Odour Assessments

Odour emissions have the potential to cause adverse impact on amenity. Unlike typical air quality pollutants, individual perception to offensive odours can vary significantly between individuals.

Potential odour sources include food establishments, treatment works, landfill sites, industrial processes and agricultural activities.

Development must be designed appropriately and follow advice, so that significant odour sources are separated from sensitive receptors or appropriate mitigation measures are put in place. Aeolus Air Quality Consulting has experience in undertaking odour assessments for various odour sources, see this example.