Air quality monitoring sounds simple: put a monitor out, collect the numbers, write the report. In practice, small errors in how a survey is set up and analysed can produce data that’s misleading, rejected by a planning officer, or useless for the decision it was meant to support. We prepare monitoring surveys for planning and […]
If your planning permission came with a condition about construction dust, you’ll need a Dust Management Plan before work can start. Get it right and it’s a routine step. Get it wrong and you’re looking at delays, refused condition discharge, and in the worst cases a stop notice from the council. This guide explains what […]
If you’re planning construction work anywhere in the UK, the way your dust risk is assessed has changed. The Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) updated its construction dust guidance to Version 2.2, and the changes are significant enough that the same site can now land in a completely different risk band than it would […]
You’ve found a site. You’ve drawn up plans. And now your local planning authority has asked for an air quality assessment and you’re not entirely sure what that means, how much it costs, or how long it takes. Air quality can be a material consideration in planning. The need for an assessment depends on the […]
If you’re planning a development anywhere in Greater London, there’s one requirement you can’t skip: your scheme must be air quality neutral. Get it wrong, and your planning application can be delayed or refused. Get it right, and it’s usually a straightforward part of your submission. This guide explains exactly what air quality neutral means, […]
If you’ve landed here, there’s a good chance a planning officer has just told you that you need an air quality assessment and you’re not entirely sure what that means, whether you really need it, or what it’s going to cost you. That’s completely normal. It’s one of those planning requirements that sounds far more […]
Connecting with Our Community: The IAQM Early Careers Network stages an educational field expedition through its membership. As a member of The Institute of Environmental Science (IES), at Freshbreeze Environment Ltd we remain committed to building connections with our local community through collaboration with groups that share our values. We are excited to announce our […]
Introduction When many people live close together, it is hard to keep the air clean. In cities like London, there is a lot of traffic and many factories. These can make the air dirty. Air Quality Neutral is very important. It helps make sure that new buildings do not make the air worse. This keeps people […]
At Freshbreeze Environment Ltd, we are always eager to connect with our community and collaborate with like-minded organisations. An Inspiring Event Recently, we had the privilege of attending the anniversary celebration of Buzz Solihull, and what an inspiring event it was! Key Figures and Meaningful Conversations The occasion brought together key figures from across the […]
7 Must-Know Facts for a Healthier Homeffect Air Quality Introduction – Why Seasonal Air Quality Shouldn’t Be Ignored As crisp autumn mornings shift into the colder clutches of winter, most people focus on staying warm. But there’s an invisible factor that often gets overlooked, air quality, especially indoors. At Freshbreeze Environmental Ltd, we’ve seen how […]
