Air Quality

We have a legal duty to review and assess the air quality of the area against the National Air Quality Objectives in respect of Benzene, 1-3 Butadiene, Carbon Monoxide, Lead, Nitrogen Dioxide, Particulates (PM₁₀), Sulphur Dioxide.   These national, health-based objectives are designed to reduce pollution from industrial sources and traffic and improve quality of life for us all.

Air Quality Management Area Evesham

We have carried out a review and assessment of air quality in Evesham and we are satisfied that the air quality objective in respect of the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) annual mean specified in the Air Quality (England) Regulations 2000 is unlikely to be achieved in the section of Port Street Evesham between the Waterside/Port Street Traffic lights and the Shore Street Junction.

This means that we expect NO2 levels in this area to be greater than the targets we are required to aim for.

As we have identified what is known as an exceedence, we must set up an air quality management area (AQMA).

We are carrying out a further assessment to confirm the original findings and the boundaries of the AQMA. We will then develop an Action Plan, aiming to reduce the concentration of NO2 in the AQMA to below the target level.

• Download our report of the Detailed Assessment  (1.56 MB)

If you have any comments or would like to make representations about this report, please call keith Handy on 01386 565015 or email keith.handy@wychavon.gov.uk

• Air Quality Progress Report April 2008  (713.00 KB)
• Air Quality Progress Report April 2006  (298.60 KB)
• Air Quality Progress Report April 2005  (236.31 KB)
• Air Quality Progress Report April 2004  (374.63 KB)
• Air Quality Updating and Screening May 2003  (259.63 KB)
• Air Quality Review 2000  (163.06 KB)

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• Industrial Pollution
• Odour Nuisance
• Smoke Nuisance

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For more information contact:

Environmental Protection Section, Environmental Services,
Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 1PT

Telephone: 01386 565015 between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Fax: 01386 561826
Email: environmental.health@wychavon.gov.uk