Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 5583
Received: 25/02/2015
Respondent: Natural England
Chapter 2: Increased development could also lead to increased transport and road usage, especially with regards to the M25. This in turn could impact on Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Whilst vehicles are becoming less polluting, the volume of traffic is increasing. NE acknowledges that overall pollution levels are decreasing (i.e. plume from London) but not at a significant rate, and the level of pollutants still exceeds desired levels. NOx is exceeded across most of the Forest, while ozone levels are borderline. Mapping showing the condition of the Forest is available online.Brentwood is advised to consider air pollution in respect of Epping Forest SAC, to liaise with neighbouring authorities.
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