Air pollution
West Lothian Council is committed to fulfilling the requirements of the Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) process in accordance with National Guidance (see 1 & 2 in Resources). Environmental Health regularly reviews and assesses air quality throughout the district to determine whether or not the air quality objectives are likely to be achieved.
Air pollutants such as Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and particulates (PM10) which are mainly associated with vehicle emissions are measured using a network of air quality monitoring equipment throughout West Lothian.
Environmental Health and Trading Standards
West Lothian Council
County Buildings
High Street
Linlithgow
West Lothian
EH49 7EZ
Telephone: 01506 775400
Fax: 01506 775368
Email: environmentalhealth@westlothian.gov.uk
WLC Historic Air Quality Reports (see PDFs listed below for links)
1) The Air Quality (Scotland) Regulations 2000
2) The Air Quality (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2002
Downloadable documents
- Progress Report 2004 (PDF, 220Kb)
- Progress Report 2005 (PDF, 259Kb)
- Progress Report 2007 (PDF, 1266Kb)
- Progress Report 2008 (PDF, 1283Kb)
- Smoke Control Areas Map (PDF, 277Kb)
- Smoke Control Stoves (PDF, 37Kb)
- Updating and Screening Assessment 2003 (PDF, 424Kb)
- Updating and Screening Assessment 2006 (PDF, 2800Kb)
- Updating and Screening Assessment 2009 (PDF, 1584Kb)
Supplementary Planning Guidance
The council has produced a number of SPG documents and developer contribution policies for applicants.
Development Plan
The structure plan and local plan provide guidance on the location of development across West Lothian.
Building Standards
For building warrant applications, completion certificates, a "letter of comfort", or to report a dangerous building.
