Decision details

The strategy outlines the policies & mitigation approach to the impact of vehicular emissions from new development on protected habitats & species.

Decision

(a)       That the Dorset Heathlands Interim Air Quality Strategy covering the period 2020-2025 be adopted;

(b)       That up to £187,000 be allocated from CIL to fund a project coordinator, delivery of projects and monitoring over a five year period.

Reason for the decision

An interim strategy is needed to allow the Council to continue granting planning permission for new development and facilitating growth. The proposed interim strategy will simplify the planning application process by removing the need for applicants to identify and implement bespoke mitigation projects, in most cases, to mitigate the air quality impact of developments upon the Dorset Heathlands. Work needs to begin immediately on identifying and implementing projects.