Planning and development

Ricardo offers a comprehensive range of air quality assessment services to support clients in the UK and abroad throughout the planning application and permitting processes. We can also provide specialist air quality assessment services as part of a wider team for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). Our services include:

• Screening and scoping, DMRB Screening Assessments and D1 Stack Height Assessments

• Construction Dust Assessments and Management Plans

• Detailed air quality modelling

• Odour modelling

• Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)

• Site Suitability Assessment

• Air Quality Neutral Assessments

• EIA Review

• Expert witness support

We are experts in assessing impacts from a variety of sources:

• Road traffic

• Commercial and residential developments

• CHPs and boilers

• Industrial sites

• Waste

• Construction

• Airports

We also provide training on the air quality impact assessment process through our EMAQ+ programme.