. We know exactly what different planning authorities expect in a CEMP and we prepare them accordingly — including site-specific mitigation measures, monitoring protocols and the responsible person structure that planning officers need to see.
EMAQ+ kitchen odour assessments for food and drink uses, IAQM odour assessments for industrial and waste development, and odour dispersion modelling for permit applications. We are the go-to subconsultant for planning consultancies handling food premises applications — fast, technically sound and familiar with what councils require.
Where an air quality, dust or odour matter goes to appeal, we provide expert witness services, prepare proofs of evidence, and attend hearings or inquiries as required. Our MIAQM and CEnv credentials are recognised by the Planning Inspectorate as evidence of expert competence in the field.
We support the full range of planning application types — from early-stage scoping through to appeal. Whether you need a quick pre-application opinion or a full environmental statement chapter, we have the capacity and the expertise to deliver.
We are equally comfortable operating as a named consultant on the application or working entirely behind the scenes. Your client, your relationship — we are here to support you, not compete with you.
Yes — working as a subconsultant to planning consultancies is a core part of what we do. We understand the importance of operating as a trusted partner rather than a competitor, and we are completely comfortable working in the background. We engage with the planning authority on technical matters when required, but we always communicate through you so you remain in control of the client relationship. We are discreet, professional and focused entirely on making your project a success.
For straightforward screening assessments, we can typically turn around a draft report within 5 working days. Detailed assessments with dispersion modelling usually take 2 to 4 weeks, depending on site complexity and data requirements. We are experienced at working to tight planning timescales and can discuss expedited turnaround where your programme demands it. We always agree a clear delivery date upfront and deliver on time.
Our team holds MIAQM (Member of the Institute of Air Quality Management) and CEnv (Chartered Environmentalist) accreditation. These are the principal professional credentials for air quality practitioners in the UK and are recognised by planning authorities and the Planning Inspectorate as evidence of competence. We maintain our continuing professional development in line with IAQM requirements and stay current with evolving guidance and policy.
Yes. Responding to planning authority comments and queries — from environmental health officers, planning officers or third-party consultees — is included within our agreed fee as standard. We draft responses to technical queries, prepare supplementary technical notes where needed, and liaise directly with the LPA's environmental health team when it is helpful to do so. Our aim is always to resolve queries at the first attempt so your application keeps moving forward.
Yes — we work on projects across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. We are familiar with the variations in local planning authority requirements across different regions and nations, including the distinct policy frameworks that apply in Wales (Future Wales, TAN policies) and Scotland (NPF4). Whatever the location of your project, we have the knowledge to prepare an assessment that meets local requirements and is accepted by the relevant authority.
