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LAND TO THE REAR OF EDEN MEADOWS, NEWINGTON

AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT

plus new local powers to take action in areas with an air pollution problem. These will support
the creation of Clean Air Zones to lower emissions from all sources of air pollution, backed up
with clear enforcement mechanisms.

Local Air Quality Management

2.7 At the core of LAQM delivery are three pollutant objectives; these are: Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2),
Particulate Matter (PM10) and Sulphur Dioxide (SO2). All current Air Quality Management
Areas (AQMAs) across the UK are declared for one or more of these pollutants, with NO2
accounting for the majority. It is a statutory requirement for local authorities to regularly review

and assess air quality in their area and take action to improve air quality when objectives set
out in regulation cannot be met.

Swale Borough Council

2.8 The Council has declared a number of AQMAs with the nearest being located along the A2
High Street in Newington. The AQMA starts immediately to the west of the access road to
the proposed development and has been declared for annual mean NO2 emissions from road
transport. It is understood that Keycol Hill, to the east of the existing Newington AQMA will

also be declared an AQMA.

Medway Council

2.9 The neighbouring Medway Council has also declared an AQMA along the A2 High Street in
Rainham. Increased vehicle movements through this AQMA as a result of the proposed
development could also be potentially noteworthy.

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