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Residential Acoustic and Air Quality

Morris Homes, Redditch, Worcestershire

Client: Morris Homes
Sector: Residential
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Disciplines:  Air Quality

Project Background

Morris Homes has secured a development site for a proposed residential project consisting of 236 homes located in Redditch, Worcestershire. This site falls under two different planning authorities, with 210 homes located within Redditch Borough Council and 26 homes within Stratford-on-Avon District Council (SDC).

The development required the fulfilment of a planning condition specifically related to air quality mitigation for the 26 homes within SDC's jurisdiction. To address this, Morris Homes commissioned MEC to provide an Air Quality Mitigation Statement.

Overview of MEC Services

The planning condition mandated the development to incorporate measures to reduce the potential air quality impacts caused by the project.

To meet these requirements, MEC’s team followed the guidance set out in the SDC Air Quality and Planning Guidance, Supplementary Planning Document. The mitigation measures proposed by MEC included:

  • Installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points to promote cleaner transportation options for residents.
  • Implementation of Low NOx boilers to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from heating systems.
  • Development of a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to minimise emissions during the construction phase of the project.

These measures were carefully designed to align with local air quality policies and ensure that the potential air quality impacts of the development were mitigated effectively.

Outcome

The air quality mitigation measures proposed by MEC were approved in October 2024 leading to the successful discharge of the planning condition. This allowed the development to proceed as planned, ensuring that the project met its environmental obligations and adhered to the air quality standards set by Stratford-on-Avon District Council.

MEC’s comprehensive approach to air quality mitigation enabled Morris Homes to move forward with the residential development, providing a sustainable solution for future residents while minimising environmental impact.

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