Odour Risk Assessment (EMAQ) If you are applying for planning permission for a commercial kitchen extract system , your local planning authority may ask for an Odour Risk Assessment , sometimes referred to as an EMAQ assessment . This document explains the likely odour impact from your proposed cooking operation and whether the extract system has been designed to control cooking smells properly. For takeaway owners, restaurant operators and planning consultants, it is often a

A Ventilation Statement explains how a proposed commercial kitchen extract system will manage fumes, heat, grease and odour. Often requested as part of a planning application, it helps councils assess whether the system is suitable for the site and unlikely to affect nearby properties. A clear, well-prepared statement can support approval, reduce delays and show that ventilation issues have been properly considered from the outset.

A Noise Impact Assessment Survey (NIA) helps councils assess whether a proposed commercial kitchen ventilation system could cause noise nuisance to nearby neighbours. Often required for planning applications, it reviews background noise, proposed equipment and likely sound impact. A well-prepared NIA can support approval, reduce objections and help avoid costly design changes later.