Planning and the Local Plan
We request air quality assessments for planning applications where the development may impact on air quality or where the development is close to an existing source of air pollution and may require mitigation measures as part of the planning conditions.
A key action for us and the neighbouring local authorities of Preston City Council and South Ribble Borough Council is the revision and updating of the Central Lancashire Local Plan. There will be further consultations coming on the development of the new Local Plan, these will be publicised when they are open. Our input is an important factor in shaping planning policies that are right for our communities and to ensure sustainable development, in relation to climate change, air quality and biodiversity.
We work closely with Public Health colleagues at Lancashire County Council to take action to reduce the health impacts of air pollution. Lancashire County Council are responsible for education, transport planning, highway maintenance, public health and procuring local vehicle fleets, to support county wide efforts to improve air quality.