Odour thresholds and planning decisions - Find a freedom of information request

I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to seek information regarding odour thresholds and planning decisions in Lincolnshire. Specifically, I would like to request the following:



1) What odour emission limits (in OuE/m³) have been applied to facilities during the planning approval process in Lincolnshire?

2) When were these odour limits established, and what criteria or benchmarks were used to determine them (e.g., European standards or local guidelines)?

3) Does the council maintain records of odour dispersion modeling or assessments conducted during the planning stage for facilities that may emit odour? If so, I request access to these records.

4) What guidelines, if any, are used to determine the acceptable proximity between odour-emitting facilities and residential areas or other sensitive receptors?



My intention is to understand the consistency and application of odour thresholds in Lincolnshire.

I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.  
 
When determining planning applications, Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) rely on the advice of the pollution control authorities (that is the relevant district / borough / city Environmental Health Officer and the Environment Agency) for advice on emissions from proposed developments.  Each case is assessed on its own merits.

Odour dispersion modelling and assessments can be found in relation to individual planning applications at: https://lincolnshire.planning-register.co.uk/

Lincolnshire County Council do not have any limits or guidelines regarding odour in the determination of planning applications but rely on the specialist advice of the Environmental Health Officers who take account of the applicant’s report, which should be prepared taking account of appropriate guidance.