Air quality across West Dorset is reviewed annually against the National Air Quality Standards set by the Government. You can view the annual reports from the latest round of review and assessment below.
Current levels of air quality in West Dorset
The latest Annual Status Report 2018 shows that air quality across the district is generally good, however, there are two areas in Bridport and Chideock where the annual mean objective for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is exceeded. This is due to road traffic emissions.
The report identifies that two air quality management areas (AQMAs) have already been declared, in Chideock along the A35 and Dorchester along High East Street, and action plans have been produced to improve the air quality here. In Chideock monitoring has shown that the only areas with exceedances are on the south side of the A35 going out of the village towards Lyme Regis. East Road, Bridport has also shown exceeded levels of NO2, however, at present there is no intention to declare an AQMA, although this will be reviewed following consultation.
- Annual Status Report 2017
- Summary of monitoring results
- Summary of monitoring results from our diffusion tube survey in Bridport
- Annual Status Report 2016
- Updating & Screening Assessment 2015
- Air Quality Progress Report 2014
- Air Quality Updating and Screening Assessment and 2012 Progress Report
- Air Quality Progress Report 2011
- Detailed Air Quality Assessment Bridport and Chideock 2011
- Air Quality Progress Report 2010
- Air Quality Updating and Screening Assessment 2009
- Chideock Air Quality Action Plan 2008
- Local Air Quality Management Detailed Assessment 2008
- Chideock Air Quality Management Area Further Assessment 2008
- Air Quality Progress Report 2007
- Air Quality Updating and Screening Assessment 2006
- Air Quality Strategy Progress Report 2005
In 2020 the former local authority areas were amalgamated into one report. If you require a copy of the Dorset Air Quality Annual Status Report 2020 please send a request to our business support team at mailto:envhealth@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk and a copy will be sent out to you.