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2013 Air Quality Progress Report for Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council In fulfillment of Part IV of the Environment Act 1995 Local Air Quality Management April 2013
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
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Local Authority Officer
Lisa Croft
Department Environment
Address The Civic Centre,
Telephone 01302 737579
e-mail [email protected]
Report Reference number
Doncaster PR2013
Date April 2013
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Executive Summary
The Progress Report for Doncaster Council for 2013 confirms the Borough generally
has many areas of good air quality. There are however several areas that exceed the
annual mean objective for nitrogen dioxide.
In five areas the declaration of Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) remain valid
and will stay in place for the foreseeable future. New areas have been investigated
over the past year leading to the decision to declare a sixth AQMA due in the
summer of 2013.
A detailed assessment is required in 2013 to confirm whether a potential seventh
AQMA should be declared in the Borough.
No further potential exceedence have been identified in the 2012 monitoring data or
via new developments and applications.
The action plan and other related policies still work towards meeting the objectives
and are progressing steadily.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 6
1.1 Description of Local Authority Area 6
1.2 Purpose of Progress Report 6
1.3 Air Quality Objectives 7
1.4 Summary of Previous Review and Assessments 9
2 New Monitoring Data 13
2.1 Summary of Monitoring Undertaken 13
2.2 Comparison of Monitoring Results with Air Quality Objectives 30
3 New Local Developments 63
3.1 Road Traffic Sources 63
3.2 Other Transport Sources 63
3.3 Industrial Sources 63
3.4 Commercial and Domestic Sources 63
3.5 New Developments with Fugitive or Uncontrolled Sources 64
4 Local / Regional Air Quality Strategy 65
5 Planning Applications 66
6 Air Quality Planning Policies 68
7 Local Transport Plans and Strategies 69
8 Climate Change Strategies 70
9 Implementation of Action Plans 72
10 Conclusions and Proposed Actions 99
10.1 Conclusions from New Monitoring Data 99
10.2 Conclusions relating to New Local Developments 99
10.3 Other Conclusions 99
10.4 Proposed Actions 100
11 References 101
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List of Tables
Table 1.1 Air Quality Objectives included in Regulations for the purpose of LAQM in England
Table 1.2 Review and Assessment Reports for Doncaster MBC for the purpose of Local Air Quality Management in England.
Table 2.1 Details of Automatic Monitoring Sites
Table 2.2 Details of Non- Automatic Monitoring Sites
Table 2.3 Results of Automatic Monitoring for NO2: Comparison with Annual Mean Objective
Table 2.4 Results of Automatic Monitoring for NO2: Comparison with 1-hour Mean Objective
Table 2.5 Results of NO2 Diffusion Tubes 2012
Table 2.6 Results of NO2 Diffusion Tubes (2008 to 2012)
Table 2.7 Results of Automatic Monitoring for PM10: Comparison with Annual Mean Objective
Table 2.8 Results of Automatic Monitoring for PM10: Comparison with 24-hour Mean Objective
Table 9.1 Action Plan Progress
Table 9.1.1 Doncaster Council Stand Alone Action Plan
Table 9.1.2 Overview of Previously Removed and Completed Actions
List of Figures
Figure 1.1 Map(s) of AQMA Boundaries (if applicable
Figure 2.1 Map(s) of Automatic Monitoring Sites (if applicable
Figure 2.2 Map(s) of Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites (if applicable)
Figure 2.3 Trends in Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations Measured at Automatic Monitoring Sites
Figure 2.4 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites in AQAM1.
Figure 2.5 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites in AQAM2.
Figure 2.6 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites in AQAM3.
Figure 2.7 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites in AQAM4.
Figure 2.8 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites in AQAM5.
Figure 2.9 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites outside AQMA‟s.
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Figure 2.10 Trends in Annual Mean PM10 Concentrations
Figure 9.0 Local Transport Plan Indicators
Appendices
Appendix A QA/QC of Data
Appendix B Maps
Appendix C Raw Data
Appendix D Biomass Calculations
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1 Introduction
1.1 Description of Local Authority Area
The Borough of Doncaster is bounded to the west and north by densely urbanised
communities, which formed the industrial heartland of the old West Riding. Although
many of the traditional industries found in this area (e.g. coal mining and steel
production) have declined significantly there are still a number of Part A and B
processes present within the Borough and neighbouring authorities which can be
considered as potentially significant sources of the relevant pollutants.
The area to the east and south of the Borough is much less industrialised and
densely populated with less potential for the air quality of the Borough to be affected
by industrial sources in this area. The Trent Valley power stations complex has in the
past been implicated in short term pollution episodes, as have the power stations
located to the north and northeast.
The A1(M) and M18 motorways run through the Borough and the area also has
important rail links, in addition to the airport located to the South-East.
The population, as of the 2011 census, stands at 302,402 residents (ONS, 2013).
1.2 Purpose of Progress Report
This report fulfils the requirements of the Local Air Quality Management process as
set out in Part IV of the Environment Act (1995), the Air Quality Strategy for England,
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland 2007 and the relevant Policy and Technical
Guidance documents. The LAQM process places an obligation on all local authorities
to regularly review and assess air quality in their areas, and to determine whether or
not the air quality objectives are likely to be achieved. Where exceedences are
considered likely, the local authority must then declare an Air Quality Management
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Area (AQMA) and prepare an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) setting out the
measures it intends to put in place in pursuit of the objectives.
Progress Reports are required in the intervening years between the three-yearly
Updating and Screening Assessment reports. Their purpose is to maintain continuity
in the Local Air Quality Management process.
They are not intended to be as detailed as Updating and Screening Assessment
Reports, or to require as much effort. However, if the Progress Report identifies the
risk of exceedence of an Air Quality Objective, the Local Authority (LA) should
undertake a Detailed Assessment immediately, and not wait until the next round of
Review and Assessment.
1.3 Air Quality Objectives
The air quality objectives applicable to LAQM in England are set out in the Air
Quality (England) Regulations 2000 (SI 928), The Air Quality (England) (Amendment)
Regulations 2002 (SI 3043), and are shown in Table 1.1. This table shows the
objectives in units of microgrammes per cubic metre µg/m3 (milligrammes per cubic
metre, mg/m3 for carbon monoxide) with the number of exceedences in each year
that are permitted (where applicable).
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Table 1.1 Air Quality Objectives included in Regulations for the purpose of LAQM in England
Pollutant Air Quality Objective Date to be
achieved by Concentration Measured as
Benzene 16.25 µg/m3 Running annual
mean 31.12.2003
5.00 µg/m3 Annual mean 31.12.2010
1,3-Butadiene 2.25 µg/m3 Running annual
mean 31.12.2003
Carbon monoxide 10 mg/m3 Running 8-hour
mean 31.12.2003
Lead 0.50 µg/m3 Annual mean 31.12.2004
0.25 µg/m3 Annual mean 31.12.2008
Nitrogen dioxide
200 µg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times a
year
1-hour mean 31.12.2005
40 µg/m3 Annual mean 31.12.2005
Particulate Matter (PM10)
(gravimetric)
50 µg/m3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times a
year
24-hour mean 31.12.2004
40 µg/m3 Annual mean 31.12.2004
Sulphur dioxide
350 µg/m3, not to be exceeded more
than 24 times a year
1-hour mean 31.12.2004
125 µg/m3, not to be exceeded more than 3 times a year
24-hour mean 31.12.2004
266 µg/m3, not to be exceeded more
than 35 times a year
15-minute mean 31.12.2005
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1.4 Summary of Previous Review and Assessments
Previous rounds of review and assessment have indicated that for carbon monoxide,
benzene, 1,3, butadiene, lead and sulphur dioxide there is little risk of exceedence of
the objectives.
The pollutants that have been of main concern are particulate matter (PM10) and
nitrogen dioxide as found in many other areas of the UK.
The Stage 3 assessment concluded that the nitrogen dioxide annual mean objective
would be exceeded in several locations in the Borough. Modelling and monitoring
has since confirmed this conclusion and in 2001 three Air Quality Management Areas
(AQMAs) were declared followed by a fourth in 2003.
An Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) was published in 2003 covering all four AQMAs.
A Detailed Assessment produced in 2010 concluded that further monitoring was
required before declaration should be made for a fifth AQMA in the Borough.
Following additional monitoring the 2011 Progress Report confirmed that a fifth
AQMA was required. AQMA 5 was declared in April 2012.
A Detailed Assessment was undertaken in 2012 for an area near the A1. The
conclusion being that an AQMA would be required.
In 2013 a Detailed Assessment to investigate an area on the A635 for exceedences
of the nitrogen dioxide objectives and a Further Assessment for AQMA5 is required.
The table below details each stage of review and assessment conducted.
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Table 1.2 Review and Assessment Reports for Doncaster MBC for the purpose
of Local Air Quality Management in England.
Report Name/Stage Date Produced Outcome
Stage 1 1998/9 Recommended Stage 2 for all
pollutants.
Stage 2 2000 Third Stage review required for
nitrogen dioxide and PM10.
Stage 3 2001 Concluded that the objective for
nitrogen dioxide (annual mean)
was not likely to be met in three
areas. Declaration followed.
Stage 4 2002 Confirmed that the objective
was exceeded in the 3 AQMAs
and that a further AQMA
declaration needed to be made.
Stage 4 (AQMA4) 2004 Confirmed the status of
AQMA4.
Updating and Screening
Assessment
April 2003 AQMA declaration supported.
No further likely exceedences
found.
Progress Report April 2004 AQMA declaration supported.
No further likely exceedences
found.
Progress Report April 2005 AQMA declarations remained
valid. No further likely
exceedences found.
Updating and Screening
Assessment
April 2006 AQMA declarations remained
valid. No further likely
exceedences found.
Progress Report April 2007 AQMA declarations remained
valid. No further likely
exceedences found.
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Progress Report April 2008 AQMA declarations remained
valid. No further likely
exceedences found.
Updating and Screening
Assessment
April 2009 AQMA declarations remained
valid. Detailed Assessment
required for nitrogen dioxide.
Progress Report April 2010 AQMA declarations remained
valid. No further exceedences
found.
Detailed Assessment May 2010 AQMA still being investigated in
terms of extent for nitrogen
dioxide. Waiting for further
year‟s data to decide on
boundary. Comments not yet
received from Defra.
Progress Report April 2011 AQMA declarations remained
valid. Monitoring data
confirmed that an AQMA
declaration required for
Conisbrough,for nitrogen
dioxide annual mean.
Updating and Screening
Assessment
April 2012 Declarations remain valid.
Detailed assessment required
for area of Hickleton.
Detailed Assessment August 2012 AQMA declaration needed for
area near A1.
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Figure 1.1 Map(s) of AQMA Boundaries (if applicable
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2 New Monitoring Data
2.1 Summary of Monitoring Undertaken
2.1.1 Automatic Monitoring Sites
Doncaster Council currently operates 6 automatic monitoring units in the borough in
addition to non-automatic monitoring. All of the locations are now effectively
permanent and all are located within AQMAs. Figure 2.1 provides the locations of
the monitoring units.
Unit 1 has not been operation this year due to issues with infrastructure but should
be back on line in the summer of 2013.
All PM10 monitoring within the report is measured using Tapered Element Oscillating
Microbalances (TEOMs), all data presented has been corrected using Kings College
Volatile Correction Model (VCM).
Details of the QA/QC procedure and further location maps are provided in the
Appendices
Details of the monitoring sites operated by Doncaster Council are listed in Table 2.1.
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Figure 2.1 Map(s) of Automatic Monitoring Sites (if applicable)
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Table 2.1 Details of Automatic Monitoring Sites
Site ID
Site Name Site Type
X OS Grid Reference
Y OS Grid Reference
Inlet Height
(m)
Pollutants Monitored
In AQMA?
Monitoring Technique
Relevant Exposure?
(Y/N with distance (m) from
monitoring site to
relevant exposure)
Distance to Kerb of Nearest
Road (m) (N/A if not applicable)
Does this Location
Represent Worst-Case
Exposure?
Unit 1
Unit 1 A18
Carr House
Road
Roadside 458027 402475 3 NO2
PM10 Y
Chemiluminescent
Analyser
TEOM
Y (4) 1.7m N
Unit 3
Unit 3
Market
Place
Urban
centre 457669 403611 3
NO2
PM10 Y
Chemiluminescent
Analyser
TEOM
Y (30.7m) 20m N
Unit 4
Unit 4
A1/A630
Grosvenor
Terrace
Roadside 454964 400745 3 NO2 Y Chemiluminescent
Analyser Y (15.7m) 7.3m N
Unit 6
Unit 6 A638
Bawtry
Road
Roadside 462278 400111 3 NO2 Y Chemiluminescent
Analyser Y (20m) 2.2m N
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Site ID
Site Name Site Type
X OS Grid Reference
Y OS Grid Reference
Inlet Height
(m)
Pollutants Monitored
In AQMA?
Monitoring Technique
Relevant Exposure?
(Y/N with distance (m) from
monitoring site to
relevant exposure)
Distance to Kerb of Nearest
Road (m) (N/A if not applicable)
Does this Location
Represent Worst-Case
Exposure?
Unit 9
Unit 9 A630
Balby
Library
Roadside 456333 401412 2 NO2 Y Chemiluminescent
Analyser Y (21m) 7.8m N
Unit 10
Unit 10
A6023 Low
Road,
Conisbrough
Roadside 451438 398528 2 NO2
PM10 Y
Chemiluminescent
Analyser
TEOM
Y (17) 2.95m Y
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2.1.2 Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites
Doncaster Council has 61 nitrogen dioxide diffusion tubes spread across the
borough. Tubes have been placed across Doncaster with regard to monitoring
existing AQMAs, identifying potential hotspots based on local knowledge, monitoring
main routes into the town centre and also with consideration to areas where future
development may have significant impacts.
Details of the QA/QC procedure is provided in Appendix A
A general overview of the diffusion tube network is provided in Figure 2.2 with more
detailed maps provided in Appendix B
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Figure 2.2 Map(s) of Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites (if applicable)
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Table 2.2 Details of Non- Automatic Monitoring Sites
Site Name Site Type
X OS
Grid Ref
Y OS
Grid Ref
Pollutants
Monitored
In
AQMA?
Is
monitoring
collocated
with a
Continuous
Analyser
(Y/N)
Relevant
Exposure?
(Y/N with
distance
(m) to
relevant
exposure)
Distance
to kerb of
nearest
road
(N/A if not
applicable)
Does this
location
represent
worst-
case
exposure?
North Bridge
(North) Kerbside 456946 403763 NO2 N N N 0.8 N
North Bridge
(South) Roadside 457308 403458 NO2 Y N N 9.2 Y
Regent Sq. Kerbside 457952 403123 NO2 N N Y (1) 0.5 Y
South
Parade Roadside 457975 403134 NO2 N N N 2 Y
Bennethorpe
Road Kerbside 459113 402842 NO2 Y N N 0.5 Y
Carr House
Road Roadside 459533 402768 NO2 N N N 6.8 N
Sheep Kerbside 462899 399328 NO2 N N N 1 N
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Site Name Site Type
X OS
Grid Ref
Y OS
Grid Ref
Pollutants
Monitored
In
AQMA?
Is
monitoring
collocated
with a
Continuous
Analyser
(Y/N)
Relevant
Exposure?
(Y/N with
distance
(m) to
relevant
exposure)
Distance
to kerb of
nearest
road
(N/A if not
applicable)
Does this
location
represent
worst-
case
exposure?
bridge Lane
Hayfield
Lane Roadside 463023 399428 NO2 N N N 2.3 N
Hurst Lane Kerbside 463888 398416 NO2 N N N 0.8 N
Hayfield
Lane/Hurst
Lane
Kerbside 464879 399699 NO2 N N N 0.7 Y
Gattison
Lane Roadside 461334 397977 NO2 N N Y (13.3) 2.3 N
West End
Lane Roadside 461164 398459 NO2 N N Y (23.8) 2 N
Bawtry Road Roadside 462242 400134 NO2 Y N N 3.5 Y
Stoops Lane Roadside 461362 400777 NO2 N N Y (14) 3.2 Y
Dunniwood Roadside 461875 400396 NO2 N N Y (9.5) 1.5 N
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Site Name Site Type
X OS
Grid Ref
Y OS
Grid Ref
Pollutants
Monitored
In
AQMA?
Is
monitoring
collocated
with a
Continuous
Analyser
(Y/N)
Relevant
Exposure?
(Y/N with
distance
(m) to
relevant
exposure)
Distance
to kerb of
nearest
road
(N/A if not
applicable)
Does this
location
represent
worst-
case
exposure?
Avenue
Burnham
Close
Roadside 460703 400559 NO2 N N Y (10.8) 1.2 N
Lindrick
Close
Roadside 459947 401538 NO2 N N Y (7.5) 3 N
Cantley
Lane
Roadside 460342 402108 NO2 N N Y (12.5) 1.2 Y
Gliwice Way
(Dome)
Roadside 459745 402638 NO2 N N N 3.3 Y
Gliwice Way
(Town)
Roadside 459721 402650 NO2 N N N 2.3 Y
Hall Flat
Junction
Roadside 456164 401227 NO2 Y N Y (6) 1.5 Y
Warde Roadside 455679 401000 NO2 Y N Y (10.7) 2.5 Y
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Site Name Site Type
X OS
Grid Ref
Y OS
Grid Ref
Pollutants
Monitored
In
AQMA?
Is
monitoring
collocated
with a
Continuous
Analyser
(Y/N)
Relevant
Exposure?
(Y/N with
distance
(m) to
relevant
exposure)
Distance
to kerb of
nearest
road
(N/A if not
applicable)
Does this
location
represent
worst-
case
exposure?
Avenue
Low Road Kerbside 451457 398659 NO2 N N Y (1.2) 1 Y
Clifton Hill
Junction
Roadside 451419 398540 NO2 N N Y (2.7) 2.2 Y
Waverley
Avenue
Roadside 455635 401002 NO2 Y N N 1.5 Y
High Road Roadside 456130 401258 NO2 Y N N 2.5 Y
Belmont
Avenue
Roadside 457010 402056 NO2 Y N Y (1) 1.5 Y
Mansfield
Road
Roadside 457022 402141 NO2 Y N Y (0.3) 3.7 Y
Airport –
Hayfield
Lane
Roadside 464986 399697 NO2 N N Y (0) 8.7 N
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Site Name Site Type
X OS
Grid Ref
Y OS
Grid Ref
Pollutants
Monitored
In
AQMA?
Is
monitoring
collocated
with a
Continuous
Analyser
(Y/N)
Relevant
Exposure?
(Y/N with
distance
(m) to
relevant
exposure)
Distance
to kerb of
nearest
road
(N/A if not
applicable)
Does this
location
represent
worst-
case
exposure?
Airport –
Gate House
Lane
Roadside 465719 400140 NO2 N N Y (9.3) 6 N
Airport –
Mosham
Road
Roadside 466895 400405 NO2 N N Y (0) 11.3 N
Airport –
Rose
Cottage
Roadside 467174 400372 NO2 N N Y (0) 5.5 N
Airport –
Hatfield
Moors
Background 468629
404336
404336 NO2 N N N N/A N
Airport –
Hatfield
Roadside 467755
408643
408643 NO2 N N N 2.3 N
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Site Name Site Type
X OS
Grid Ref
Y OS
Grid Ref
Pollutants
Monitored
In
AQMA?
Is
monitoring
collocated
with a
Continuous
Analyser
(Y/N)
Relevant
Exposure?
(Y/N with
distance
(m) to
relevant
exposure)
Distance
to kerb of
nearest
road
(N/A if not
applicable)
Does this
location
represent
worst-
case
exposure?
Woodhouse
Airport -
Hollinbridge
Lane
Background 469056
407623
407623 NO2 N N N N/A N
Market
Place
Roadside 457615 403630 NO2 Y N N 6.3 Y
Church Way Roadside 457379 403460 NO2 Y N Y (4) 4 Y
Stainforth Urban
background
464046 411818 NO2 N N N 9.3 N
KS Sandall
Lane
Roadside 461330 407823 NO2 N N Y (21.8) 1.5 Y
KS Horton
View
Suburban 461204 408140 NO2 N N Y (0) 6.5 N
Howden Roadside 452219 410224 NO2 N N Y (0) 7 N
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Site Name Site Type
X OS
Grid Ref
Y OS
Grid Ref
Pollutants
Monitored
In
AQMA?
Is
monitoring
collocated
with a
Continuous
Analyser
(Y/N)
Relevant
Exposure?
(Y/N with
distance
(m) to
relevant
exposure)
Distance
to kerb of
nearest
road
(N/A if not
applicable)
Does this
location
represent
worst-
case
exposure?
Avenue,
Skellow
Hill Crest,
Skellow
Kerbside 452195 410302 NO2 N N Y (0.3) 7.6 Y
Five Lane
Ends, A1,
Skellow
Roadside 452180 410377 NO2 N N Y(6.65) 9.35 Y
Skellow –
Crabgate
Lane
Roadside 452180 410402 NO2 N N Y(15) 1
Skellow –
Hampole
Balk
Roadside 452192 410389 NO2 N N Y(12) 1.8
Hickleton – Kerbside 448221 405303 NO2 N N Y(3) 1 Y
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Site Name Site Type
X OS
Grid Ref
Y OS
Grid Ref
Pollutants
Monitored
In
AQMA?
Is
monitoring
collocated
with a
Continuous
Analyser
(Y/N)
Relevant
Exposure?
(Y/N with
distance
(m) to
relevant
exposure)
Distance
to kerb of
nearest
road
(N/A if not
applicable)
Does this
location
represent
worst-
case
exposure?
Sue Ryder
Care Home
Hickleton –
Opp. Castle
Hill Fold
Kerbside 448132 405302 NO2 N N Y(3) 1.8 N
Hickleton –
Opp. Fir
Tree Close
Kerbside 448054 405319 NO2 N N Y(0.3) 0.8 Y
Hickleton –
John
O‟Gaunts
Kerbside 448218 405320 NO2 N N Y(0.3) 0.8 Y
Hatfield Post
Office
Kerbside 466295 409504 NO2 N N Y (0.3) 1.5 Y
Thorne – Roadside 468749 413300 NO2 N N N(0.5) 2 Y
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Site Name Site Type
X OS
Grid Ref
Y OS
Grid Ref
Pollutants
Monitored
In
AQMA?
Is
monitoring
collocated
with a
Continuous
Analyser
(Y/N)
Relevant
Exposure?
(Y/N with
distance
(m) to
relevant
exposure)
Distance
to kerb of
nearest
road
(N/A if not
applicable)
Does this
location
represent
worst-
case
exposure?
King Street
High Street,
Bentley
Roadside 456623 405744 NO2 N N Y(0.3) 2 Y
Willow
Street,
Conisbrough
Roadside 451446 398582 NO2 Y N N 2.1 Y
Doncaster
Road,
Conisbrough
Roadside 451485 398514 NO2 Y N Y(2) 2 Y
Sheffield
Road,
Conisbrough
Roadside 451425 398449 NO2 Y N N 3 Y
Low Road
Junction,
Kerbside 451426 398493 NO2 Y N Y(20) 1.5 Y
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Site Name Site Type
X OS
Grid Ref
Y OS
Grid Ref
Pollutants
Monitored
In
AQMA?
Is
monitoring
collocated
with a
Continuous
Analyser
(Y/N)
Relevant
Exposure?
(Y/N with
distance
(m) to
relevant
exposure)
Distance
to kerb of
nearest
road
(N/A if not
applicable)
Does this
location
represent
worst-
case
exposure?
Conisbrough
3 Low Road,
Conisbrough
Kerbside 451424 398555 NO2 Y N Y(0) 1.08 Y
27 Low
Road,
Conisbrough
Kerbside 451453 398632 NO2 Y N Y(0) 1.88 Y
32/34 Low
Road,
Conisbrough
Roadside 451440 398652 NO2 Y N Y(0.3) 1.78 Y
Mason
Arms,
Mexborough
Roadside 448047 399880 NO2 N N Y(3) 4 Y
Doncaster
Road,
Roadside 448004 399862 NO2 N N N 2 Y
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Site Name Site Type
X OS
Grid Ref
Y OS
Grid Ref
Pollutants
Monitored
In
AQMA?
Is
monitoring
collocated
with a
Continuous
Analyser
(Y/N)
Relevant
Exposure?
(Y/N with
distance
(m) to
relevant
exposure)
Distance
to kerb of
nearest
road
(N/A if not
applicable)
Does this
location
represent
worst-
case
exposure?
Mexbrough
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2.2 Comparison of Monitoring Results with Air Quality Objectives
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Automatic Monitoring Data
The data shown is measured using Chemiluminesence. Two sites did not achieve
the 90% required data capture, however it was not possible to annualise the data
due to the data loss being spread across the year.
The automatic monitoring results in 2012 record two exceedences of the annual
mean objective, both from sites that recorded exceedences in previous years. Each
of these sites are located in AQMAs.
Sites 6 and 10 although in AQMAs do not exceed and have remained below the
objective since 2008. However, they are not situated in worst case locations, and
further non-automatic monitoring confirms that exceedences exist. The annual
means are above 36µg/m3 which is considered borderline. No revocation is being
proposed based on this data.
All exceedences measured in 2012 are within existing AQMAs.
The data shows that levels recorded in 2012 are in most cases elevated compared to
2011.
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Table 2.3 Results of Automatic Monitoring for NO2: Comparison with Annual Mean Objective
Site ID Site Type Within
AQMA?
Valid Data Capture for Monitoring Period % a
Valid Data Capture 2012
% b
Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3)
2008* c 2009* c 2010* c 2011* c 2012 c
Unit 1 Roadside Y n/a 0 43.7 52.7 34
Unit 3 Urban Centre
Y n/a 99.8 33.4 30 32.5 44 45.5
Unit 4 Roadside Y n/a 90 42.2 41.3 43 40.5 49.9
Unit 6 Roadside Y n/a 80 31.1 32.3 36.8 36.9
Unit 9 Roadside Y n/a 99.7 35.3 35.7 33.4 33.2 37.8
Unit 10 Roadside Y n/a 68 39.6 36.7
In bold, xceedences of the NO2 annual mean AQS objective of 40µg/m3
a i.e. data capture for the monitoring period, in cases where monitoring was only carried out for part of the year
b i.e. data capture for the full calendar year (e.g. if monitoring was carried out for six months the maximum data capture for the full calendar year would be 50%)
c Means should be “annualised” as in Box 3.2 of TG(09) (http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/technical-guidance/index.html?d=page=38), if valid data capture is less than
75%
* Annual mean concentrations for previous years are optional
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Figure 2.3 Trends in Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations Measured at Automatic Monitoring Sites
Nitrogen Dioxide Results
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Year
NO
2 i
n m
icro
gra
mm
es p
er
cu
bic
metr
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Unit 1
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 6
Unit 9
Unit 10
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Units 3, 4, 6 and 9 have been used to illustrate the trends, these are the only units with a continuous, long term data set to clearly
show any emerging trends.
The data set over five years does not show a clear trend across the units. Site 9, a roadside site, is positioned furthest from the road
than the others, and shows the most stable concentrations. The other roadside sites (Sites 4 & 6) show a more varied picture with
varying high and low levels since 2007.
Unit 3, an urban centre site, remained stable for a number of years however levels since 2011 have been increasing. Unit 3 is
however located close to a car park and within an AQMA but further investigation in to this trend needs to be carried out.
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Table 2.4 Results of Automatic Monitoring for NO2: Comparison with 1-hour Mean Objective
Site ID Site Type Within
AQMA?
Valid Data Capture for Monitoring Period % a
Valid Data Capture 2012
% b
Number of Hourly Means > 200µg/m3
2008* c 2009* c 2010* c 2011* c 2012 c
Unit 1 Roadside Y n/a 0 0(51.1) 0 1(104.2)
Unit 3 Urban Centre
Y n/a 99.8 0(129.7) 0(46.0) 0 0 0
Unit 4 Roadside Y n/a 90 0 0 0 0 0
Unit 6 Roadside Y n/a 80 0 0 0(117.8) 0(102.2) 0 (67.8)
Unit 9 Roadside Y n/a 99.7 0 0 0 0 0
Unit 10 Roadside Y n/a 87 0(77.5) 0 ()
In bold, xceedences of the NO2 hourly mean AQS objective (200µg/m3 – not to be exceeded more than 18 times per year)
a i.e. data capture for the monitoring period, in cases where monitoring was only carried out for part of the year
b i.e. data capture for the full calendar year (e.g. if monitoring was carried out for six months the maximum data capture for the full calendar year would be 50%)
c If the data capture for full calendar year is less than 90%, include the 99.8
th percentile of hourly means in brackets
* Number of exceedences for previous years is optional
The recorded data shows no exceedences of the 1-hour mean objective being exceeded. Site 6 had a data capture of less than 90%
therefore the 99.8th percentile reading has been calculated at 67.8, and does not exceed 200µg/m3.
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Diffusion Tube Monitoring Data
All diffusion tube data for 2012 has been tabulated below. The distance corrections of
tubes to the nearest relevant exposure has been included in brackets. Monitoring
sites that are below the objective but where relevant exposure is further away from
the road source have not been adjusted as the levels at the receptor will be lower
than that measured, therefore no exceedences would be likely.
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Table 2.5 Results of NO2 Diffusion Tubes 2012
Site ID Location Site Type Within
AQMA? Triplicate or Co-
located Tube
Full Calendar Year Data Capture 2012
(Number of Months or %) a
2012 Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) -
Bias Adjustment factor = 0.80 b
DT1 North Bridge
(North) Kerbside N N 11 31
DT2 North Bridge
(South) Roadside Y N 12 39
DT3 Regent Sq. Kerbside N N 12 30
DT4 South
Parade Roadside N N 12 42
DT5 Bennethorpe
Road Kerbside Y N 12 42
DT6 Carr House
Road Roadside N N 11 31
DT7 Sheep
bridge Lane Kerbside N N 12 29
DT8 Hayfield
Lane Roadside N N 12 27
DT9 Hurst Lane Kerbside N N 12 25
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Site ID Location Site Type Within
AQMA? Triplicate or Co-
located Tube
Full Calendar Year Data Capture 2012
(Number of Months or %) a
2012 Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) -
Bias Adjustment factor = 0.80 b
DT10
Hayfield
Lane/Hurst
Lane
Kerbside N N 10 23
DT11 Gattison
Lane Roadside N N 11 21
DT12 West End
Lane Roadside N N 12 23
DT13 Bawtry Road Roadside Y N 12 40
DT14 Stoops Lane Roadside N N 12 41 (29)
DT15 Dunniwood
Avenue
Roadside N N 12 23
DT16 Burnham
Close
Roadside N N 12 23
DT17 Lindrick
Close
Roadside N N 12 22
DT18 Cantley
Lane
Roadside N N 12 27
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Site ID Location Site Type Within
AQMA? Triplicate or Co-
located Tube
Full Calendar Year Data Capture 2012
(Number of Months or %) a
2012 Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) -
Bias Adjustment factor = 0.80 b
DT19 Gliwice Way
(Dome)
Roadside N N 12 43
DT20 Gliwice Way
(Town)
Roadside N N 12 42
DT21 Hall Flat
Junction
Roadside Y N 10 50 (39)
DT22 Warde
Avenue
Roadside Y N 12 49 (35)
DT23 Low Road Kerbside N N 11 40 (36)
DT24 Clifton Hill
Junction
Roadside N N 12 38
DT25 Waverley
Avenue
Roadside Y N 12 35
DT26 High Road Roadside Y N 11 42
DT27 Belmont
Avenue
Roadside Y N 12 39 (37)
DT28 Mansfield
Road
Roadside Y N 12 44 (44)
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Site ID Location Site Type Within
AQMA? Triplicate or Co-
located Tube
Full Calendar Year Data Capture 2012
(Number of Months or %) a
2012 Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) -
Bias Adjustment factor = 0.80 b
DT29
Airport –
Hayfield
Lane
Roadside N
N 12 15
DT30
Airport –
Gate House
Lane
Roadside N
N 12 17
DT31
Airport –
Mosham
Road
Roadside N
N 12 16
DT32
Airport –
Rose
Cottage
Roadside N
N 12 18
DT33
Airport –
Hatfield
Moors
Background N
N 12 12
DT34
Airport –
Hatfield
Woodhouse
Roadside N
N 12 22
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Site ID Location Site Type Within
AQMA? Triplicate or Co-
located Tube
Full Calendar Year Data Capture 2012
(Number of Months or %) a
2012 Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) -
Bias Adjustment factor = 0.80 b
DT35
Airport -
Hollinbridge
Lane
Background N
N 12 12
DT36 Market
Place
Roadside Y N 12 36
DT37 Church Way Roadside Y N 12 40(36)
DT38 Stainforth Urban
background
N N 12 17
DT39 KS Sandall
Lane
Roadside N N 12 24
DT40 KS Horton
View
Suburban N N 12 14
DT41
Howden
Avenue,
Skellow
Roadside N
N 12 32
DT42 Hill Crest,
Skellow
Kerbside N N 12 46 (46)
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Site ID Location Site Type Within
AQMA? Triplicate or Co-
located Tube
Full Calendar Year Data Capture 2012
(Number of Months or %) a
2012 Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) -
Bias Adjustment factor = 0.80 b
DT43
Five Lane
Ends, A1,
Skellow
Roadside N
N 11 51 (44)
DT44
Skellow –
Crabgate
Lane
Roadside N
N 12 45 (29)
DT45
Skellow –
Hampole
Balk
Roadside N
N 12 41 (29)
DT46
Hickleton –
Sue Ryder
Care Home
Kerbside N
N 12 67 (51)
DT47
Hickleton –
Doncaster
Road
Roadside N
N 11 19
DT48
Hickleton –
Barnsley
Road
Roadside N
N 12 34
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Site ID Location Site Type Within
AQMA? Triplicate or Co-
located Tube
Full Calendar Year Data Capture 2012
(Number of Months or %) a
2012 Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) -
Bias Adjustment factor = 0.80 b
DT49
Hickleton –
Opp. Fir
Tree Close
Kerbside N
N 12 86
DT50
Hickleton –
John
O‟Gaunts
Kerbside N
N 12 78 (74)
DT51 Marr Kerbside N N 11 38
DT52 Hatfield Post
Office
Kerbside N N 12 34
DT53 Thorne –
King Street
Roadside N N 12 38
DT54 High Street,
Bentley
Roadside N N 12 35
DT55
Willow
Street,
Conisbrough
Roadside Y
N 12 33
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Site ID Location Site Type Within
AQMA? Triplicate or Co-
located Tube
Full Calendar Year Data Capture 2012
(Number of Months or %) a
2012 Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) -
Bias Adjustment factor = 0.80 b
DT56
Doncaster
Road,
Conisbrough
Roadside Y
N 12 40 (36)
DT57 3 Low Road,
Conisbrough
Kerbside Y N 11 49
DT58
27 Low
Road,
Conisbrough
Kerbside Y
N 12 42
DT59
32/34 Low
Road,
Conisbrough
Roadside Y
N 12 49 (48)
DT60
Mason
Arms,
Mexborough
Roadside N
N 12 36
DT61
Doncaster
Road,
Mexbrough
Roadside N
N 12 44 (38)
In bold, exceedence of the NO2 annual mean AQS objective of 40µg/m3
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Underlined, annual mean > 60µg/m3, indicating a potential exceedence of the NO2 hourly mean AQS objective
a Means should be “annualised” as in Box 3.2 of TG(09)( http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/technical-guidance/index.html?d=page=38), if full calendar year data capture is
less than 75%
b If an exceedence is measured at a monitoring site not representative of public exposure, NO2 concentration at the nearest relevant exposure should be
estimated based on the “NO2 fall-off with distance” calculator (http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/tools-monitoring-data/no2-falloff.html), and results should be discussed in
a specific section. The procedure is also explained in Box 2.3 of Technical Guidance LAQM.TG(09) (http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/technical-
guidance/index.html?d=page=30).
In 2012 the non-automatic data shows exceedences of the annual mean objective. The exceedences are confined to existing
AQMAs, areas awaiting declaration or detailed assessments to be carried out or do not represent relevant exposure. There are 3 sites
that exceed 60µg/m3, all are within an area where a detailed assessment is due in 2013.
Table 2.6 Results of NO2 Diffusion Tubes (2008 to 2012)
Site ID Site Type Within
AQMA?
Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) - Adjusted for Bias a
2008 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.98)
2009 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.91)
2010 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.92)
2011 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.79)
2012 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.80)
DT1 Kerbside N 38 35 38 32 31
DT2 Roadside Y 47 43 44 37 39
DT3 Kerbside N 37 36 34 29 30
DT4 Roadside N 51 51 49 42 42
DT5 Kerbside Y 47 47 47 39 42
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Site ID Site Type Within
AQMA?
Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) - Adjusted for Bias a
2008 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.98)
2009 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.91)
2010 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.92)
2011 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.79)
2012 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.80)
DT6 Roadside N 36 35 32 31 31
DT7 Kerbside N 34 35 35 29 29
DT8 Roadside N 34 29 31 24 27
DT9 Kerbside N 29 29 29 24 25
DT10 Kerbside N 27 25 25 20 23
DT11 Roadside N 23 26 27 20 21
DT12 Roadside N 27 27 29 23 23
DT13 Roadside Y 49 50 49 40 40
DT14 Roadside N 34 51 44
39 41
DT15 Roadside N 24 23 28
21 23
DT16 Roadside N 27 28 30
21 23
DT17 Roadside N 27 26 26
21 22
DT18 Roadside N 31 31 34
26 27
DT19 Roadside N 48 47 47
40 43
DT20 Roadside N 45 44 43
38 42
DT21 Roadside Y 60 56 58
46 50
DT22 Roadside Y 56 53 56
45 49
DT23 Kerbside N 43 41 46
37 40
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Site ID Site Type Within
AQMA?
Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) - Adjusted for Bias a
2008 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.98)
2009 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.91)
2010 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.92)
2011 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.79)
2012 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.80)
DT24 Roadside N 42 41 42
36 38
DT25 Roadside Y 42 41 41
34 35
DT26 Roadside Y 40 40 37
40 42
DT27 Roadside Y 45 42 47
37 39
DT28 Roadside Y 59 55 60
47 44
DT29 Roadside N 17 17 20
15 15
DT30 Roadside N 21 21 22
16 17
DT31 Roadside N 19 19 20
16 16
DT32 Roadside N 21 22 22
19 18
DT33 Background N 16 15 17
12 12
DT34 Roadside N 28 27 27
21 22
DT35 Background N 14 14 14
12 12
DT36 Roadside Y 44 42 44
33 36
DT37 Roadside Y 48 49 50
38 40
DT38 Urban
background
N
22 21 22
17 17
DT39 Roadside N 30 27 27
23 24
DT40 Suburban N 16 16 15
14 14
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Site ID Site Type Within
AQMA?
Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) - Adjusted for Bias a
2008 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.98)
2009 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.91)
2010 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.92)
2011 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.79)
2012 (Bias Adjustment
Factor = 0.80)
DT41 Roadside N 37 37 40
32 32
DT42 Kerbside N 58 (2 months) 53
44 46
DT43 Roadside N 59 (4 months) 60
46 51
DT52 Kerbside N 37 (4 months) 40 31 34
DT54 Roadside N 46 (3 months) 40 31 35
DT55 Roadside Y 41 (4 months) 40 35 33
DT56 Roadside Y 37 (4 months) 47 41 40
In bold, exceedence of the NO2 annual mean AQS objective of 40µg/m
Underlined, annual mean > 60µg/m3, indicating a potential exceedence of the NO2 hourly mean AQS objective
a Means should be “annualised” as in Box 3.2 of TG(09) (http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/technical-guidance/index.html?d=page=38), if full calendar year data capture is
less than 75%
In 2012 66% of the reported tubes recorded levels above those in 2011, 28% of results remained the same and only 6% were at lower
levels. However no significant changes have been observed.
All increased results were either roadside or kerbside, some of which will be attributed to lower bias as discussed in the 2012 report.
Sites showing stable levels included background, sub-urban and urban background sites, as would be expected and is in line with
national trends.
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Decreases were recorded at 3 roadside or kerbside sites. DT28 has shown a steadily decreasing trend since 2008. DT 32 is only
slightly lower than the previous year and is likely just to be normal variation. However DT1 islocated on a bus only lane and has
shown a steady decrease since this opened.
The number of non-automatic sites is such that a graph of all sites is not feasible. The most representative and relevant sites have
been divided into relevant areas and trends discussed.
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Figure 2.4 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites in AQAM1.
Long term monitoring is above the objective over most of the period and is relatively stable, although levels appear to have fallen over
the last two years. This is at odds with the automatic data which is increasing, further investigation into trends within AQMA1 will
continue over the next year.
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Figure 2.5 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites in AQAM2.
Many sites continue to exceed. Levels since 2007 have fluctuated but the last two years are some of the lowest recorded over the 6 year. period.
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Figure 2.6 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites in AQAM3.
The trend here is in line with data in AQMA1 and AQMA2, exceedences still continue however some of the lowest readings since 2007.have been observed recently.
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Figure 2.7 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites in AQAM4.
The trend here is in line with those discussed above, exceedences remain.
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Figure 2.8 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites in AQAM5.
There is more fluctuation here than in other AQMAs. Sites that are set back from the road remain below the objective. Those nearest continue to exceed however at lower levels than in previous years.
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Figure 2.9 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites outside AQMA’s.
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There is evidence to show a stable and slight downward trend in the data outside of AQMAs. Those locations above the objective in 2012 have previously exceeded and are located at worst case locations with no nearby relevant exposure. Those sites below the objective since 2007 show a clearer downward trend in over the period.
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2.2.1 Particulate Matter (PM10)
The data shown is measured using TEOM‟s and has been adjusted using the VCM.
The data capture for both sites is above 90%.
No measured data recorded an annual mean greater than the objective.
No measured data recorded more than 35 exceedences of the daily mean.
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Table 2.7 Results of Automatic Monitoring for PM10: Comparison with Annual Mean Objective
Site ID Site Type Within
AQMA?
Valid Data Capture for Monitoring Period % a
Valid Data Capture 2012 % b
Confirm Gravimetric Equivalent (Y or N/A)
Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3)
2008* 2009* 2010* 2011* 2012
Unit 3 Urban centre
Y n/a 93.4 Y 18.2 19.8 21.5 22.8 19.5
Unit 10 Roadside Y n/a 95.6 Y 22.6 24.1
In bold, exceedence of the PM10 annual mean AQS objective of 40µg/m3
a i.e. data capture for the monitoring period, in cases where monitoring was only carried out for part of the year
b i.e. data capture for the full calendar year (e.g. if monitoring was carried out for six months the maximum data capture for the full calendar year would be 50%)
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Figure 2.10 Trends in Annual Mean PM10 Concentrations
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Unit 3 is the only site with a complete data set over a long enough timeframe to assess any potential trends. Levels at this point
appear to show a slight increase up until 2012, where levels have fallen.
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Table 2.8 Results of Automatic Monitoring for PM10: Comparison with 24-hour Mean Objective
Site ID Site Type Within
AQMA?
Valid Data Capture for Monitoring Period % a
Valid Data Capture 2012 % b
Confirm Gravimetric Equivalent (Y or N/A)
Number of Daily Means > 50µg/m3
2008* c 2009* 2010* c 2011* 2012
Unit 3 Urban Centre
Y n/a 93.4 Y 6(27.4) 5 5(33.4) 15 12
Unit 10 Roadside Y n/a 95.6 Y 2 17
In bold, exceedence of the PM10 daily mean AQS objective (50µg/m3 – not to be exceeded more than 35 times per year)
a i.e. data capture for the monitoring period, in cases where monitoring was only carried out for part of the year
b i.e. data capture for the full calendar year (e.g. if monitoring was carried out for six months the maximum data capture for the full calendar year would be 50%)
c if data capture for full calendar year is less than 90%, the 90.4
th percentile of 24-hour means is in brackets
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2.2.2 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
Monitoring ceased in 2010 for sulphur dioxide. No exceedences had been observed.
2.2.3 Benzene
Monitoring ceased in 2004 for benzene. No exceedences had been observed.
2.2.4 Other Pollutants Monitored
Monitoring ceased in 2010 for Carbon Monoxide. No exceedences had been
observed.
There were 17 odour complaints and 6 dust complaints received in 2012, none of
which indicated the need for further investigation related to the air quality objectives.
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2.2.5 Summary of Compliance with AQS Objectives
Doncaster Council has examined the results from monitoring in the borough.
Concentrations within the AQMA still exceed the annual mean objective for nitrogen
dioxide and the AQMAs should remain.
Concentrations outside of the AQMA are all below the objectives at relevant
locations, therefore there is no need to proceed to a Detailed Assessment.
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3 New Local Developments
3.1 Road Traffic Sources
In 2012 planning permission was granted for the Finningley and Rossington
Regeneration Route Scheme (FARRRS). This major road scheme will link the A638
past the area of Rossington to the M18. A full air quality assessment was conducted
and no significant air quality impacts are likely from this development.
3.2 Other Transport Sources
No new air, rail or shipping sources have been identified in 2012.
3.3 Industrial Sources
A coal recycling facility is now operating in the Borough, an air quality assessment
was conducted via the Planning regime and the details are discussed in Section 5. A
permit has been issued.
3.4 Commercial and Domestic Sources
Two individual biomass installations have been identified as follows;
Campsmount School, Campsall, Doncaster.
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Doncaster.
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The procedure in Box 5.8 ofLAQM. TG(09) has been followed. The results showed
that the source above did not exceed the threshold in the relevant nomograms.
No combined impacts or domestic solid fuel burning areas were identified.
3.5 New Developments with Fugitive or Uncontrolled Sources
An air assessment has been received for storage of spoil in the Borough, the
conclusions of the report are discussed in Section 5.
Doncaster Council confirms that there are no new or newly identified local
developments which may have an impact on air quality within the Local Authority
area.
Doncaster Council confirms that all the following have been considered:
Road traffic sources
Other transport sources
Industrial sources
Commercial and domestic sources
New developments with fugitive or uncontrolled sources.
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4 Local / Regional Air Quality Strategy
Doncaster Council has a Local Air Quality Strategy and is working towards it.
However, as five Air Quality Management Areas have been declared in Doncaster an
Action Plan is in place which covers, in detail, actions which are also included in the
strategy.
Doncaster‟s Local Air Quality Strategy is available from the Doncaster Council
website at the following address:
https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Living_in_Doncaster/Environment/Pollution/Air/Air_Qu
ality_Strategy.asp
Doncaster‟s Local Air Quality Strategy will be reviewed as and when necessary in
line with Local Development Framework (LDF) and Local Development Plan (LDP)
timescales.
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5 Planning Applications
Planning applications received in 2012 with the potential to adversely affect air
quality are listed below. All were asked to provide air quality assessments to consider
the impact of the development.
Application No: 12/02133FULM Proposal: Hybrid application consisting of: Full consent for 264 dwellings, associated access, car parking and off-site junction improvements, landscaping and open space enhancements including equipped play areas, an eco-resource shelter, change of use for ancillary non-residential uses (A3/ B1(c)/D1) within the existing Grange Farm buildings and earth works for compensatory flood storage area. Outline consent for up to 300 dwellings. Location: Grange Farm, Armthorpe, Doncaster. Application No: 12/01445/FULM Proposal: Hybrid planning application consis/ting of PART 1 Full planning application for the erection of a public house (Use Class A3/A4) and a restaurant terrace consisting 6 no. café/restaurant units (Use Class A3) together with access, car parking, landscaping and public realm works. PART 2 Outline application (all matters reserved) for erection of one restaurant (Use Class A3) and 2 no. drive-thru restaurants (Use Class A3/A5) Location: Land Off Herten Way/Gliwice Way, Doncaster Leisure Park, Bawtry Road, Doncaster. Application No: 12/029014/PREAPP Proposal: Proposed erection of 150 new residential dwellings with associated infrastructure. Location: Belle Vue, Doncaster Proposal: EIA Scoping Report for the Development of Natural Gas Supply, Effluent Discharge and Water Supply Pipelines Location: Don Valley Power Project, Yorkshire Proposal: Request for a scoping opinion for the content of an environmental statement reading a gas pipeline from the Thorpe Marsh Power Station Location: Thorpe Marsh Power Station, Marsh Lane, Barnby Dun, Doncaster. Application No: 11/00633 Proposal: Request for a scoping opinion for RecyCoal’s proposed coal recovery and restoration scheme Location: Rossington Colliery, West End Lane, Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0PZ Application No: 12/00012/MINA
Proposal: Construction of a colliery spoil tip to meet the short term operational needs of Hatfield Colliery with associated structures and restoration.
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Location: Land on North Side of Kirton Lane, Stainforth, Doncaster. None of the developments are expected to adversely affect air quality. Monitoring conditions have been recommended for applications 11/00633 and 12/0012/MINA.
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6 Air Quality Planning Policies
The Core Strategy Development Plan Document was adopted formally by the
Council on the 18th May 2012. It is the principle document of the Local Development
Framework.
It contains the following policy relating to air quality.
“Policy 18
Doncaster‟s air, water and land resources will be considered, protected and
enhances, both in terms of quality and quality, based on the principles set out below:
A) Proposals will be supported which contribute to improvements in air quality,
including by:
1. being designed, managed and, as far is consistant with the Growth and
Regeneration Strategy (Policy CS2), located, to reduce congestion/air
pollution and promote more sustainable transport options;
2. within or adjoining Air Quality Management Areas (especially within
Doncaster town centre and along the M180, A1 and M18 motorway
corridors) and other areas experiencing air pollution, demonstaring how
any effects on air quality will be mitigated, especially in relation to
sensitive uses or areas (e.g. nature conservation sites) and having
regard to the targets of the Doncaster Air Quality action Plan; and;
3. where relevant, incorporating low emissions technologies and cleaner
transport fuels to minimise the adverse effects of road and rail travel.
Further supporting documents are being considered by the Council to enhance Policy
18 of the Local Development Plan.
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7 Local Transport Plans and Strategies
In April 2011 the 3rd Local Transport Plan is in place, the funding has been greatly
reduced but there is still the commitment to air quality and climate change and a
number of schemes have been devised.
The Strategy‟s third goal is;
“.. is to reduce the emissions from vehicles, since they lead to climate change and air
pollution, with serious health impacts. We want to support a cultural change to a
future whereby people are happy to make sustainable travel choices and where our
economic prosperity goes hand-in-hand with carbon efficiency, we also wish to
promote an approach to land use planning which will reduce the need to travel.”
This will be balanced against the regions goal for prosperity and growth.
The policies listed below are those that are directly relevant to the aim of improving
air quality;
To
reduce
em
issio
ns
21 To work to improve the efficiency of all vehicles and reduce their carbon emissions C2
22 To develop high-quality cycling and walking networks C3
23 To support the generation of energy from renewable sources, and use energy in a responsible way
C6
24 To improve air quality, especially in designated AQMA areas Q2
The LTP steering group meets every two months and have several projects
underway. These include monitoring and modelling resources, a renewable energy
generation project, marketing and alternative fuel vehicle developments.
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8 Climate Change Strategies
Doncaster Council is developing strategies and actions both to adapt to the predicted
effects and mitigate them.
The initiatives that the council is undertaking to reduced its own CO2 emissions are
as follows:-
Reducing the energy use of its buildings. Amongst other measures a
Staff Energy Champion scheme has been introduced to encourage staff
to make sure that all electrical equipment including computers and
lights are switched off when not in use and at the end of the day.
Installing Biomass fuelled heating. Sandall Beat Education Centre
already gets its heating and hot water from a boiler burring wood chip.
The installation of 2 more such appliances in council buildings is
underway.
Offsetting CO2 emissions from staff vehicle use. Many Doncaster
Council staff have joined a voluntary scheme which involves planting
trees to offset the CO2 emissions from their vehicles, some staff have
even extended this to cover their private use.
Car Share Scheme. Doncaster Council Operates a scheme, as part of a
South Yorkshire wide initiative, where staff can travel to work together
in one vehicle rather than each staff member travelling singly in their
own vehicle.
"Trees for Traffic Lights" - Wherever a new road scheme or
improvements, such as traffic lights at a junction, is planned near to a
school any possible increase in air pollution from vehicle emissions
are offset by setting aside a proportion of the cost of the scheme for
the schools use on green projects. This scheme is run jointly by the
Highways engineers and the Sustainable Environment Services (SES).
The school in question is given a presentation by SES staff on Climate
Change, CO2 emissions and Energy saving and Council staff assist the
school to plan and plant, trees, hedges or wildlife gardens etc.
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The Carbon reduction Commitment. Under the terms of the Climate
Change Act, which received royal assent in November 2008, the
Council is committed to reducing its CO2 emissions.
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9 Implementation of Action Plans
The tables below show the progress made on Doncaster Council‟s action plan since
2004 with particular reference to the last 12 months.
The action plan was originally formulated in 2004 and the measures contained
therein were not produced in line with current guidance and has proven difficult to
retrospectively find appropriate and relevant indicators and target reductions. This is
exacerbated by many of the measures being generic across the Borough and not
necessarily specific to AQMAs.
It is proposed that as the LTP, to which the action plan is integrated, is developing
indicators these will be used in lieu of individual actions for the measured included in
Table 9.1.
The LTP indicators from the Air Quality and Climate Change sub-group of the LTP
are shown in Figure 9.0. There are still a number of gaps in these indicators and they
continue to be developed and updated indicators will be provided in future years.
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Figure 9.0 Local Transport Plan Indicators
INDICATOR COMPONENT RESULTS PERFORMANCE
Calendar Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 RAG Notes
1-07 : CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS
Road Transport
UK: KTCO2 134,307 129,107 124,488 124,515
G
UK: % 25.9 25.5 27.3 26.2
UK: Per Capita 2.2 2.1 2.0 2.0
SY: KTCO2 2,703 2,619 2,518 2,536
SY: % 27.3 26.7 28.8 27.4
SY: Per Capita (Actual)
1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3
SY: Per Capita (Forecast)
N/A N/A N/A 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2
Calendar Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 RAG Notes
2-01a : MODE SHARE OF JOURNEYS TO / FROM URBAN CENTRES
People (%)
Single occupancy cars
426,305 (30.8)
433,639 (31.3)
438,154 (32.1)
423,101 (31.7)
421,344 (32.4)
NA No forecasts have been established for this indicator
Multi occupancy cars
367,981 (26.6)
376,608 (27.2)
364,850 (26.7)
361,432 (27.1)
342,107 (26.3)
Light Goods Vehicles
108,288 (7.8)
102,006 (7.4)
103,127 (7.6)
102,725 (7.7)
102,598 (7.9)
Medium / Heavy Goods Vehicles
33,154 (2.4)
28,968 (2.1)
28,374 (2.1)
26,745 (2.0)
25,331 (1.9)
Buses 266,122
(19.2) 245,687
(17.7) 239,519
(17.5) 220,906
(16.6) 211,717
(16.3)
Trams 38,665
(2.8) 35,709
(2.6) 42,421
(3.1) 33,382
(2.5) 32,574
(2.5)
Trains 49,068
(3.5) 53,937
(3.9) 54,558
(4.0) 54,887
(4.1) 60,020
(4.6)
Motor Cycles 6,101 (0.4)
6,932 (0.5)
5,623 (0.4)
5,362 (0.4)
6,039 (0.5)
Pedal Cycles 6,468 (0.5)
7,330 (0.5)
7,150 (0.5)
7,805 (0.5)
7,554 (0.6)
Pedestrians 81,577
(5.9) 95,996
(6.9) 81,292
(6.0) 98,010
(7.3) 91,926
(7.1)
All 1,383,729
(100.0) 1,386,812
(100.0) 1,365,068
(100.0) 1,334,355
(100.0) 1,301,210
(100.0)
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INDICATOR COMPONENT RESULTS PERFORMANCE
CONTINUED >>
Calendar Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 RAG Notes
2-06a: LEVELS OF NO2 AND PM10 IN AQMAs
ug/m3
NO2 (Actual)
44 45 45 44 G Forecasts have been suggested to 2013
only at the present time. Projections for 2014 will be investigated once the implications of "Euro6" engines have been assessed.
NO2 (Forecast)
N/A N/A N/A 45 45 44 TBC
PM10 (Actual)
24 22 25 23
G PM10 (Forecast)
N/A N/A N/A 25 25 24 TBC
TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RAG Notes
2-06b: VEHICLE EMISSIONS TBC
TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Indicator to be developed.
TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RAG Notes
2-06c: PUBLIC TRANSPORT FLEET EMISSIONS
TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Indicator to be developed – Suggestion that a Proxy measure relating to % of vehicles “Euro 4” or higher be developed.
TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RAG Notes
2-06d: ENERGY GENERATION
TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Indicator to be developed.
TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RAG Notes
3-30: PROGRESS IN IMPROVING VEHICLE EFFICIENCY
TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Indicator to be developed.
TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RAG Notes
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INDICATOR COMPONENT RESULTS PERFORMANCE
3-33: PROGRESS IN ENABLING ENERGY RENEWAL
TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Indicator to be developed.
Table 9.1 Action Plan Progress
No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
1
Undertake feasibility study into the introduction of Low Emission Strategies (LES) within the AQMAs and in other areas of the Borough where vehicle emissions have a major impact on air quality.
Vehicle Emission Reduction
Doncaster Council
2013-2015 (Planning) 2015-2020 (Implementation)
2.06a 2.06b 2.06c
To be produced once planning phase complete.
Originally feasibility of LEZ to be considered. No progress or resources currently available for project. LTP3 projects include pilots for electric and biogas vehicles. The success of such projects will feed into consideration of LES within the region and Borough.
South Yorkshire wide project currently being considered lead by Sheffield CC.
April 2020. In line with LTP3 project timescales.
Too little information available regarding the effect of LES generally. Once individual measures are brought forward will try to quantify in terms of emissions reductions.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
2
The council will continue to ensure that its own vehicle fleet is progressively greened by carrying out initiatives as detailed in original action plan.
Vehicle Emission Reduction
Doncaster Council
1. Check progress and assessment results of eco-stars scheme. December 2009. 2. Produce action plan and timescales based on assessment. December 2010. 3. Ascertain if funding available. December 2010.
2.06a 2.06b 1.07 3.30
Start 2010 to start of 2011 tonnes per year = NOx – 0.7 PM10 – 0.06 CO2 – 25. (Taken from table 4.2, ECOstars evaluation report, ttr, 2010) Based on vehicle replacement targets.
Original initiatives met including introduction of bio diesel, purchase of at least Euro 4 vehicles. ECOstars sign up in 2009, with a 3star rating. Vehicle tracking introduced. Assessment made by Energy Savings Trust 2008/2009. Sub-action 1 complete. Progressive fleet renewal to newer Euro engines.
Alternative fuelled vehicles being appraised for cost-effectiveness.
April 2014 (update)
Although this is a general emissions saving a large percentage of the vehicles will travel through AQMA 1 frequently due to the depot proximity. Copy of report available if required.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
3
Implement specific policies within the Council‟s Commuter Plan.
Traffic Reduction
and Management
Doncaster Council
Relocation to new offices and associated policies in place. December 2012.
2.01a 2.06b
N/a Reviewed and re-launched in 2006. Update to staff travel plan rolled up into proposed relocation to CCQ to enable policies to be implemented on new site. Bike to work scheme in place with 450 employees signed up.
Relocated to new offices. Increased cycle storage in place. Staff travel survey to be conducted in May to assess model shift. Pool car system now in place. New bike-it scheme in place, complete in-house service now.
December 2012.
Policy actions needed prior to assessing likely reductions
4
Expand the existing network of bus only lanes, targeting the AQMAs as a first priority.
Traffic Reduction and Management
Doncaster Council
Feasibility study for A630. April 2011. Phase 1 now complete. Phase 2 to start May 2012.
2.01a 2.06c 1.07
Awaiting information to implement proxy indicator.
Directly linked with LTP priorities. Bus lanes in place in AQMA 1and 4.
A630 bus lane now completed covering AQMA2. Woodfield Way bus measures to be completed in May 2012.
April 2014 (update)
Details of bus improvements to be provided once A630 operational. Links to actions5 & 6.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
5
Implement 2 park and ride sites by 2005 and complete a feasibility study into other sites, targeting as a priority those routes that traverse AQMAs.
Traffic Reduction and Management
Doncaster Council
2.01a 2.06c 1.07
A638 north and south opened Sept 2008. DRI site at racecourse opened August 2009.
South West park and ride now open at Woodfield Way. East park and ride to be brought forward if local housing development is brought forward. Patronage is growing steadily.
Completed original measure. Further sites long term April 2014 (updates).
Voluntary agreement on bus standards for routes from park and ride. All at least Euro 3 but most are now Euro 4.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
6
Implement the A638 Quality Bus Corridor and investigate the feasibility of expanding the Quality Bus Corridor scheme to other major routes that traverse the AQMAs, beginning with the A630 Balby Road Corridor.
Public Transport
Doncaster Council
Monitoring to be completed once works finished. December 2010. A630 to be implemented by March 2011.
2.01a 2.06c 1.07
Repeat monitoring to be carried out to compare against before results.
A638 Bawtry Road and A638 York Road completed March 2009.
The monitoring has not yet been repeated but there are several diffusion tubes along the A638 Bawtry Road corridor. Tube numbers 5,6, 19 and 20. All tubes in the vicinity show a stable to downward trend since the QBC was operational.
April 2014 (updated monitoring)
Repeat monitoring to be carried out to compare against before results. Also improvements seen in park and ride will be relevant.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
7
Improve the attractiveness of public transport use by a process of continual upgrading of passenger pick up points and vehicles.
Public Transport
Doncaster Council
N/a
2.01a
N/a Ongoing programme of bus boarders and shelter replacement. Bus operators upgrading fleet to Euro III/IV engines to complement QBC/bus priority measures.
Approximately 12 per annum being replaced.
April 2014 Fleet upgrade should result in improvements. See Action 5.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
8
The council will investigate the feasibility of carrying out vehicle emission testing on the Boroughs fleet of private hire vehicles as part of the licensing procedure.
Public Transport
Doncaster Council
Feasibility of using ECOstars scheme to take forward. April 2010.
2.06b 3.30
N/a No progress made, little support of project. ECOstars national pilot may attempt signing up taxi fleets. Will use this as a case study to assess whether action should go forward.
ECOstars taxi pilot done. Awaiting final report.
April 2014 Not able to quantify. Case studies may be used where appropriate.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
9
The council will, together with the operators of the new transport interchange, ensure that air quality information, in particular the current level of air pollution within the Borough is made available to all users of the interchange and other stakeholders.
Promotion and Publicity
Doncaster Council
Progress „Going Green Scheme‟. April 2011
None
N/a Approaches made however costs involved prohibitive. Interest shown in joining „Going Green Scheme‟ which may provide opportunity to progress.
Not taking forward. Action to be removed due to lack of progress.
April 2013. Not able to realistically quantify.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
10
The council will continue to develop the Safe Routes to School Programme, the object of which is to assess and where applicable improve the safety of the routes taken by children to and from school in order to encourage more walking and cycling and reduce the number of journeys made by car.
Promotion and Publicity
Doncaster Council
N/a
2.01a
N/a Completed 2005. Ongoing programme of 10-12 schools per year. Once initial programme finished responsibility is passed to the school for on-going management. Full-time officer funded until 2015.
Doncaster School came top in Yorkshire for „Big Pedal‟ award. LSTF projects now coming through. Bike boost scheme allows employees free trail of bikes to get to and from the workplace of registered businesses.
April 2015 Not readily quantifiable. Will add appropriate case studies when available.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
11
The council will continue its ongoing commitment to producing School Travel Plans by engaging schools in the process of researching all aspects of travel to and from school, linking directly into the Safer Routes to School Programme. One aspect of this commitment is the implementation of a Walking Bus network.
Promotion and Publicity
Doncaster Council
Target of 15 further schools by March 2008
2.01a
N/a Completed 2005. School travel plan co-ordinator in place 2004 and funding until 2012. Bike-it scheme in place. By March 2010 120 plans implemented which is 90% of all schools.
Over 90% of all Doncaster schools have a plan in place. Action no longer being actively managed. Will be on request basis. Action to be removed.
April 2014 (update)
Not readily quantifiable. Will add appropriate case studies when available.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
14
Promote the use of parking polices, alongside other planning and transport measures, to promote sustainable transport choices and reduce the reliance on the car.
Promotion and Publicity
Doncaster Council
Once policy adopted assess actions that have a positive impact on air quality.
2.01a
N/a None. Parking policy adopted.
Doncaster Council workplace parking policy now in place. Staff survey due in May 2013 to assess model shift.
April 2014 (update)
Case studies of individual actions will be used were available to demonstrate emissions reductions.
15
Implement the findings of the countywide study into the feasibility of producing a HGV strategy.
Promotion and Publicity
LTP partnership.
Awaiting strategy.
2.06a 2.06b
N/a Regional Freight Strategy Group established. South Yorkshire Freight Partnership now in place. Business plan produced and sub-group of LTP in place.
April 2015 Impacts at strategic levels difficult to assess. Case studies of individual actions will be used were available to demonstrate emissions reductions.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
17
Ensure that new development shall, where appropriate, contribute to the provision of transport infrastructure for walking, cycling, public transport and highway improvements, secured through Section 106 agreements.
Traffic Management and Reduction.
Doncaster Council
Consultation on LDF. Summer 2010.
2.01a
N/a LDF Core Strategy published. Policy number 9 implements this action.
Action now complete. E.g. Section 106 at First Point and Gliwice Way.
April 2011. Impacts at strategic levels difficult to assess. Case studies of individual actions will be used were available to demonstrate emissions reductions.
18
Expand the existing network of cycle lanes within the Borough, with particular emphasis on the AQMAs.
Traffic Management and Reduction.
Doncaster Council
Programme to include further phases of Conisbrough to Woodfield, Thorne Road and Southern Greenway.
2.01a
N/a Cycle lanes have been implemented around Borough. Cycling maps produced. Bessacarr to Rossington Route complete.
Two greenways now complete Roman Ridge and Woodfield Way. Linked up from Lakeside development to the River Don.
April 2020 (update)
Adds to attractiveness of cycling but the direct impacts cannot be realistically quantified.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last 12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
19
19 (New measure) The ECOstars scheme was devised under the LTP. It is a free to sign up to scheme for operators of large vehicle fleets. The scheme awards a rating for the environmental standards of the fleet and provides a roadmap for improvements.
Vehicle Emission Reduction.
ECOstars steering group.
Pilot study to broaden current scheme. April 2011
2.06a 2.06b 1.07 3.30
Varies with case. Report produced by ttr on emissions, reductions expected in 2 cases.
Started in 2009. Successful sign up including several nationally operational companies. Successful European bid to broaden scheme. National pilot scheme rolled out. Report on scheme available with further details.
South Yorkshire scheme membership now at 52 with 5858 vehicles listed.
April 2014 (update)
Case studies will be made available. See also action 2.
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9.1.1 Doncaster Council Stand Alone Action Plan
No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last
12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
4
Ensure that day-to-day facilities, which need to be near their clients in local centres, are located so that they are accessible by walking and cycling.
Planning and Development Control
Doncaster Council
LDF Timescale.
DPD Publication
N/a LDF to implement. RSS allocations are in place and local development management procedures refer back to this strategy. RSS no longer in place.
LDF Core Strategy published. Allocations plan to follow.
April 2014. Impacts at strategic levels difficult to assess. Case studies of individual actions will be used were available to demonstrate emissions reductions.
5
Place new housing principally within existing urban areas, with emphasis on locations which are highly accessible by public transport, walking and cycling.
Planning and Development Control
Doncaster Council
LDF Timescale.
DPD Publication
N/a LDF to implement. Brownfield housing development now at 98% RSS allocations considered in development management processes.
LDF Core Strategy published. Allocations plan to follow. Policy 2.
April 2014. Impacts at strategic levels difficult to assess. Case studies of individual actions will be used were available to demonstrate emissions reductions.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last
12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
7
The council will have regard to the guidelines contained in the forth-coming revision of Planning Policy Statement PPS23, Planning and Pollution Control, when determining planning applications.
Planning and Development Control
Doncaster Council
New: Read NPPF and implement necessary changes to consultation. Dec 2012. New: Consider implementing any new guidance available for assessment of air quality impacts. April 2013.
N/a Weekly planning lists screened. In house leaflet produced. Monitoring requirements for possible new exposure. Standardised comments based on Guidance. NPPF adopted. EPUK Adequacy checklist used to assess all air quality assessments received. Policy 18 provides specifically for consideration of air quality impacts of developments.
SPD being considered. Expecting new guidance and review use of emissions and mitigation approach.
April 2015. Not readily quantifiable. Appropriate case studies may be available to demonstrate emissions reductions.
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last
12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
10
The council will continue to expand its air quality monitoring and modelling capabilities in order to identify and predict areas of current or potential elevated air pollution.
Information gathering and dissemination
Doncaster Council
Production of EDB for airviro. May 2009. Complete. Wider monitoring using diffusion tubes. April 2010. Complete.
Install 2 new monitoring sites in areas requiring investigation.
N/a Upgraded modelling capabilities now in place and used in Detailed Assessment. Used community scheme to widen monitoring to local area and involve schools. Monitoring carried out with 5 schools and 4 communities. Community monitoring now ceased.
Monitoring Plan in place to cover areas of interest.
April 2015 N/a
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last
12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
12
The council will continue to work towards achieving a 30% energy saving by 2010 by reducing CO2 emissions and fuel poverty, increasing the energy efficiency and affordable warmth indices of properties within the Borough by such methods as:- Provision of energy advice to householders. Freephone advice. Tailored home energy reports. One to one home energy advice visits. Insulation grants and bulk discount insulation and heating
Carbon Reduction
Doncaster Council
No annual target. Average saving is 2.5% which is the equivalent to 13,000 t/c (tonnes of carbon).
NI‟s no longer applicable. In the Corporate
plan Doncaster Borough are
signed up to a target 2%
carbon reduction of
local authority housing and private stock.
The results will be available in June 2012 but it is expected
that this will be met.
Awaiting update.
June 2012 Very few Local Authorities have achieved the 30% target. In Doncaster‟s case, the 22.35% reduction is a considerable achievement as no capital funding has been allocated for private sector improvements and this is the largest opportunity for savings. The Council have been one of few to make energy efficiency a priority in its housing stock which has enabled it to make an impact on this target. Over £15m of external funding has been secured to spend on measures over
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No. Measure Focus Lead
Authority Timescale Indicator
Target Annual
Emission Reduction
in the AQMA
Progress to Date
Progress in Last
12 Months
Estimated Completion
Date
Comments Relating to Emission
Reductions
13
The council will liase closely with the Primary Care Trusts responsible for the Borough in respect of identifying any linkage between areas of the Borough where residents suffer increased levels of respiratory problems and air pollution, particularly from traffic emissions.
Information gathering and dissemination
Doncaster Council
1. Present to RWG on areas of poor air quality in Borough. December 2009. 2. Distribute relevant presentations on health and air quality to group. December 2009. 3. Develop ideas/search for best practice to develop measure. April 2010.
N/a Attendance at Respiratory Working Group meetings. Sub action 1: Complete. Sub-action 2: Complete Sub-action 3: Discussed information dissemination and continuing attendance at meetings.
PCT replace with Public Health Directorate at the Council. RWG no longer in place. Links to be re-established once transfer and integration complete.
April 2015. N/a
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9.1.2 Overview of Previously Removed and Completed Actions
Action Original Timescale
Progress up to & including 2008
Complete Y/N
Priority action & timescale
Investigate the feasibility of introducing High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes on the major arterial routes into town
Feasibility study by December 2004.
No progress. Resistance to action and no funding. Nature of road network an issue.
N Action removed 2007. Unlikely to be taken forward.
The council, together with the SYPTA will carry out a feasibility study into the use of guided bus lanes
Feasibility 2003.
No progress made, other bus projects going ahead such as QBC.
N Action removed 2007. No progress/funding.
The council will approach the Highways Authority in order to investigate the possibility of using the new electronic message signs located on the motorways traversing the Borough to provide air quality information and pollution episode warnings.
December 2003.
No progress was made. Not feasible given limited space on message boards.
N Action removed 2007.
The council will support and promote the new transport interchange in order to ensure a fully integrated road/rail public transportation system is provided for the residents of and visitors to the Borough.
December 2005
Interchange completed 2006 Y Action removed 2008.
The council will expand the Borough‟s successful “Quality Streets” initiative to extend the amount of pedestrianised streets, both within the town centre and the retail centres of the satellite towns.
December 2005
Completed 2005. No further pedestrianisation planned.
Y Action removed 2008.
The council will continue to minimise domestic emissions to the atmosphere by rigorous enforcement
No deadline
Reactive work now outside of Pollution Control team remit. Procedure continues.
Y Action removed 2009.
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of the Clean Air Act.
The council will continue to use all its powers to control industrial & commercial emissions to the atmosphere by liaison with the Environment Agency in respect of Part A processes and the institution of risk based process inspection in respect of Part B Processes.
No deadline – ongoing.
Transfer to PPC, risk based inspections completed. Enforcement carried out to non-compliance in 2007. Inspections completed on time.
Y Action removed 2009.
The council will expand its existing air quality information provision service to include more use of strategically located electronic information message units.
No deadline.
Information updates 3 times a day – web, radio and answer phone. Public display units and screens. Website has won awards.
Y Action removed 2009. Twitter account set-up. Information on plasma screens in main Council public buildings.
The council will produce an air quality promotion and project pack for use in schools to encourage children to become aware of the importance of good air quality and the role that private car use and public transport can play in decreasing and improving air quality respectively
December 2003
Done in collaboration with wider departmental themes. All primary years presentations in place. Monitoring project first round now complete.
N Action removed 2009.
Acquire, produce if necessary and distribute relevant leaflets and promotional material relating to improving air quality and reducing (in particular vehicle) emissions. This material to be distributed in all council offices where the public may visit, major retails outlets, libraries, GP‟s surgeries and hospitals and all public events.
December 2003
Motorists guide, developers guide and air matters leaflets produced and distributed. Walk the first mile booklets for council officers collaboration. Care4Air materials including eco-driving.
Y Action removed 2009.
When considering a planning application the council shall: -
A. Ensure that air quality impacts are fully considered in all Environmental Impact Assessments
No deadline. Procedure set up to deal with application
Pollution should be consulted on all major applications, sometimes failing. Attempting to screen weekly lists to close loophole however this doesn‟t allow us to catch pre-application discussions
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B. Ensure that air quality impacts are fully considered in all Traffic Impact Assessments
C. Fully consider air quality impacts where traffic volumes are anticipated to increase on roads within or near to AQMAs.
D. Ensure that new developments do not lead to the declaration of further AQMAs if they are planned to be located near to busy roads etc
s. or EIA scoping reports.
The council will actively participate in „Walk to School Week‟ in order to use this as a starting point for sustainable walking to school.
October 2002 then annual participation.
Completed. Continued support. First event 2002 then annually.
Y Action removed 2009.
Ensure that all travel information leaflets, maps and information for the Borough contain information on the public transport, cycling and walking amenities.
December 2005
Included on materials where appropriate.
Y Action removed 2009.
The council will actively support and take part in all national and local events targeted towards reducing private car use, increasing public transport and cycling use and reducing traffic pollution. Examples include “Walk to Work Day”, “Don‟t Choke Britain Campaign” and “DMBC Car Sharing Promotion”.
No deadline
„In town without my car day‟ supported in conjunction with EMW. Staff initiatives. „Walk the first mile‟ along with production of maps. Care4Air events. Funding committed via LTP.
Y Action removed 2009.
Introduce a council car sharing scheme
April 2003 Scheme set-up 2002. Widened to Bassetlaw and Doncaster NHS Trusts.
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160 staff registered at 2007.
The council will review its car allowance and car loan schemes in order to identify and implement reforms which encourage the use of the cleanest and most fuel efficient vehicles and minimise business mileage inline with Inland Revenue payment guidelines.
December 2003
Policy is set nationally and little impact can be made within one council alone. Consultation is only option.
N Action removed 2009. Mileage rates reduced and standardised across engine size. Pool cars being trialled.
Liase with the Vehicle Inspectorate to ensure all vehicles producing excessive and visible exhaust emissions “smoky vehicles” are inspected, tested and their emission reduced to acceptable levels.
December 2005
Procedure in place to forward all complaints.
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Carry out the Authority‟s duties under Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions)(Fixed Penalty)(England) Regulations 2002 in respect of carrying out roadside vehicle emission testing and issuing fixed penalty notice in partnership with the other South Yorkshire Local Authorities and the Police.
December 2003
Initial testing carried out in 2004. Successful as an awareness campaign. Second round in 2007 data used to inform fleet composition throughout South Yorkshire AQMAs.
Y .Action removed 2009.
Carry out the Authorities duties under Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions)(Fixed Penalty)(England) Regulations 2002 in respect of stopping engines when vehicles are stationary and together with the SYPTE encourage bus drivers to switch off their engines when stationary.
December 2003
Initially completed 2003. Informal surveys undertaken on an ad-hoc basis, some warnings issued.
Y Action removed 2009.
Ensure that all transport termini and bus stops are provided with prominent signs requiring drivers to switch off their engine when stationary.
December 2003
Compliant by 2003. New interchange replaced original bus stations in 2006 and is now compliant.
Y Action removed 2009.
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and LTP complement each other and that development plan allocations and local transport and investment are closely linked.
complement action 13.
Ensure that new developments are located, designed and managed so that the number of additional vehicle journey‟s they are likely to generate are minimised.
LDF in place. Y Action removed 2013.
Ensure that new development provides a real choice of transport, including walking, cycling and public transport and that such development contributes to meeting the demand for the transport provision that it generates.
LDF in place. Y Action removed 2013.
Active management of the pattern of urban growth to make the fullest use of public transport and focus major transport generators of travel demand in town and district centres and near to major public transport interchanges.
LDF in place. Y Action removed 2013.
Ensure that new development comprising employment, shopping and leisure and services offers a realistic choice of access by public transport, walking and cycling.
LDF in place. Y Action removed 2013.
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In 2012 five measures were reported as complete and have now been removed from
the action plan measures table, all were linked to the publication of the Local
Development Framework (LDF) Core Strategy and implemented those measures.
The removal of each measure was discussed in the 2012 Action Plan Progress
Report.
Action 11 and 17 in Table 9.1 will be removed in 2014. Action 11 is now complete.
Measure 17 is also complete as the LDF is now published and contains a relevant
policy to support the action.
Measure 9 will be removed, no progress has been made and the costs investigated
were prohibitive. Doncaster Council does however continue to make daily air quality
levels available across a wide range of media to the public and therefore some
aspects of this measure are being met.
Table 9.2, action 13 has been delayed due to changes to PCT governance over to
the Local Authority, however this action will be kept in abeyance until appropriate
links are made.
Many LTP and Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) projects are currently being
developed and these will be included as new measures as appropriate. Such
measures will include alternative fuelled vehicles in addition to continuing modal shift.
Reporting will be encompassed within the Action Plan as and when measures are
fully developed.
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10 Conclusions and Proposed Actions
10.1 Conclusions from New Monitoring Data
Exceedences within the Borough are located within AQMAs or in areas where
detailed assessments are being conducted.
All the AQMAs remain valid.
No detailed assessment is required based on new monitoring data.
The trend data does not indicate one significant trend for air quality in the Borough.
10.2 Conclusions relating to New Local Developments
New developments identified do not indicate a potential for an exceedence of the
objectives.
The following developments monitoring conditions will be considered further in the
2015 Updating and Screening Assessments;
11/00633 Recycoal Coal Recovery and restoration Scheme
12/00012/MINA Construction of Colliery Spoil Tip
10.3 Other Conclusions
The plans and strategies in place will continue to be used in working towards
maintaining and improving air quality in the Borough.
The measures within the action plan continue to make some progress with several
measures now in place relating to policy in particular.
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The LTP and LSTF will continue to take a strong lead on new measures that will
improve air quality over the long term.
10.4 Proposed Actions
The information in this report does not suggest there is a requirement to proceed to a
detailed assessment at this stage.
In 2013 a detailed assessment for the A635 and a further assessment for AQMA5
are due to be submitted.
An action plan for AQMA 5 will be required over the coming year.
In 2014 Doncaster Council will be required to submit:-
-The 2014 Air Quality Progress Report.
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11 References
Air Quality Archive Internet website: www.airquality.co.uk
Defra website: http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/air/air-quality/
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Local Development Framework:
https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Living_in_Doncaster/Neighbourhoods/Planning/Local_
Development_Framework/LDF_-_Annual_Monitoring_Report.asp
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, Planning Policy
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Public Access:
http://local.doncaster.gov.uk/PublicAccess/default.aspx
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, Pollution Control, Air Quality Review and
Assessment Reports, Various, 1998 – 2012
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, Strategic Transportation Unit
DRAFT Climate Change Action Plan, Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
ECO Stars Environmental Evaluation Draft Report, Transport and travel Research
Ltd 9TTR), April 2010
EPUK guidance (formally nsca) Air Quality Management Areas: Turning Reviews Into
Action
Local Air Quality Management Technical Guidance LAQM. TG(09), issued by DEFRA
Precision Reults 2012:
http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/documents/Tube_Precision_2013_version_03_13-Final.pdf
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Public Access Portal, Various air quality assessements,
http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Environment_and_Planning/Planning/plan_public_acce
ss/Planning_Applications_Online.asp
The Second South Yorkshire Transport Plan:
http://www.interchanges.co.uk/syltp/documents.htm
Wasp Results Round 113:
http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/documents/LAQM-WASP-Rounds-113-120-(April-2011--
March-2013)-NO2-report.pdf
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Appendices
Appendix A: Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Data
Appendix B: Maps
Appendix C: Raw Data
Appendix D: Biomass Calculations
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Appendix A: QA:QC Data Diffusion Tube Bias Adjustment Factors
The tubes are supplied and analysed by South Yorkshire Laboratories who have
UKAS accreditation. The tubes are prepared by spiking acetone:triethanolamine
(50:50) onto the grids prior to the tubes being assembled. The tubes are then
desorbed with distilled water and the extract analysed using a segmented flow auto
analyser with ultraviolet detection.
Bias used was derived from the national factor on
http://www.uwe.ac.uk/aqm/review/R&Asupport/diffusiontube310310.xls. The bias for
2012 was 0.80.
Factor from Local Co-location Studies (if available)
No suitable co-location study was carried out.
Discussion of Choice of Factor to Use
No suitable co-location was carried out within Doncaster Borough however the
neighbouring authorities of Rotherham and Barnsley Councils have conducted such
studies and the bias obtained was in good agreement with the one used. The
national factor has been used within the LAQM reporting regime for several years
and to maintain consistency in reporting the national factor will be used however
consideration is always given to neighbouring authorities factors.
PM Monitoring Adjustment
PM10 data for 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008 were corrected to gravimetric
equivalent using King‟s College London Volatile Correction Method (VCM) for PM10
as in Section A1.62 of TG(09). These results may therefore differ from previous
years, which were corrected using the factor as per the relevant procedure at that
time (up until and including 2007 date). Comparison against previous years should
therefore be viewed with caution.
QA/QC of automatic monitoring
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The QA/QC procedure consists of bi-monthly calibrations performed manually on-site
by the Local Site Operator (Doncaster Council). Daily data checks are carried out
remotely.
An outside contractor performs six-monthly services and all units are covered by a
service and maintenance agreement including call-out services.
The last independent audit was carried out in November 2007, the analysers were
found to be satisfactory with the exception of one TEOM which fell outside the
standard parameters. This has now been rectified.
Data is scaled, validated and ratified in house and includes removing erroneous data
and applying relevant calculations in line with the technical guidance LAQM TG(09)
to obtain the final data set.
QA/QC of diffusion tube monitoring
The WASP scheme report covering the period between April 2011 and March 2013
lists South Yorkshire Air Quality Samplers as having 100% of samples across the
period as Satisfactory. In 2009 procedures have been amended so that the
laboratory is in line with the harmonisation procedures.
Precision was good throughout 2011 and 2012.
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Appendix C: Raw Data 2012
SYITG January February March April May June July August September October November December
1 Halfords 54 48 48 37 33 35 32 32 16 47 45
2 Frenchgate 56 51 53 44 44 35 41 43 50 49 59 55
3 Odeon 46 47 43 40 32 25 27 30 32 38 44 47
4 The Point 62 68 57 56 42 40 39 42 47 53 60 59
5 Grand St Leger 65 59 63 47 40 41 45 52 44 48 68 61
6 Rovers 50 52 46 38 24 22 35 33 35 50 43
7 Hare & Tortoise 46 43 40 41 27 25 29 35 26 37 40 50
8 H&T Rossington 41 42 44 37 29 19 22 27 22 32 46 42
9 Hurst Lane 40 37 35 32 27 22 26 25 25 29 33 37
10 Finningley 33 37 34 27 NR 18 20 21 26 31 38
11 Rossington 1 34 NR 35 25 23 15 19 20 19 26 33 36
12 Rossington 2 38 39 35 29 27 20 21 24 21 30 20 34
13 Doncaster Golf Club 66 66 60 53 52 40 48 52 46 6 52 54
14 Stoops Junction 64 58 62 47 37 42 44 52 45 50 60 59
15 Dunniwood Junction 36 37 38 30 22 17 19 22 22 31 34 33
16 Roxby Close 39 39 36 29 22 17 17 21 22 28 39 37
17 Ellers Road 37 35 34 25 21 15 19 19 19 27 36 36
18 Cantley Lights 43 40 41 41 37 11 28 28 27 34 37 41
19 Gliwice Way 63 60 62 64 52 39 42 44 48 53 63 62
20 Asda 64 63 60 50 48 47 41 46 38 51 62 54
21 Hall Flat Junction 79 75 72 NR NR 53 48 58 43 60 68 67
22 Warde Avenue 74 73 67 70 63 51 54 54 47 55 57 63
23 Norbreck Road 45 43 39 39 40
24 Low Road 55 56 56 52 42 45 40 41 55 54 59
25 Clifton Hill Junction 54 50 46 47 44 34 47 45 39 50 55 57
26 Mill Lane 43 43 42 36
27 Waverley Avenue 49 48 56 42 39 41 31 40 34 48 52 50
28 High Road 55 58 51 37 31 37 55 60 51 71 71
23 Belmont Avenue 58 59 56 63 41 40 38 46 36 43 53 45
26 Mansfield Road 74 69 64 70 58 53 38 40 43 47 57 52
DMBC January February March April May June July AugustSeptember October November December
1 Hayfield Lane 24 26 25 19 14 11 14 12 16 18 23 24
2 Gate House Lane 30 27 26 23 17 13 15 15 15 22 28 28
3 Mosham Road 27 27 23 17 12 12 14 14 18 18 26 25
4 Rose Cottage 26 28 27 27 19 15 16 16 16 22 30 32
5 Hatfield Moors 22 19 21 15 10 8 8 9 12 11 20 22
6 Hatfield Woodhouse39 36 33 25 23 21 19 24 23 26 33 33
7 Hollinbridge Lane 24 21 20 15 9 9 9 10 12 12 24 20
8 Market 54 50 46 48 37 35 39 40 46 43 54 47
9 Church Way 62 50 54 51 43 49 46 46 39 49 52 53
10 Stainforth 29 28 27 21 16 14 15 18 16 20 26 21
11 Horton View 22 22 22 13 9 11 11 14 15 18 25 22
12 Sandall Lane 41 37 39 30 23 21 24 24 27 27 35 35
13 Skellow 47 45 46 41 29 31 33 40 33 39 56 44
14 Skellow - Terraced Houses62 63 58 59 50 47 50 57 53 53 77 63
15 Skellow - Olma House 69 72 58 60 49 56 57 64 59 83 69
16 Hickleton - 50920 Sue Ryder Care Home87 91 90 73 70 79 82 89 86 73 98 83
17 Hickleton - 9 Barnsley Road51 40 47 42 46 48 38 38 32 43 46 38
18 Hickleton - 24298 Opp. Fir Tree Close105 106 105 113 111 110 104 111 106 114 111 99
19 Hickleton - 24305 John O'Gaunts99 89 109 105 87 95 105 111 84 94 103 89
20 Hickleton - 76 Doncaster Road29 31 22 18 18 19 24 18 22 32 28
23 Skellow - Crabgate Lane62 61 64 61 53 43 45 51 49 50 68 62
24 Skellow - Hampole Balk65 61 59 55 41 39 41 44 44 49 59 56
25 Dunscroft - Hatfield Post Office50 47 46 49 39 33 32 35 39 47 46 45
26 Thorne - King Street56 60 56 44 39 40 37 46 42 50 54 53
28 Conisbrough 1 - Willow Street55 50 42 40 34 29 37 31 35 44 55 42
29 Conisbrough 2 - Doncaster Rd59 63 51 57 50 47 43 35 42 47 56 51
30 Conisbrough - 3 Low Road76 68 57 73 49 45 52 54 57 69 67
31 Conisbrough - 27 Low Road62 61 59 55 50 44 47 49 41 53 53 52
32 Conisbrough - 32/34 Low Road75 68 64 65 53 48 53 54 56 58 72 67
33 Mexbrough - Mason Arms57 58 52 53 38 34 36 32 42 44 51 44
34 Mexborough - Doncaster Road70 64 63 60 47 51 50 46 42 53 62 54
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Appendix D: Biomass calculations Screening for Museum Biomass Height of stack = 13.25m Building Height = 12.75m Stack diameter = 0.25m Two Herz Biomatic 250kW wood pellet biomass boilers PM10 = 0.0065g/s NO2 = 0.033g/s Co-ordinates - 4570899 403009. Background 19.95 for NO2 and 18.17 for PM10. Background Adjusted emission rates 0.00047 for PM10 and 0.0016 for NO2. Calculator tool results = PM10 = 0.1 and NO2 = 0.4138. The readings from the calculator tool are higher than the emission rates of the boiler and therefore there is no need to progress to a detailed assessment. Screening for Campsmount Height of Stack =6m Building Height=4m Stack diameter= 0.35m One Herz Biomatic 500kw wood pellet biomass boilers PM10= 0.013g/s (no PM10 figures provided but doubled up above info as that was 250kw boilers) NO2=0.000108g/s (this is NOx but assumed worst case all NO2) Co-ordinates – 453889, 414544. Background NO2 = 12.54, PM10=16.59 Calculator tool results= PM10 of 0.0299g/s and NO2 of 0.1222g/s The calculator tool rates are not exceeded by the calculated emissions from the Campsmount boilers.
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Information will be made available, where possible, in alternate formats on request to; Pollution Control Floor 3 Council House College Road Doncaster DN1 1RN Tel: 01302 737579 E-mail: [email protected]