Professional Odour Surveys for Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens
Opening or expanding a restaurant or commercial kitchen often requires a detailed odour impact assessment to satisfy planning and environmental health requirements.
At OdourScope, we specialise exclusively in odour surveys for food establishments. Our expert assessments help you meet local council standards, select the right extraction and filtration systems, and prevent costly delays in planning approval.
OdourScope: Your Partner in Odour Consultancy
Comprehensive desktop surveys measuring potential odour emissions from proposed or existing kitchens. Includes risk scoring and planning-compliant recommendations. We prepare reports that meet the requirements of:
- Local Authority Planning Teams
- Environmental Health Officers
- DEFRA / EMAQ+ Odour Guidance (depending on local policy)
- Standard UK restaurant planning guidance
- Our reports include everything needed for submission.
Odour Mitigation & Control Services
We provide customized odour control strategies to effectively manage and mitigate unpleasant odour emissions.We assess your proposed kitchen layout, cooking processes, and canopy systems to determine the correct level of filtration required, including:
- Grease filters
- Carbon filtration
- ESP (Electrostatic Precipitators)
- UV-C or ozone-free systems
- High-efficiency odour control stages
Odour Impact Assessments
Our thorough odour impact assessments help to identify and evaluate the effects of odour on the environment and community, hence advising you on the control measures required to ensure a smooth planning approval. This includes
- Initial Consultation – understand your site, menu type, and cooking processes
- On-Site Assessment – evaluate location, discharge points, neighbouring receptors, and risk factors
- Technical Analysis – EMAQ+ scoring, filtration requirements, and system recommendations
- Report Submission – a clear, detailed document ready for planning approval
Consultancy Services
We provide professional odour impact assessment services designed to help you meet planning and regulatory requirements with confidence. Using IAQM and EMAQ+ guidance, we assess potential odour risks, identify effective mitigation measures and produce clear, defensible reports for planning or permitting. Our consultancy delivers practical, tailored advice, ensuring your commercial kitchen or industrial project remains compliant and low-risk. With expert support from start to finish, we help you navigate odour issues smoothly and achieve successful project outcomes.
