Air quality

A list of air pollutants currently being monitored in the borough and the locations of air quality monitoring equipment.

Find out more about how different types of pollution such as Carbon monoxide and Nitrogen dioxide can have an impact on your health.

Information about indoor air pollutants and how to monitor pollution levels in your home and workplace.

Download reports on air quality action planning and air quality review and assessments.

Information about Smoke Control and the Clean Air Act, including open fires in the home, bonfires and barbecues.

Frequently asked questions about air quality, the main sources of air pollution and the associated health risks, how to improve air quality and going smoke free.

Information for process operators on how to apply for a permit or make a change to an existing permit.  Also contains FAQs.

Read about the Councils requirements for reducing air pollution emissions from new development, conversions and change of use. These are set out in the Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document.

Information about regulation of part B processes including air pollution, relevant legislation and types of processes found in the borough.

Public Register of permitted processes. View electronic copies of the Environmental Permits that have been issued by the Council.

Read some of the frequently asked questions and answers relating to indoor air quality.

Information about air quality projects to raise awareness of the impact of air pollution and what can be done to improve air quality.

Information about the Airports Commission's recommendation for a third runway at Heathrow.

Information and guidance about the air quality in the borough.