Introduction & Welcome Environmental Protection Scotland Dr Geeta Puri Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland #EPSAQIAreview

AQIA reports – submitted by developers as part of the environmental statement required when developers seek planning permission from the local authority: e.g. New homes retail/commercial facilities Renewable energy schemes Transport developments

An Environmental Statement is a publicly available document An Environmental Statement is a publicly available document. It sets out the developer’s own assessment of the likely environmental effects of the proposed development. For larger projects the ES is usually prepared by a consultant on behalf of the developer Local Development Plan Strategic Development Plan AQMA? LEZ?

Modelling potential impacts on air quality Monitoring data Sensitive receptors Cumulative impacts Adequate modelling of air quality needs to be undertaken along with an understanding of other developments in the area which may have a cumulative impact