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

2. 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

3. 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?

4. 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