Decision - Air Quality and Planning Policy
Decision maker
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Report author
Liz Hobden
Published
13 Jan 2022
Reference
6485
As published
the council's own words, uneditedRESOLVED: That Committee: 1. Noted the current position in relation to air quality and planning, and new development. 2. Supported bids to secure funding towards real time air quality monitoring infrastructure from the strategic Community Infrastructure Levy pot.
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The report explains how existing and emerging planning policies can secure air quality mitigation and, where justified, on-site monitoring for new developments. It does not support a blanket requirement for all developments, but supports seeking Community Infrastructure Levy funding for citywide real-time air quality monitoring infrastructure.
Outcome
approved
Recommendation
That the Committee notes the current position in relation to air quality and planning and new development, and supports bids to secure funding towards real-time air quality monitoring infrastructure from the strategic Community Infrastructure Levy pot.
Financial impact
No direct financial implications arising from this report.
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee
Date in document
13 Jan 2022
Stakeholders named
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Residents and visitors vulnerable to air pollutionCouncillors and officersDevelopers and applicants for major developmentsPlanning CommitteeEnvironment, Transport and Sustainability CommitteePolicy and Resources Committee
Next steps
parsed- Make bids to the strategic Community Infrastructure Levy pot for funding towards citywide real-time air quality monitoring infrastructure once the pot has built up.
- Follow the agreed Community Infrastructure Levy governance procedures, with the final funding decision made by Policy and Resources Committee.
- Commence a formal review of the City Plan in Spring 2022; the review is expected to take 3 to 4 years.
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