Spelthorne Borough Council

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Ashford, Laleham, Shepperton, Staines, Stanwell & Sunbury

Dust / fumes / gases

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The enforcement powers of Spelthorne Borough Council

There may be a statutory nuisance if: -

it “interferes materially with the well being of the residents, that is affect their well being, even though it may not be prejudicial to health”.

The following will be considered by the Council when investigating an alleged statutory nuisance arising from dust, gas, or fumes:

This does not cover DIY.  

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.

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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