Technical Review Services

Historically, odour has often been an overlooked subject that later causes issues leading to complaints, causing unnecessary problems for both local authorities and operators.

With increasing awareness in recent years, odour is becoming an ever increasing hot topic in the UK, with more developments are being objected to due to potential impacts upon local amenity.

Navigating the naunces of odour related assessments can be complex and understanding whether they are appropriate can be difficult without expert knowledge.

For assessments to be robust they must consider a range of assessment techniques to account of the very subjectiveness of odours and present findings that are appropriate for the relevant odour sources.

Odour Consultants have experience of providing technical support to many local authorities, building on many decades of experience.

We have provided critical reviews of a diverse range of developments and sizes, ensuring evidence submitted by applicants are robust and appropriate for the size and nature of development.

ODC can provide technical review services for pre-app submissions to help promote sustainable design approaches at early stages. Ad-hoc advice can be provided throughout development submissions, as well as detailed reviews of final assessments. This includes drafting appropriately worded planning conditions and reviews of subsequent information.

“I think the document is well written and contains the right amount of information for the purposes of supporting the Appeal Hearing Statement.”