Frequently Asked Questions - Pollution Control

eMail: pollution.control@doncaster.gov.uk | Telephone:  01302 737579 or 737581 | Fax:  01302 737364 
Address: PO Box 257, The Council House, College Road, Doncaster, DN1 1RN.

Where is the Public Register of Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) installations kept?

It is kept at Pollution Control at Council House.

Do I need a Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) permit?

You need to contact Pollution Control on 01302 737581 for advice.

Radon has come back on the search for my new house/ My house is within a radon affected area?

Please contact Pollution Control on 01302 737579 or the Health Protection Agency web site for advice.

What is radon?

A naturally occurring radioactive gas.

Where is the public register of contaminated land kept?

In the Pollution Control section at Council House.

What premises are on the public register of contaminated land?

You need to contact Pollution Control on 01302 737581 for advice.

What is meant by contaminated land?

You need to contact Pollution Control on 01302 737581 for advice.

My property is within 250 metres of a landfill site, what does this mean?

You need to contact Pollution Control on 01302 737581 for advice.

What is landfill gas?

Landfill gas is methane and carbon dioxide.

How can I obtain environmental information?

You can write into Pollution Control, PO Box 257, The Council House, College Road, Doncaster DN1 1RN. 

What is the ambient/outside air quality?

Please visit the Air Pollution Levels in Doncaster page or ring the answer phone 01302 737536.

How do the air quality monitoring stations work?

If you contact Pollution Control on 01302 737581 they will explain.

How can I obtain information on the air quality in Doncaster?

Please visit the Air Pollution Levels in Doncaster page or Contact Pollution Control 01302 737579 for information.

Last updated: 29 October 2009
Doncaster Council,
Council House, College Road,
Doncaster, DN1 1BR
Tel: +44 (0)1302 736000
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