The obligation
The Air Quality EPP 2016 sets ambient air quality objectives and requires compliance assessment for proposed developments under the EP Act and Planning and Design Code.
The Air Quality EPP 2016 prescribes ambient air quality standards and investigation/assessment requirements that must be satisfied by proposed and redevelopments in SA. Development applicants must demonstrate that ambient objectives will not be exceeded. SA DIT Air Quality Assessment Guidelines provide the methodology. Applies to proponents and consent authorities.
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- The Air Quality EPP 2016 sets ambient air quality objectives and requires compliance assessment for proposed developments under the EP Act and Planning and Design Code.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Ambient air quality standards and assessment requirements for development is a WHS requirement set out in Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016 (SA). It is made under Environment Protection Act 1993 (SA). The relevant provision is Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016 > Ambient Standards and Development Assessment.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Ambient air quality standards and assessment requirements for development is a WHS obligation under Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016 (SA). In short, The Air Quality EPP 2016 sets ambient air quality objectives and requires compliance assessment for proposed developments under the EP Act and Planning and Design Code.
What changed recently?
Ambient air quality standards and assessment requirements for development was last updated on 26 August 2026.
