Expert air quality, dust and odour assessments across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Our chartered professionals support planning applications throughout the region.
Stoke-on-Trent has declared several Air Quality Management Areas across the city, primarily along the A50, A500 and A53 corridors, where nitrogen dioxide concentrations have historically exceeded national air quality objectives. As a city undergoing significant regeneration following the decline of its traditional ceramics industry, air quality is a key planning consideration for new development across Stoke-on-Trent and the wider Staffordshire area.
The city's ambitious regeneration programme — including the Smithfield mixed-use development in Hanley, the transformation of former pottery works into residential and commercial space, new housing across the six towns, and major infrastructure improvements along the A500 — is driving strong demand for air quality assessments, construction dust assessments and CEMPs. Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Staffordshire district authorities expect technically robust assessments that address both road traffic emissions and the legacy of the city's industrial past, particularly where developments involve brownfield remediation.
At Air Dust Odour, we work with developers, architects and planning consultants across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
Screening and detailed air quality assessments for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Our assessments follow IAQM guidance and address the specific requirements of Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Staffordshire district authorities, including exposure assessment near busy road corridors and industrial source apportionment.
Dust risk assessments and Construction Environmental Management Plans for demolition, earthworks and construction projects across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. With extensive brownfield regeneration involving former ceramics works and industrial sites, dust management during earthworks and remediation is a particular priority. A robust dust assessment and CEMP are essential to satisfy planning conditions and protect neighbouring properties.
Odour impact assessments for industrial, waste management and commercial developments. Stoke-on-Trent's mix of remaining industrial operations, waste facilities and new residential development means odour assessments are regularly required to demonstrate that proposed schemes will not create unacceptable odour impacts on existing or future residents.
Odour risk assessments for restaurants, takeaways, cafes and commercial kitchens following the EMAQ+ methodology. As Stoke-on-Trent's town centres regenerate and attract new food and drink operators, kitchen odour assessments are increasingly required for new or expanded commercial kitchen operations, particularly in Hanley, Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding centres.
We provide air quality, dust and odour assessment services across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.
If your development is within or adjacent to one of Stoke-on-Trent's Air Quality Management Areas, or if it introduces new sensitive receptors close to busy roads or industrial sources, an air quality assessment is very likely to be required. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has declared AQMAs along key corridors including the A50, A500 and A53, where nitrogen dioxide levels have historically exceeded legal limits. Residential, commercial and mixed-use developments that generate significant traffic or are located near these corridors or industrial areas will typically require an air quality assessment as part of the planning application.
Stoke-on-Trent's ceramics industry heritage has left a legacy of former industrial land across the city, much of which is now being redeveloped for residential and commercial use. While most of the large-scale pottery kilns have ceased operation, some ceramics manufacturing continues alongside other industrial activities. Developments on or near former industrial sites may need to consider residual contamination, dust from remediation works and the cumulative impact of any remaining industrial emissions. Construction dust assessments are particularly important where earthworks involve disturbing potentially contaminated ground.
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, proximity to industrial sources 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 Stoke-on-Trent that require planning permission will need a construction dust risk assessment and, for larger schemes, a Construction Environmental Management Plan. With significant regeneration activity across the city, including brownfield redevelopment of former industrial sites, dust management is a particular concern. The assessment follows IAQM guidance to evaluate dust risk during demolition, earthworks and construction, and specifies appropriate mitigation measures to protect neighbouring properties.
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.
