Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 82905

Air Pollution and Noise: Construction

Tabled: 16 October 2025

Answered: 21 October 2025

Question

Mr Peter Bedford

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to monitor (a) noise and (b) air pollution arising from ongoing (i) housing (ii) rail and (iii) motorway construction projects in Mid Leicestershire

Answer

Emma Hardy

Local authorities are responsible for monitoring air quality in their areas and reporting annually. Planning authorities require developers of housing, rail, and motorway projects to assess and mitigate air pollution, including dust and emissions, during ...

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