Representation by Public Health England (Public Health England)
- Date submitted
- 17 June 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Thank you for your consultation regarding the above development. Public Health England (PHE) welcomes the opportunity to comment on your proposals at this stage of the project. The modelling reported in the application documents predict a slight deterioration in air quality (in terms of nitrogen dioxide) at 25 of the 49 modelled human receptor locations, once the proposed scheme is operational. However, it is also predicted that concentrations will remain beneath relevant air quality objectives at all modelled human receptor locations with the remaining 24 showing a slight improvement. Nevertheless, reducing public exposures to non-threshold pollutants (such as particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide) below air quality standards has potential public health benefits. We support approaches which minimise or mitigate public exposure to non-threshold air pollutants, address inequalities (in exposure), and maximise co-benefits (such as physical exercise) and encourage their consideration during development design, environmental and health impact assessment, and development consent. PHE have no additional comments to make at this stage and can confirm that we have chosen NOT to register an interest with the Planning Inspectorate on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.