These examples of final Action Plan show a range of approaches taken by local authorities
to the development of Action Plans within their Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs),
which vary in size and range of emission sources.
The appraisal team has accepted all of the proposed measures as appropriate and proportional
to the extent of the problem. Their inclusion here as examples of Best Practice are made on the basis
of the overall approach to the Action Plan taken by the authority, or the endorsement of specific
elements of the Plan, which may prove useful to other authorities embarking on the Action Plan process.
Comments are provided against individual Action Plans to guide local authorities on where the appraisal
team regard the Plan as good practice.
Air Quality Action Plan Progress Report |
London Borough of Croydon [final]
Good evidence of the impact of idling vehicle enforcement and traffic management measures.
» Download London Borough of Croydon
(Winzip file | 1.15Mb) |
Air Quality Action Plan Progress Report |
Rotherham MBC [final]
Impact of changing traffic light signalling on traffic demonstrated and good performance in implementing travel plans.
» Download Rotherham MBC
(Winzip file | 78.2Kb) |
Air Quality Action Plan Progress Report |
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead [final]
Indicators and targets have been set for various measures within the action plan.
» Download Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
(Winzip file | 209Kb) |
Air Quality Updating and Screening Assessment |
Kingston upon Hull City Council [final]
Several successful measures have been reported, e.g a reduction in congestion has resulted from the improvement in traffic control management via traffic light signalling.
» Download Kingston upon Hull
(Winzip file | 8.42Mb) |
Air Quality Action Plan Update |
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea [final]
A successful car club has resulted in significant NOx emission reduction.
» Download RB Kensington and Chelsea
(Winzip file | 252Kb) |
Local Transport Plan Progress Report |
West Sussex [final]
This is a good example of the progress report on the implementation of a Local Transport Plan. West Sussex's plan contains options specific to AQMAs with stated quantified benefits. Progress against set targets has been reported and the integrated LTP and action plan reports a reduction in traffic flows in the AQMA.
» Download West Sussex
(Winzip file | 2.48Mb) |
Monitoring Implementation Progress |
Derry City Council [final]
Derry City Council require a 29% reduction in traffic NOx to meet the air quality objective. Numerous options are included but the impact of these are not clear. However, the Council are committed to monitoring traffic flow changes in the AQMAs and air quality, as the actions are being implemented. The Council also are committed to producing a detailed implementation plan for these traffic management measures.
» Download Derry
(Winzip file | 2.33Mb) |
Assessment of the Air Quality Impact of Options |
West Oxfordshire Council [final]
The final action plan from West Oxfordshire Council shows good consultation and assessment of the air quality impact of the options.
» Download West Oxfordshire
(Winzip file | 5.94Mb) |
Good Linkage with Local Transport Plan |
Chichester District Council [final]
This action plan is a good example of strong linkage with the local transport plan. The impact of actions to improve traffic flows in the AQMAs has been quantified.
» Download Chichester
(Winzip file | 2.16Mb) |
Monitoring Implementation Progress |
Sevenoaks District Council [final]
Sevenoaks council have a number of AQMAs within the district. Options with clear timescales for implementation have been determined for each AQMA and a statement as to how progress will be monitored with indicators and targets set for each option. The air quality benefit of the options have been assessed which in some cases show that local action would be sufficient to meet the air quality objective.
» Download Sevenoaks
(Winzip file | 4.07Mb) |
Quantifying the Air Quality Impact of Actions |
Belfast City Council Action Plan [final]
A good example of quantifying the air quality benefits of actions and projecting when the national air quality objective is likely to be met.
» Download Belfast
(Winzip file | 4.6Mb) |
Source Apportionment and AQ Assessment |
Newport City Council Action Plan [final]
An example of detailed source apportionment analysis. The assessment of the air quality impacts of the plan is
also presented quantitatively in key cases.
» Download Newport
(Winzip file | 2.8Mb) |
Initial Actions Relating to an Industrial Source |
Falkirk Council Action Plan [final]
An example of clear initial actions relating to an industrial source. This includes actions to improve the
capacity to assess the impacts of the source and an alert system for peak episodes.
» Download Falkirk
(Winzip file | 216Kb) |
Engagement with the Highways Agency |
Gravesham Borough Council Annual Progress Report
An example of negotiation between the authority, the HA and the Secretary of State to make significant changes
to a road within the trunk road network.
» Download Gravesham
(Winzip file | 99Kb) |
Urban AQMAs |
London Borough of Camden [final]
A good example of a comprehensive approach to developing an Action Plan in a large metropolitan area. The plan demonstrates a thorough understanding of transport's impact on air quality and encompasses a comprehensive range of possible measures.
» Download Camden
(Winzip file | 1.42Mb)
Link updated to include Final draft and appendices. |
Small AQMA - Road Traffic |
South Lakeland District Council [final]
A good example of a thorough approach to developing an Action Plan for a small AQMA building upon a Local Transport Plan.
» Download South Lakeland
(Winzip file | 1.16Mb)
This link has been updated to Final draft. |
Dartford District Council [final]
This plan provides a detailed approach to scenario testing and the impacts on air quality of a number of proposals than have been put forward to the Highways Agency.
» Download Dartford
(Winzip file | 275Kb) |
Large AQMA - Motorway |
Wycombe District Council [final]
The plan provides a sound approach to the problems faced when formulating an Action Plan for an AQMA covering Motorway locations. The Plan sets out well the relevant responsibilities of those organisations and/or bodies required to implement the various proposals.
» Download Wycombe
(Winzip file | 533Kb)
This link has been updated to include Final draft. |
Small AQMA - Part A Industrial |
Fenland District Council [draft]
A good example of the formulation of an action plan by an authority with respect to industrial sites, within the limits of powers available to local authorities for a Part A process.
» Download Fenland Coming Soon |
Small AQMA -
Industrial and
Fugitive Emissions
of PM10
|
Stoke-on-Trent City Council [draft]
A good example of consideration to industrial emissions and Action Planning. The tabular summary of the propsed measures and the assessment of their impacts (on air quality and beyond) provide a very useful way of conveying information.
» Download Stoke
(Winzip file | 88Kb) |
