Decision details

The 2022 Air Quality Action Plan for Chideock has now received approval by Defra. The council is seeking a decision to formally adopt the plan.

That the Air Quality Action Plan for Chideock be approved and adopted.

Reason for decision

The Air Quality Action Plan is required as part of the Councils statutory duty within the Local Air Quality Management framework. The Council is committed to improving the air quality and it is important to consider the cost effectiveness and feasibility of different measures.

The Environment Act 2021 includes provision for additional air quality objectives related to particulate matter which have not been previously included in the national framework. The proposed AQAP reflected this addition.