Air pollution levels in York
Air Quality Management Area, what you can do to help improve air quality in York, air quality modelling, smoky vehicles and stage 4 review and assessment
Air quality and planning
We have a legal obligation to pursue the air quality objectives at all locations in the city. On this basis we may reject, or require amendments to, proposals which are considered likely to result in a significant deterioration in air quality and/or which are likely to introduce new opportunities for exposure in existing areas of poor air quality
Chimney height approvals
The Clean Air Act, 1993, introduced a wide range of new regulations including those which control smoke emissions and the height of chimneys
Industrial air pollution
We have various powers to deal with pollution arising from commercial and industrial sites. The Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 requires the operators of specified processes to apply for and comply with a permit
Odours
Is something getting up your nose? Find out how we can help you resolve problems arising from unpleasant odours, fumes and gases.
Smoky vehicles
You can help tackle the problem of excessive smoke from commercial vehicles, such as a buses or lorries
Smoke control areas
Certain areas of York have been designated smoke control areas. This means that all buildings in these areas must only use authorised fuels in any working fireplace unless the fireplace has been exempted.
Smoke free
A total ban on smoking in enclosed public places will come into force in England on the Sunday 1 July 2007
Environmental protection unit
9 St Leonard's Place, York YO1 7ET
tel: (01904) 551555
fax: (01904) 551590
email:
environmental.protection @york.gov.uk
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm
Noise Patrol operates 9pm to 3am Friday and Saturday (answerphone outside these hours) (01904) 551555