Local air environment. Local air quality and soundscapes management in Wales 2025. Policy guidance PG(W)(25)

Welsh Government, 2025
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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Comprises policy guidance to support local authorities in Wales in improving the management of local air quality to meet national air quality objectives. Covers: ways of working, long term thinking, policy integration, community engagement, air quality objectives and air quality management areas (AQMAs), collaboration, prevention, noise and soundscapes.

History

Supersedes: Part IV of the Environment Act 1995. Local air quality management in Wales. Policy guidance PG(W)(17) - June 2017 (Welsh Government, 2017). Document type: guidance. First published: 30 July 2025.

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9781806332373

Subjects

  • Pollution control
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Planning and development
  • Waste planning

Publisher History

The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales. They publish a number of strategies, policies, consultation papers, circulars, leaflets and posters. Previously known as Welsh Assembly Government.

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