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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

LAQM Progress Report 2013 1

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



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.



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



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 2.9 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites outside AQMA‟s.



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



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



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).



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



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.



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.


Assessment

April 2006 AQMA declarations remained


exceedences found.



exceedences found.





exceedences found.


Assessment

April 2009 AQMA declarations remained

valid. Detailed Assessment

required for nitrogen dioxide.


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.


valid. Monitoring data

confirmed that an AQMA

declaration required for

Conisbrough,for nitrogen

dioxide annual mean.


Assessment

April 2012 Declarations remain valid.

Detailed assessment required

for area of Hickleton.

Detailed Assessment August 2012 AQMA declaration needed for

area near A1.



Figure 1.1 Map(s) of AQMA Boundaries (if applicable



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.



Figure 2.1 Map(s) of Automatic Monitoring Sites (if applicable)



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


Analyser Y (20m) 2.2m N



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


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



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



Figure 2.2 Map(s) of Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites (if applicable)



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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.



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

http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/technical-guidance/index.html?d=page=38




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

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2 i

n m

icro

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mm

es p

er

cu

bic

metr

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Unit 1

Unit 3

Unit 4

Unit 6

Unit 9

Unit 10



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.



Table 2.4 Results of Automatic Monitoring for NO2: Comparison with 1-hour Mean Objective


AQMA?


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)



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.



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.



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





located Tube





DT10

Hayfield

Lane/Hurst

Lane

Kerbside N N 10 23

DT11 Gattison


DT12 West End


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





located Tube





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


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


DT28 Mansfield

Road






located Tube





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





located Tube





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)





located Tube





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





located Tube





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





located Tube





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



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)


AQMA?

Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) - Adjusted for Bias a

2008 (Bias Adjustment

Factor = 0.98)


Factor = 0.91)


Factor = 0.92)


Factor = 0.79)


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



http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/tools-monitoring-data/no2-falloff.html

http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/tools-monitoring-data/no2-falloff.html







AQMA?



Factor = 0.98)


Factor = 0.91)


Factor = 0.92)


Factor = 0.79)


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


21 23


21 23


21 22


26 27


40 43


38 42

DT21 Roadside Y 60 56 58

46 50


45 49

DT23 Kerbside N 43 41 46

37 40




AQMA?



Factor = 0.98)


Factor = 0.91)


Factor = 0.92)


Factor = 0.79)


Factor = 0.80)


36 38


34 35


40 42


37 39


47 44


15 15


16 17


16 16


19 18

DT33 Background N 16 15 17

12 12


21 22

DT35 Background N 14 14 14

12 12


33 36


38 40

DT38 Urban

background

N

22 21 22

17 17


23 24

DT40 Suburban N 16 16 15

14 14




AQMA?



Factor = 0.98)


Factor = 0.91)


Factor = 0.92)


Factor = 0.79)


Factor = 0.80)


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.





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.




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.




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.




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.




The trend here is in line with those discussed above, exceedences remain.




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.



Figure 2.9 Trends in Annual Mean Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations Measured at Diffusion Tube Monitoring Sites outside AQMA’s.



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.



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.



Table 2.7 Results of Automatic Monitoring for PM10: Comparison with Annual Mean Objective


AQMA?


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





Figure 2.10 Trends in Annual Mean PM10 Concentrations



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.



Table 2.8 Results of Automatic Monitoring for PM10: Comparison with 24-hour Mean Objective


AQMA?


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)



c if data capture for full calendar year is less than 90%, the 90.4

th percentile of 24-hour means is in brackets



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Living_in_Doncaster/Environment/Pollution/Air/Air_Quality_Strategy.asp

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Living_in_Doncaster/Environment/Pollution/Air/Air_Quality_Strategy.asp



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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


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)




CONTINUED >>


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.


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.


2-06d: ENERGY GENERATION



3-30: PROGRESS IN IMPROVING VEHICLE EFFICIENCY






3-33: PROGRESS IN ENABLING ENERGY RENEWAL


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date



Date


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date



Date


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date



Date


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date



Date


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date



Date


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date



Date


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date



Date


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date



Date


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.


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date



Date


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.


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date



Date


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.


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.


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date



Date


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date



Date


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.



9.1.1 Doncaster Council Stand Alone Action Plan



Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date

Progress in Last

12 Months


Date


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.


5

Place new housing principally within existing urban areas, with emphasis on locations which are highly accessible by public transport, walking and cycling.


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.






Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date

Progress in Last

12 Months


Date


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.


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.





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date

Progress in Last

12 Months


Date


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





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date

Progress in Last

12 Months


Date


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





Target Annual

Emission Reduction

in the AQMA

Progress to Date

Progress in Last

12 Months


Date


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



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.




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.


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.


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.


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




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.


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.


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.


Introduce a council car sharing scheme

April 2003 Scheme set-up 2002. Widened to Bassetlaw and Doncaster NHS Trusts.




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.

Y Action removed 2009..

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.


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.


Ensure that all strategies in the LDF LDF in place with policies to Y Action removed 2013



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.


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.


Ensure that new development comprising employment, shopping and leisure and services offers a realistic choice of access by public transport, walking and cycling.




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.



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.



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.



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

http://www.airquality.co.uk/

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Living_in_Doncaster/Neighbourhoods/Planning/Local_Development_Framework/LDF_-_Annual_Monitoring_Report.asp

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Living_in_Doncaster/Neighbourhoods/Planning/Local_Development_Framework/LDF_-_Annual_Monitoring_Report.asp

http://local.doncaster.gov.uk/PublicAccess/default.aspx

http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/documents/Tube_Precision_2013_version_03_13-Final.pdf



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

http://www.interchanges.co.uk/syltp/documents.htm



Appendices

Appendix A: Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Data

Appendix B: Maps

Appendix C: Raw Data

Appendix D: Biomass Calculations



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

http://www.uwe.ac.uk/aqm/review/R&Asupport/diffusiontube310310.xls



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.



Appendix B: Maps



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D6

D7

D5



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D 16

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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



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.



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]

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