Odour Management Plans
Prevent Complaints and Stay Permit-Compliant with a Clear Odour Control Strategy
An Odour Management Plan (OMP) sets out how a site will prevent, monitor, and respond to odour emissions. Required by the Environment Agency and many local authorities for waste, industrial, or food-related operations, it’s a core document that shows how you’ll meet your environmental responsibilities and avoid nuisance to nearby communities.
Developed in line with EA guidance (H4 Odour Management), the plan identifies potential odour sources, describes existing controls, and lays out actions for mitigation, staff training, maintenance, and response protocols — all tailored to your site’s operations and risks.
Why It Matters — and What You Risk Without It
Sites that emit odour without a formal management plan face serious consequences:
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❌ Refusal or revocation of environmental permits
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⚠️ Enforcement action due to complaints
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📣 Public opposition and reputational damage
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🧾 Inability to expand or adjust site activities
An OMP helps protect your operation, prove you’re in control, and respond swiftly and credibly if issues arise.
What’s Included
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Site description and odour sources (materials, processes, equipment)
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Receptor mapping and sensitivity assessment
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Control measures – covers containment, ventilation, filtration, and good practice
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Monitoring strategy – sniff tests, logs, dispersion checks
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Complaint response procedure – logging, investigation, corrective actions
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Staff roles, training and record keeping
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Compliance with EA or planning requirements
How It Works
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You provide operational details and permit references
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We assess risk based on activities, location, and historical issues
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Controls and procedures are reviewed or developed as needed
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A site-specific, regulator-compliant plan is created and delivered in PDF and Word formats
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Optional: follow-up support, updates, or EA liaison if requested
Who It’s For
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🗑️ Waste and recycling centres
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🍽️ Food production and processing sites
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🧪 Chemical and industrial plants
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🏗️ Developments discharging odour-related planning conditions
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🏛️ Sites applying for, renewing or varying an environmental permit
What You Get
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📄 Environment Agency-compliant Odour Management Plan
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📋 Clearly defined procedures for odour control and complaint handling
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🧠 Expert input to ensure practical, effective site measures
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✅ Peace of mind for regulators, communities, and internal teams
Stay Ahead of Enforcement — and In Control of Your Site’s Reputation
Odour issues can quickly escalate if not managed properly. With a solid, site-specific OMP in place, you can prevent complaints, satisfy permit conditions, and demonstrate that your operation is proactive, professional, and under control.
