The Environmental Protection section deals with complaints from
the public about a wide range of issues that can affect people's
health. These issues include noise, smoke, refuse, fumes, odour and
dust. All complaints are investigated fully following the section's
standard procedures and where possible steps are always taken to
minimise or abate problems.
We also act as a consultee to the Planning and Development Services
division and make comments relevant to noise, odour and
contaminated land on applications received. The purpose of this is
to attempt to ensure that new developments or changes of use do not
cause any detriment to existing residents or that existing issues
will not affect new properties. For example, for new properties
built near a busy road an assessment will be made as to whether or
not the road will affect the property, if it will, measures will be
required to prevent or reduce the effect of the road. The section
deals over 400 consultations with each year.
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Contact us
For more information please contact the Environmental
Protection Team based within Community Services.
Tel: 01695 577177
Email: envhealth.admin@westlancs.gov.uk