Construction Phase Dust Impact Assessment
Construction Phase Dust Impact Assessment
Understanding the four key phases of construction dust assessment: demolition, earthworks, construction, and trackout.
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Chartered Environmental Consultants
Air, Dust & Odour
Assessment Consultants
UK odour assessment consultants, air quality consultants and dust impact assessment specialists. Chartered environmentalists delivering EMAQ+ kitchen extract assessments, IAQM 2024 dust impact assessments, ADMS-Roads dispersion modelling and noise & lighting assessments for planning applications across the UK.
10+
Years Experience
UK
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What We Do
Specialist Environmental Services
From initial screening to detailed modelling, our chartered professionals provide the environmental assessments your project needs.
Air Services
Air quality assessments, monitoring, dispersion modelling and neutral assessments for planning and development projects.
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Construction dust impact assessments, CEMPs and dust monitoring for demolition, earthworks and construction projects.
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Kitchen odour assessments using EMAQ Plus, extract assessments, sniff testing and odour modelling for commercial developments.
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Noise impact assessments, BS 4142 industrial noise surveys, construction noise predictions and residential noise assessments for planning.
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Lighting impact assessments, obtrusive light surveys, ecological lighting assessments and sports floodlighting evaluations for planning.
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Occupational exposure monitoring, workplace dust monitoring, indoor air quality assessments and BREEAM compliance.
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About Us
Chartered Professionals You Can Trust
Air Dust Odour is a specialist environmental consultancy founded by Malcolm Pounder, a Chartered Environmentalist with over a decade of experience in air quality assessment and environmental management.
As members of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) and the Institution of Environmental Sciences, we bring rigorous scientific expertise to every project. Whether you need a screening assessment for a planning application or detailed dispersion modelling for a major development, our team delivers accurate, reliable results.
How It Works
Getting Your Quote Is Simple
Three straightforward steps to get the environmental assessment support your project needs.
1
Consultation
Get in touch to discuss your project requirements. We will understand your needs and advise on the most appropriate assessment.
2
Documentation
We review your planning documents, site details and any relevant environmental information to scope the work accurately.
3
Your Quote
Receive your tailored, transparent quote with a clear breakdown of services, timescales and deliverables.
Recent Work
Recent Project Highlights
A selection of recent anonymised project types showing how we approach common air quality, dust and odour challenges across the UK.
250-home brownfield scheme in an NO2 AQMA. ADMS-Roads dispersion modelling with bespoke mitigation strategy — resolution to grant secured at planning committee.
120-unit pre-commencement CEMP discharge in a London borough. Full IAQM-format dust risk assessment with NRMM Stage V compliance — discharged at first submission.
EMAQ+ kitchen odour assessment for a London-borough restaurant fit-out. Discharge stack negotiated through stair core; consent granted at delegated level.
Latest Insights
From Our Blog
Expert articles on air quality, dust management and odour assessment to keep you informed.
EMAQ Plus Kitchen Odour Assessment
EMAQ Plus Kitchen Odour Assessment
How the EMAQ Plus framework is used to assess kitchen odour impacts for planning applications in the commercial sector.
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Choosing an Air Quality Assessment Company
Key qualifications and accreditations to look for when choosing an air quality consultant for your project.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we’re asked most often by planning consultants, developers and operators.
When does my development need an air quality assessment?
An air quality assessment is typically required where a development sits within or adjacent to an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA), where it generates significant additional traffic, where it introduces new sensitive receptors near busy roads or industrial sources, or where the local planning authority has attached a planning condition requesting one. The IAQM/EPUK guidance and the relevant Local Plan policy will normally clarify the trigger thresholds for your area.
What is the difference between an air quality assessment and a dust impact assessment?
An air quality assessment looks at the operational phase of a development — long-term pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide and PM10/PM2.5 from traffic, combustion plant or industrial sources. A dust impact assessment (DIA) is a separate construction-phase exercise following the IAQM 2024 V2.2 methodology, which evaluates the risk of nuisance dust from demolition, earthworks, construction and trackout. Many planning applications require both: the AQA for operational impacts, and the DIA for the construction phase.
How long does an air quality assessment take?
A screening-level assessment is typically completed within 1 to 2 weeks. A detailed assessment involving ADMS-Roads dispersion modelling normally takes 3 to 4 weeks from receipt of traffic data, although bespoke baseline monitoring (where required) can extend the programme to 12 weeks or more. We advise on realistic programmes at the quote stage and can prioritise urgent work where planning timetables demand it.
How much does an air quality, dust or odour assessment cost?
Costs vary by complexity. Air quality screening assessments typically start from around £500, detailed dispersion modelling assessments from £1,500, dust impact assessments from £600, and EMAQ+ kitchen odour assessments from £600. Every project is different — request a free quote for a clear, transparent fixed-fee tailored to your requirements.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Air Dust Odour is led by Malcolm Pounder, a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Full Member of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (MIEnvSc) and a Member of the Institute of Air Quality Management (MIAQM). All assessments are produced by chartered professionals and delivered in accordance with the latest IAQM, EPUK, LAQM and Environment Agency guidance.
Do you work across the whole UK?
Yes, we provide air quality, dust and odour assessment services across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Most of our work is delivered remotely from our office in Seaham, County Durham, with site visits and bespoke monitoring deployed where required. We are familiar with the policy and guidance of the major UK planning authorities including the GLA, all London boroughs and the major regional cities.