Report back from Seven Kings & Newbury Park Residents Association meeting

I went to the Seven Kings & Newbury Park Residents Association meeting and distributed the note below. After being given a generous hearing by David Stephens,  the chair, it was clear I did not have enough support in the room to push the matter further. However, there may be another opportunity and I will be seeking the support of other resident associations. 

https://stopthetescotoxictowers.blogspot.com/

120 Blythswood Road

IG3 8SG andy.walker@talk21.com 07956 263088

Dear Residents

Stopping the Tesco Toxic Towers

This is an email from a Council officer to me which offers a possible opportunity to stop the Tesco Toxic Towers.

Dear Mr. Walker,


I am writing to you further your query at the Cabinet meeting on 11 February 2020 regarding pollution monitoring at Goodmayes Tesco.
The current PM10 concentrations (based on Defra modelled data) for the development site is 17.4 μg/m³.  For 2026 (the estimated first full year of occupation), the concentrations obtained for the same pollutant is 16.8 μg/m³ respectively. This is well below the annual target limit value of 40 µg/m³ for PM10.  
Given that the modelled level of PM10 is significantly below the target limit value there is no need for additional monitoring to be undertaken prior to application determination.   
This is not the case with Nitrogen Dioxide (NO²) emissions and we have asked for additional monitoring to be undertaken to determine the existing levels around the proposed development area which includes the area around Chadwell Primary school.
 There is no statutory requirement to monitor PM2.5, however Local Authorities are required to work towards reducing PM2.5 emissions.
 If the planning application is approved the developer will be required to develop and implement a Dust Management Plan (DMP).  Additional measures may be required to ensure compliance with the Mayor of London’s guidance. The DMP may include monitoring of dust deposition, dust flux, real-time PM10 continuous monitoring and/or visual inspections.
 Consequently we will be seeking for the developer to implement a PM10 monitoring regime as a means of monitoring dust from the construction process and ensuring that nearby sensitive premises are not affected.


I trust this answers your question.ENDs (my emphasis)

I hope to speak briefly on this later this evening.

Regards

Andy Walker