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APPENDIX 6.5 LOCAL PLANNING POLICY

In addition to the national planning policy framework there are also local planning documents which set out local planning policies. These are presented for the local authorities within the detailed air quality study area.

1. South Bucks District Council

1.1.1 The South Bucks District Council Core Strategy (Ref. 6-31) includes Core Policy 16: South of Iver, in which ‘the Council will generally support appropriate employment generating development or redevelopment on Court Lane, Thorney Business Park and Trading Estate, with particular encouragement to be given to uses that would result in a reduction in HGV movements. Any scheme should: recognise the context of the site, and address issues including possible land contamination and the odour and air quality issues associated with the nearby water treatment works and the M25.’ 1.1.2 The South Bucks District Core Strategy also includes Core Policy 13: Environmental Resource Management, which has a target for ‘the reduction in

NO 2 levels, leading to improvements in local air quality .’ 1.1.3 The South Bucks Local Development Scheme (Ref. 6-32) does not include specific air quality policies. 1.1.4 The Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for South Bucks (Ref. 6-33) includes several policies regarding traffic related emissions. These policies are outlined below: a) ‘Action 9: The Council will encourage the Highways Agency to investigate the use of signs within the AQMAs advising of the motorway stretches covered by the AQMA and providing information regarding pollution levels and measures individuals could take to reduce emissions; b) Action 10: The Council will encourage the Highways Agency to investigate the potential impacts upon Heavy Duty Vehicle emissions from the proposed rapid widening scheme between junctions 16 to 23 of the M25. The Council will encourage the Highways Agency to take action to mitigate any potential adverse impact identified and to consider measures to reduce HDV emissions;

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c) Action 11: The Council will continue to liaise with the Highways Agency to identify measures that can be taken to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions associated with congestion on the M4, M40 and M25; d) Action 12: The Council will work in partnership with Bucks County Council to review Heavy Duty Vehicle routes within the District to ensure that the routes are not contributing to significant nitrogen dioxide emissions through unnecessary congestion and inappropriate routing; and e) Action 14: The Council will work in partnership with Bucks County Council to identify areas of the District where traffic congestion causes nitrogen dioxide levels close to the annual mean nitrogen dioxide National Air Quality Objective. The Council will work with Bucks County Council to identify measures to reduce congestion in these areas.’

2. London of Hounslow

2.1.1 The London Borough of Hounslow’s Draft Local Plan (Ref. 6-34) includes Objective 07 (Ensuring Environmental Quality): ‘To protect from, mitigate and seek to reduce the detrimental effects of noise, poor air quality and general environmental pollution through strong environmental standards.’ The Local Plan also included a policy regarding air quality : a) Policy EQ4 – Air Quality: ‘We will seek to reduce the potential air quality impacts of development and promote improved air quality conditions across the borough, in line with the Air Quality Action Plan. We will achieve this by: i) assessing the potential air quality impacts of development proposals; ii) encouraging air quality sensitive development to be located in the most appropriate places, and requiring mitigation measures to minimise adverse impacts on end users through planning conditions; and iii) ensuring that development does not exacerbate existing air pollution and wherever possible improves air quality, by promoting development that reduces and limits exposure to emissions through on-site mitigation and is ‘air quality neutral’, and through promoting sustainable design and seeking developer contributions where appropriate, consistent with the

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London Plan, the Mayor’s Air Quality Strategy and the National Air Quality Strategy.’ 2.1.2 The London Borough of Hounslow’s Core Strategy (Ref. 6-35) also includes several policies regarding air quality, these are outlined below: a) ENV.5 Environmental Quality: ENV.5.1: ‘As highlighted through previous consultation, it is important that whilst promoting growth and regeneration in the borough, that the quality of the environment is protected and enhanced. This includes the water, air and land quality, and noise and light pollution. Hounslow’s environmental quality is affected by activities with Heathrow airport, high levels of traffic, and other emissions from domestic and commercial premises. The high levels of oxides of nitrogen generated by these uses means that Hounslow is predicted to exceed both national and European limits for local air quality – as a result, the borough is designated as Air Quality Management Areas. It is important that new development does not exacerbate these problems, and that new developments are protected from the effects of pollution’; and b) ENV.5 Environmental Quality: ENV.5.3: ‘Taking forward priorities of the London Plan and issues set out in various local documents (including the borough’s AQMAs) the Core Strategy will set out the council’s position regarding the protection of and enhancements to, environmental quality to ensure that new and existing communities enjoy a high quality of life. This will include ensuring that new developments are ‘air quality’ neutral as a minimum and, where appropriate, contribute to reducing pollutant emission; ensuring that new developments are protected from pollutants; and taking every opportunity to remediate and improve areas that suffer from poor environmental quality.’ 2.1.3 The AQAP for the London Borough of Hounslow (Ref. 6-36) includes various actions regarding emissions from traffic, these are described below: a) ‘introduce Home Zones/20mph in residential areas subject to significant amounts of through traffic that should use alternative routes; b) implement Idling Vehicles Regulations and actively promote the use of the Dirty Diesel Hotline for reporting smoky vehicles spotted in Hounslow; c) implement schemes along the high exceedance corridors designed to smooth traffic flows;

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d) implement high occupancy vehicle lanes and freight occupancy vehicle lanes and freight priority schemes along the major exceedance corridors such as the M4 and A4; e) implement measures such as variable message signing and other measures to smooth traffic flows on the HA/TfL routes M4 and surrounding link roads; f) influence Route Management Strategy to take account of air quality; and

g) use of speed limits on major roads at the optimal level for NO x and

PM 10 emissions for the current traffic profile.’

3. London Borough of Ealing

3.1.1 The London Borough of Ealing Adopted Development (or Core) Strategy (Ref. 6-37) includes Policy 1.1: Spatial Vision for Ealing 2026: ‘To reduce the environmental impact of activities within the borough, protecting and improving air quality and ambient noise levels, achieving and maintaining a clean and healthy environment for all communities to enjoy .’ 3.1.2 The Local Plan for the London Borough of Ealing (Ref. 6-38) does not include policies specifically regarding air quality. 3.1.3 The London Borough of Ealing AQAP (Ref. 6-39) includes various proposals regarding emissions from traffic, these are described below: a) ‘Proposal 1: The Council will support and contribute to a feasibility study for the proposed Low Emission Zone for London and if appropriate implement such a scheme in the London Borough of Ealing; b) Proposal 2: The Council will consider adopting new powers to carry out roadside vehicle exhaust emission testing and issue penalty fines on those vehicles failing emission standards; c) Proposal 3: The Council will issue penalty notices on the drivers of stationary vehicles who leave their engines running unnecessarily; d) Proposal 4: The Council will erect signs at appropriate locations informing motorists to switch their engines off whilst stationary; and e) Proposal 42: The Council will encourage TfL to take action to reduce emissions from A40 Western Avenue and A406 North Circular Roads.’

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4. London Borough of Hillingdon

4.1.1 The London Borough of Hillingdon Local Plan Part 1: Strategic Policies (previously known as the Core Strategy) (Ref. 6-40) includes several policies regarding air quality management, these are listed below: a) ‘Policy EM1 (Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation) and EM8 (Land, Water, Air and Noise) aim to improve the environment by the need to mitigate air quality impacts especially around the strategic road network and Heathrow Airport, in order to work towards achievement of both national and European Union standards relevant locations and improve the local air quality for communities; b) Strategic Objective 11: focuses on addressing the impact of climate change, and minimise emissions of carbon and local air quality pollutants from new development and transport; and c) Strategic Objective 23: aims to develop and implement a strategy for the Heathrow Opportunity Area, in order to ensure that local people benefit from economic and employment growth and social and environmental improvements including reductions in noise and poor air quality.’ 4.1.2 The draft Local Plan: Part 2 for the London Borough of Hillingdon (Ref. 6-41) includes a policy specifically regarding air quality: a) ‘Policy DMEI18 (Air Quality): Development proposals should as a minimum be at least ‘air quality neutral’. Where air quality levels are above national and European regulated levels, proposals will be required to demonstrate appropriate reductions in emissions to ensure that local air quality levels for both proposed and existing receptors are met in accordance with the relevant European Union (EU) limit values.’ 4.1.3 The AQAP for the London Borough of Hillingdon (Ref. 6-42) includes measures to manage emissions from traffic, these include: a) ‘introduction of Home Zones/20mph in residential areas subject to significant amounts of through traffic that should use alternative routes; b) support the West London Transit Scheme project if appropriate; c) investigate the creation of Clear Zones; d) work in partnership with TfL to implement schemes along the high exceedance corridors designed to smooth traffic flows;

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e) investigate the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes and freight occupancy vehicle lanes and freight priority schemes along the major exceedance corridors such as the M4, A4, A40, and A312; f) investigate measures such as variable message signing to smooth traffic flows on the HA/TfL route M4 and surrounding link roads; g) investigate use of speed limits on major roads at the optimal level for

NOx and PM 10 emissions from the current traffic profile; h) identify air quality congestion – related hotspots throughout West London and the appropriate measures for delivering improvement in both congestion and air quality e.g. new access road from the A40 to Ruislip industrial areas; i) ensure the implementation of the Idling Vehicles Regulations; and j) consider the recommendations of the London Low Emission Zone Feasibility Study jointly with the GLA, ALG and TfL’

5. Reading Borough Council

5.1.1 Reading Borough Council’s Core Strategy (Ref. 6-43) includes policy CS34: Pollution and Water Resources which requires: ‘ Development will only be permitted where it would not be damaging to the environment through air, land, noise or light pollution… …Proposals for development that are sensitive to the effects of air, noise or light pollution will only be permitted in areas where they will not be subject to high levels of such pollution, unless adequate mitigation measures are provided to minimise the impacts of such pollution .’ 5.1.2 Reading Borough Council’s Local Plan (Ref. 6-44) does not include policies specifically regarding air quality. 5.1.3 Reading Borough Council’s AQAP (Ref. 6-45) includes four air pollution transport measures these are: 5.1.4 Air Pollution Transport Measures 1: ‘We will continue to progress the core infrastructure projects detailing in and arising from the Local Transport Plan 2006 – 2011, specifically : a) Cow Lane Bridges; b) Green Park Station and Multi Modal Interchange; c) M4 junction 11 improvements; d) Park and ride;

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e) quality bus corridors/mass rapid transit; f) Reading station upgrade; g) Third Thames Crossing; and h) Road relief road.’ 5.1.5 Policy TRN8: Major Highway Schemes and Associated Works ‘The borough council will seek to ensure that any major highway scheme implemented is instrumental in achieving substantial environmental benefits and/or improvements in public transport services .’ 5.1.6 Air Pollution Transport Measures 4: ‘We will continue to lead by example in reducing our own emissions of air pollutants and finding innovative ways to reduce our impact on the environment .’ 5.1.7 Air Pollution Transport Measures 12: ‘We will investigate mechanisms to reduce the impact of HGVs on local air quality in Reading, producing a report with recommendations within 18 months of the publication of this action plan.’

6. Borough Council

6.1.1 Core Strategy (Ref. 6-46) includes Core Policy 7 (Transport) which requires: ‘All new development should reinforce the principles of the transport strategy as set out in the council’s Local Transport Plan and Spatial Strategy, which seek to ensure that new development is sustainable and is located in the most accessible locations, thereby reducing the need to travel. Development proposals will, either individually or collectively, have to make appropriate provisions for: improving air quality and reducing the impact of travel upon the environment, in particular climate change. ’ 6.1.2 Slough Borough Council Local Plan (Ref. 6-47) includes Policy EM29 Air Pollution which requires: ‘Proposals for development which would results in significant deterioration of air quality, either by itself or cumulatively with other generators of pollution, will not be permitted unless means of mitigating the impact can be clearly demonstrated and achieved’ . However the policy was not extended beyond 2007. 6.1.3 Slough Borough Council AQAP (Ref. 6-48 and Ref. 6-49) has several strategies to tackle air pollution from traffic, these are listed below: a) ‘tackle congestion by seeking to widen travel choices and make travel by sustainable means more attractive than the private car;

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b) reduce queuing, improve the reliability of journey times and promote quicker, more reliable bus journey times along the A4 corridor by reducing overall demand for travel; c) improve the management of traffic particularly along the A4 to reduce congestion and improve air quality through investment in Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) and other Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) developments; d) review strategic traffic signing and identify other ways of providing information on appropriate HGV routes; and e) partnership working to reduce the impact of the M4 on Slough’s residents, workers and visitors. Seek ways to better manage traffic at M4 junctions, recognising that the way these junctions are managed heavily influences traffic flows along the M4 itself’

7. West Council

7.1.1 Core Strategy (Ref. 6-50) includes the Area Delivery Plan Policy 2 which requires: ‘The impact on the AQMA to be taken into account when developing transport solutions for the A339 and surrounding areas .’ 7.1.2 West Berkshire Local Transport Plan (Ref. 6-51) has several policies regarding traffic emission mitigation, these are listed below: f) ‘partnership working to reduce the impact of the M4 on Slough’s residents, workers and visitors. Seek ways to better manage traffic at M4 junctions, recognising that the way these junctions are managed heavily influences traffic flows along the M4 itself’; g) ‘LTP K1 Travel Choice: The Council will work towards widening travel choices in order to minimise congestion and improve accessibility and air quality in the District’; h) ‘LTP K2 Minimising Congestion: The Council will work towards tackling congestion on the District’s highway network in order to minimise delays and improve local air quality’; i) ‘LTP K6 Air Quality: The Council will fulfil its responsibilities for Local Air Quality Management and focus on ways in which air quality can be protected through the development management process; identifying areas where the Air Quality limit values are being or are likely to be exceeded; and establishing a framework for air quality improvements’; and

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j) ‘LTP K12 Freight: The Council will work with its partners, businesses, and hauliers to develop more sustainable freight distribution practices that support the needs of the District’s economy and minimise the impact on local communities and the environment.’ 7.1.3 West Berkshire Council AQAP (Ref. 6-52) has strategies to tackle air pollution from traffic, these are listed below: a) ‘signalised junction at Burger King roundabout; and b) amendments to Bear Lane junction of A339 as this junction can impact on A343 Greenham Road junction.’

8. Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

8.1.1 The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Core Strategy (Ref. 6-53) includes SA Objective 15 which requires: ‘a reduction in air pollution and the proportion of population subject to noise pollution.’ 8.1.2 The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Local Plan Preferred Options Consultation (Ref. 6-54) includes policy EP 2 specifically regarding air pollution: ‘The preferred policy approach is to ensure no significant effect on new or existing residents within or adjacent to an Air Quality Management Area. Proposals will be supported where significant increases in air pollution can be mitigated .’ 8.1.3 The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead AQAP (Ref. 6-55) includes three policies specifically regarding traffic related emissions, these are outlines below: a) ‘urban traffic control – Updating and extending the current UTC, in conjunction with better traffic surveys; b) junction Improvements - Modifying the layout of junctions experiencing chronic congestion; and c) monitoring road traffic – EP to advise Highway to undertake suitable counts and monitoring.’

9. Wokingham District Council

9.1.1 Wokingham District Council Core Strategy (Ref. 6-56) does not include policies specifically regarding air quality. 9.1.2 Wokingham Borough Development Plan (Ref. 6-57) does not include policies specifically regarding air quality.

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9.1.3 Wokingham District Council has a draft AQAP (Ref. 6-58) which includes several policies specifically regarding traffic related emissions, as outlined below: a) ‘motorway (Winnersh) relief; b) high occupancy vehicle lanes; c) motorway tolls; and d) development control restrictions on polluting processes with the AQMA.’

10. Council

10.1.1 The Hart District Council Core Strategy Scoping Assessment (Ref. 6-59) includes objective SA12: ‘To reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases and manage the impacts of climate change .’ 10.1.2 The Hart District Council Local Plan (Ref. 6-60) includes policy GEN 8 (Pollution) which states that: ‘Proposals for development which could significantly adversely affect the quality of air, surface water or ground water, will not be permitted .’ 10.1.3 There is no AQAP for Hart District Council because no Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) have been declared in their administrative area.

11. Borough Council

11.1.1 The Rushmoor Borough Council Core Strategy (Ref. 6-61) considers air quality through: a) Policy CP1 – Sustainable Development Principles. The policy notes that: ‘Development will be permitted subject to: h. Protecting, and where opportunities arise, enhancing the quality of natural resources including water, air and soil, particularly water quality at the River Blackwater and Cove Brook, and air quality on European designated site’; and ’ b) Policy CP16 – Reducing and Managing Travel Demand. The policy notes that: ‘The Council will work with County Council, the Highways Agency, and other partners on a cross-boundary basis where appropriate, to ensure that development proposals are permitted subject to: g. Taking appropriate measures to avoid adverse impact on air quality, including on European nature conservation sites .’

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11.1.2 The Rushmoor Local Development Scheme (Ref. 6-62) does not include specific air quality policies. 11.1.3 There is no AQAP for Rushmoor Borough Council because no AQMAs have been declared in their administrative area.

12. Heath Borough Council

12.1.1 The Borough Council Local Development Scheme (Ref. 6-63) and the Surrey Heath Borough Council Core Strategy (Ref. 6-64) have been reviewed to identify specific air quality policies. No specific policies were identified. 12.1.2 The latest Surrey Heath AQAP (Ref. 6-65) notes that progress had been made between 2005/06 in improving air quality through: a) ‘using liaison forums the concept of travel plans has been promoted and explained to both businesses and schools; b) the walking project has been initiated and the cycle network expanded; c) all the council diesel vehicles now specified to be fitted with to at least Euro 4 standard; and d) All new developments within the AQMAs are scrutinised for the effects of and to air quality and appropriate conditions imposed.’

13. Runnymede Borough Council

13.1.1 The Runnymede Borough Council Core Strategy (Ref. 6-66) includes Policy SP09 (Sustainable Transport) which states that: ‘ Promoting sustainable transport is a key element of supporting sustainable development as vehicle emissions add to greenhouse gases contributing to climate change, and have a negative impact on air quality. National policy emphasises the need to move towards greater use of more sustainable transport modes by reducing car travel and increasing cycling and public transport use .’ However, the strategy was withdrawn in July 2014. 13.1.2 The new Runnymede Borough Council Local Plan 2035 (Ref. 6-67) will contain a policy regarding air quality: ‘ The LP should implement policies to help the achievement of the air and noise actions and objectives…where appropriate. The LP could bring forward policies to manage traffic and minimise demand so that the number of vehicles on the local road network is positively reduced to ease congestion, improve noise levels and improve air

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quality. Location of development should carefully consider issues of nuisance .’ 13.1.3 The Runnymede Local Development Scheme (Ref. 6-68) does not contain any specific policies regarding air quality. The Local Development Framework (Ref. 6-69) considers air quality through Policy NRM7: Air Quality:

‘Local authorities and other relevant bodies should seek an improvement in air quality in their areas so that there is a significant reduction in the number of days of medium and high air pollution by 2026. Local Development Documents and development control can help to achieve improvements in local air quality through:

a) ensuring consistency with Air Quality Management Plans; b) reducing the environmental impacts of transport and congestion management, and support the use of cleaner transport fuels; c) mitigating the impact of development and reduce exposure to poor air quality through design, particularly for residential development in areas which already, or are likely to, exceed national air quality objectives; and d) encouraging the use of best practice during construction activities to reduce the levels of dust and other pollutants.’ 13.1.4 Runnymede Borough Council AQAP (Ref. 6-70) contains traffic emissions control actions taken to improve air quality in the Borough, including: a) ‘installation of electric vehicle charge points; b) provision of renewable refuelling infrastructure; c) parking and loading restrictions- HGVs; d) improvements to the standard of Runneymede Council’s fleet; e) investments to improve the standard of Runnymede’s bus fleet; f) low emission zone; and g) idling vehicles enforcement – HGV drivers.’

14. Spelthorne Borough Council

14.1.1 The Spelthorne Core Strategy (Ref. 6-71) considers air quality in two policies: Strategic Policy SP6: Maintaining and Improving the Environment and Policy EN3: Air Quality.

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14.1.2 Strategic Policy SP6: Maintaining and Improving the Environment indicates that: ‘The Council will seek to maintain and improve the quality of the environment of the Borough. It will: b) Contribute to improving air quality in the Borough .’ 14.1.3 Policy EN3: Air Quality notes that: ‘The Council will seek to improve air quality of the Borough and minimise harm from poor air quality by : a) supporting measures to encourage non-car based means of travel; b) supporting appropriate measures to reduce traffic congestion where it is a contributor to existing areas of poor air quality; and c) requiring an air quality assessment where development: i) is in an AQMA, and ii) generates significant levels of pollution, or iii) increases traffic volumes or congestion, or iv) is for non-residential uses of 1000m2 or greater, or v) is for 10 or more dwellings, or vi) involves development sensitive to poor air quality d) refusing development where the adverse effects on air quality are of a significant scale, either individually or in combination with other proposals, and which are not outweighed by other important considerations or effects and cannot be appropriately and effectively mitigated; and e) Refusing development where the adverse effects of existing air quality on future occupiers are of a significant scale which cannot be appropriately or effectively mitigated and which are not outweighed by other material considerations.’ 14.1.4 The Spelthorne AQAP (Ref. 6-72) contains a number of actions to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions from road traffic, including: a) ‘identify and implement long-term solutions for the reduction of emissions from road vehicles using Highway Agency controlled trunk roads within Spelthorne; b) install vehicle activated signs to control road traffic speeds at appropriate locations within Spelthorne;

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c) investigate the feasibility of installing variable message signs to provide travel advice information at appropriate locations in and around the ; d) carry out a feasibility study into the development of a lorry routing strategy; and e) buses operating along critical corridors within the borough of Spelthorne will be encouraged to have Euro III compliant engines.’

15. Wycombe District Council

15.1.1 Wycombe District Council Core Strategy (Ref. 6-73) has a policy regarding emissions from transport; this is Policy CS 16 Transport: a) ‘development proposals shall be consistent with and contribute to the implementation of the agreed transport strategies and priorities set out in the Local Transport Plan, including its area action plans, and the longer term shared vision for transport in b) in particular the Council will work with the County Council and other relevant agencies to: i) ensure that the implications of planned growth in and for transport links to the Thames Valley and Heathrow, including the impact of traffic growth on the A4010 through Princes Risborough, High Wycombe and the Area of Outstanding National Beauty, are fully addressed at a regional and sub-regional level; ii) deliver a transport hub on the south side of High Wycombe that includes a regional coachway and improved public transport accessibility; iii) identify and safeguard from development future routes for public transport, walking and cycling, and road improvement lines; and

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c) development proposals must be assessed for their impact on all aspects of the transport system, including public transport and trunk and local road networks. Provision for any necessary improvements or mitigation measures must be secured first prior to first occupation of the development. Such measures should be consistent with and support the delivery of transport strategies and priorities set out in the Local Transport Plan.’ 15.1.2 Wycombe District Council Local Plan (Ref. 6-74) the Local Plan considers Air Quality in Policy G14 Air Quality, however was not saved past September 2007: a) ‘Proposed development which, by its nature, location, extent or generation of road vehicle traffic would be likely to cause a measureable deterioration in local air quality, as established by the Council’s periodic reviews, will not be permitted; b) planning permission will not be granted for any form of development that would have a similarly adverse impact on the amenity of nearby or previously authorised land uses, by virtue of smell or other forms of atmospheric pollution; and c) in an AQMA development which would be likely to cause an increase in emissions would not be permitted’ 15.1.3 Wycombe District Council AQAP (Ref. 6-75) has four actions regarding traffic emission and motorway management, these are listed below: a) ‘Action 1: We will press for, and co-operate with Government/ Buckinghamshire County Council, over implementation of improvements at ; b) Action 2: We will work with Highways Agency, neighbouring authorities and Buckinghamshire County Council in order to try and consider schemes in more detail and take note of findings from Managed Motorway Schemes that reference air quality across the District and within the AQMA; c) Action 3: Following the small expansion of the current AQMA as recommended in Stage 4 we will meet with the Highways Agency again to discuss the possibilities of actions 1 & 6 and will be in a better position to consider option 3;

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d) Action 4: We will actively support the larger National and South East schemes that may improve air quality along the motorway network and promote a modal shift to other forms of transport.’

16. References

Ref. 6-31 South Bucks District Council (2011). ‘South Bucks Core Strategy’. February 2011. Ref. 6-32 South Bucks District Council (2013). ‘South Bucks Local Development Scheme 2013-16’. July 2013. Ref. 6-33 South Bucks District Council (2006). ‘Consultation Draft Air Quality Action Plan’. March 2006. Ref. 6-34 London Borough of Hounslow (2014). ‘Local Plan Submission 2015-2030 Draft Volume 1 Part 1’. August 2014. Ref. 6-35 London Borough of Hounslow (2011). ‘Core Strategy: Preferred Strategy’. July 2011. Ref. 6-36 London Borough of Hounslow (2005). ‘The London Borough of Hounslow Air Quality Action Plan’. May 2005. Ref. 6-37 London Borough of Ealing (2012). ‘Adopted Development (or Core) Strategy’. April 2012. Ref. 6-38 London Borough of Ealing (2013). ‘Local Plan’. December 2013. Ref. 6-39 London Borough of Ealing (2003). ‘London Borough of Ealing Air Quality Action Plan’. 2003. Ref. 6-40 London Borough of Hillingdon (2012). ‘A Vision for 2026. Local Plan: Part 1. Strategic Policies’. November 2012. Ref. 6-41 London Borough of Hillingdon (2014). ‘Draft Local Plan: Part 2. Development Management Policies’. September 2014. Ref. 6-42 London Borough of Hillingdon (2004). ‘The London Borough of Hillingdon Air Quality Action Plan’. June 2014. Ref. 6-43 Reading Borough Council (2008). ‘Reading Borough Local Development Framework: Core Strategy’. January 2008. Ref. 6-44 Reading Borough Council (2003). ‘Review of Reading Borough Local Plan (2001-2016)’. January 2003. Ref. 6-45 Reading Borough Council (2009). ‘Reading Borough Council Air Quality Action Plan’. January 2009.

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Ref. 6-46 Slough Borough Council (2008). ‘Slough Local Development Framework. Core Strategy 2006-2026 Development Plan Document’. December 2008. Ref. 6-47 Slough Borough Council (2004). ‘The Local Plan for Slough’. March 2004. Ref. 6-48 Slough Borough Council (2005). ‘Slough Draft Air Quality Action Plan. Annex C of Provisional Second Local Transport Plan’. July 2005. Ref. 6-49 Slough Borough Council (2012). ‘Action Plan for Slough Air Quality Management Areas Nos. 3 and 4’. November 2012. Ref. 6-50 West Berkshire Council (2012). ‘West Berkshire Core Strategy (2006-2026) Development Plan Document’. July 2012. Ref. 6-51 West Berkshire Council (2011). ‘Local Transport Plan for West Berkshire 2011-2026’. Ref. 6-52 West Berkshire Council (2011). ‘West Berkshire Council Air Quality Action Plan’. November 2011. Ref. 6-53 Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (2008). ‘Revised Scoping Report: Core Strategy Development Plan Document (DPD) & Delivery and Development Principles DPD’. June 2008. Ref. 6-54 Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (2014). ‘Borough Local Plan Preferred Options Consultation’. January 2014. Ref. 6-55 Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (2009). ‘The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Air Quality Action Plan’. July 2009. Ref. 6-56 Wokingham Borough Council (2010). ‘Wokingham Borough Local Development Framework. Adopted Core Strategy Development Plan Document’. January 2010. Ref. 6-57 Wokingham Borough Council (2014). ‘Wokingham Borough Development Plan. Adopted Managing Development Delivery Local Plan’. February 2014. Ref. 6-58 Wokingham Borough Council (2009). ‘Wokingham Borough Council LTP2 Progress Report’. Ref. 6-59 Hart District Council (2014). ‘Hart District Local Plan: Core Strategy. Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report’. April 2014.

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