Policy information sourced from the Westminster City Plan
32. Air quality
A: The council is committed to improving air quality in the city and expects development to reduce exposure to poor air quality and maximise opportunities to improve it locally without detriment of air quality in other areas.
AIR QUALITY NEUTRAL AND POSITIVE
B: Major developments and developments incorporating Combined Heat and Power (CHP) should be at least Air Quality Neutral.
C: Major developments in Opportunity Areas and Housing Renewal Areas and those subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment must additionally demonstrate how local air quality can be improved across the proposed development as part of an air quality positive approach.
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENTS
D: Air Quality Assessments will be required for:
- Major developments;
- Proposals that include potentially air pollution generating uses or combustion-based technologies;
- Proposals incorporating sensitive uses; and
- All residential developments within Air Quality Focus Areas
For more information please see the City Plan