Appointed by Campbell Reith, ACCON carried out a
comprehensive air quality assessment for the
redevelopment of the Darul Ummah School in
Bigland Street, London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
The proposal included the demolition of the
existing school building, Jamiatul Ummah School
and the development of a new 450 pupil capacity
school, to included prayer halls, community
facilities, on-site pupil residencies and a secondary
school with an elevated playground.
Located in an Air Quality Management Area, the
issues of ambient pollution levels and air quality
and dust generation were raised by the Council.
The detailed air quality assessment considered the
overall levels of hydrocarbons, nitrogen dioxide
(NO2) and particulates (PM10) in the vicinity of the
site. Pollutant concentrations suggest that in the
area of the proposed development, it was unlikely
that air quality limits would be exceeded or
constrain development. The additional traffic
generated during the construction and operational
phases would not result in a significant impact on
air quality.
The development would be seven storeys high with
three basement storeys which include the sports
facilities; an outdoor playground would be situated
on the fifth floor, where the air quality would not
be an issue as NO2 concentrations reduce with
height.
Additionally a risk assessment for dust generation
during the demolition and construction activities
was completed at the request of the Council. The
assessment identified that the risk of significant
adverse effects resulting from emissions of fine
particles and dust during demolition of existing
buildings and construction of the new
development, would be medium as defined in the
London Best Practice Guidance.
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