ODC and APS produced technical odour and air quality assessments in support of the planning application for a new residential development in Devizes, close to an existing Sewage Treatment Works (STW).
Expertise Provided:
Odour Consultant and Air Quality Consultant
Project Period:
2021 – 2022
Project Type:
Residential
Technical Evidence provided
Odour Consultants were commissioned to undertake the odour assessment and Air Pollution Services were commissioned to prepared the air quality assessment in support of developing a new residential development.
Project Outline
Odour Consultants (ODC) prepared evidence to support the claim for a Statutory Nuisance, believed to be caused by odour originating from an adjacent restaurant and takeaway.
The local authority, South Lakeland District Council, are responsible for taking appropriate action against the takeaway to ensure there is no nuisance of nearby residential properties.
Our Role
The key focus of the project was to produce evidence to support the claim, but also to set out clear recommendations for the takeaway to overcome the nuisance, should the claim be successful.
ODC produced the odour evidence to support the claim. The assessment involved onsite odour surveys, comprising a series of sniff-tests to establish the odour conditions in line with good practice guidance. In addition, a risk assessment (using the EMAQ+ guidance) was carried out for the commercial kitchen to further understand the potential risks and what odour abatement and control methods ought be employed by the takeaway.
Our Services
- Odour Consultants (ODC) acted as the odour experts supporting the claim.
Our Value
- Provided client-focused support to ensure all concerns were addressed and explained in a clear and concise manner.
- Produced robust evidence to support the claim.
- Set out clear recommendations for odour control and abatement.