Biomass Boiler Information Request

In common with other types of combustion appliances, biomass boilers are potentially a source of air pollution. Pollutants associated with biomass combustion include particulate matter (PM₁₀/PM_2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NO_x) emissions. These pollution emissions can have an impact on local air quality and affect human health. It is essential that any new biomass boilers installed in South Ayrshire meet certain emission control requirements in order to protect local air quality.

Several areas within South Ayrshire have levels of PM₁₀ and NO₂ just under the Air Quality Objectives included in the Regulations for the purpose of Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) in Scotland. Any slight increase has the potential to increase these pollutant levels to an extent that these regulatory levels will be breached and South Ayrshire will require to declare an Air Quality Management Area with the resultant requirement to take measures to reduce emissions of the afore mentioned pollutants.

In order to approve a planning application associated with a biomass boiler, the following information below must be supplied to the local authority. 

You may find the Carbon Trust publication 'Biomass heating: a practical guide for potential users' a useful companion when completing this form. The publication can be downloaded from: http://www.carbontrust.com/resources/guides/renewable-energy-technologies/biomass-heating-user-guide

Biomass Boiler Information Request Form