Spelthorne Borough Council

Providing Quality Services to the People of
Ashford, Laleham, Shepperton, Staines, Stanwell & Sunbury

Dust / fumes / gases

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Statutory nuisance of dust only applies to commercial sources of dust.  This could be work carried out by builders on a domestic property or work carried out on a commercial property.  This does not cover DIY.
Best practicable means should be employed at all times to prevent dust emissions. Construction sites and Demolition Sites: Other commercial sites: Warm dry weather is the worst time for fugitive dust emissions During these periods it may be wise to use extra precautions to suppress dust, especially as neighbouring residents spend more of their time outdoors and have their windows and doors open. Dust on Spelthorne’s roads Pollution Control has no powers regarding dust deposits on roads.  This is a Surrey County Council Highways Department matter and will be investigated if the deposits are endangering safety to road users.   Danger on the road (external website) report form.
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