Policy information sourced from the Elmbridge Development Management Plan
DM5 - Pollution
Noise, odour and light
All development that may result in noise or odour emissions or light pollution will be expected to incorporate appropriate attenuation measures to mitigate the effect on existing and future residents. New development located near to existing noise, odour or light generating uses will be expected to demonstrate that the proposal is compatible and will not result in unacceptable living standards, for example through the mitigation measures, the design of the building and its orientation and layout.
Floodlighting
Floodlighting of sports grounds and historic/architectural features will be permitted provided there is no unacceptable harm to biodiversity, intrinsically dark landscapes, such as the Green Belt, or the local character and amenity of the area, taking into account the benefits to and/or impact on:
- The use and viability of the facility,
- Nature conservation and wildlife,
- Residential amenities and the wider community, and
- Highway safety.
Support will be given to the replacement of existing lighting to minimise its impact and improve energy efficiency. Applicants should consider incorporating mitigation measures to prevent light spillage beyond the focus of the lighting and should limit hours of use to reasonable times.
Air quality
Within designated Air Quality Management Areas8 , the Council will promote measures to improve air quality and will expect development proposals to avoid introducing additional sources of air pollution. For proposals falling within an Air Quality Management Area and/or where the Council considers that air quality objectives are likely to be prejudiced, applicants will be expected to submit a detailed specialist report which sets out the impact that the proposed development would have upon air quality. Planning permission will not be granted for proposals where there is significant adverse impact upon the status of the Air Quality Management Area or where air quality may have a harmful effect on the health of future occupiers of the development, taking into account their sensitivity to pollutants, unless the harm can be suitably mitigated.
Water quality
Development proposals should be designed and/or located to prevent or limit the input of pollutants into water bodies and the groundwater. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) should be incorporated wherever practical to reduce the discharge of surface water to the sewer network.
To minimise the impact of development and potential sources of pollution, the Council will seek appropriate conditions attached to planning permissions to secure mitigation measures.
For more information please see the Elmbridge Development Management Plan