Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 10, 2024

Purpose: To request Adoption of an Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document for North Northamptonshire

Content: RESOLVED   KEY DECISION   That the Executive reviewed and approved adoption of the Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (AQ SPD).     Reasons for Recommendations:   Production of an AQ SPD facilitates a consistent and transparent approach to managing air quality in new developments across North Northamptonshire. It is more cost-effective to respond pro-actively to maintain and reduce air pollution levels than to allow air pollution to deteriorate. North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) does not have an air quality management area and the adoption of this AQ SPD will assist NNC  departments to act collectively with respect to planned new development to ensure that air pollution remains below legal limits.           Alternative Options Considered: Not to publish an AQ SPD, as the Council is not under a legal obligation to produce an AQ SPD. This option was not chosen because the existing EMAQN AQ SPD is regularly referenced by Environmental Protection Officers and provides guidance to developers in an open and transparent way on how to reduce air pollution levels relating to new developments.