Kitchen Odour Risk Assessments
At Wave Dynamics, we provide Kitchen Odour Risk Assessments across Ireland and the UK, with offices in Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Belfast and London, and a strong presence in Galway. We support developers, restaurant operators and planners in managing odour impacts from commercial kitchens and food-related developments.
Our assessments evaluate the potential for odour emissions from cooking processes to affect nearby sensitive receptors, helping ensure appropriate mitigation measures are incorporated into both design and operational stages. We provide clear, evidence-based reporting to support planning applications and environmental compliance.
Kitchen Odour Risk Assessment Services
Commercial kitchens, restaurants, cafés, takeaways and food production facilities can generate odours that may impact surrounding residential or commercial receptors if not properly managed.
Our assessments identify potential risks and recommend practical design and operational controls to reduce odour impacts.
We provide:
- Planning application support
- Commercial kitchen odour assessments
- Restaurant and takeaway development assessments
- Extraction and ventilation system reviews
- Sensitive receptor assessments
- Odour mitigation recommendations
- Technical reporting and compliance support
Supporting Planning & Design Compliance
Our consultants assess cooking activities, kitchen layouts and ventilation systems alongside surrounding land uses to determine potential odour impacts and mitigation requirements.
Our services support:
- New restaurant and café developments
- Takeaway and fast-food outlets
- Commercial kitchen refurbishments
- Food production facilities
- Mixed-use developments
- Planning and environmental submissions
Where required, we recommend practical measures such as improved extraction design, filtration systems and operational controls.
Kitchen Odour Risk Assessment
- Supports planning and development requirements
- Identifies potential odour impacts on nearby receptors
- Assists with effective extraction and ventilation design
- Supports compliance with planning and environmental guidance
- Reduces the risk of odour complaints
- Provides clear, evidence-based reporting










Jon Maguire (BSc Hons MIOA) brings over 8 years of expertise in acoustic consultancy, specialising in environmental acoustics with a focus on 3D modelling, assessments, and detailed design for industrial, commercial, and energy projects. He has lead noise assessments for key clients while thriving in multidisciplinary environments. Jon’s diplomatic communication skills are ideal for stakeholder consultation.
Jack is a Field Engineer at Wave Dynamics, supporting the delivery of environmental monitoring and acoustic consultancy services through detailed on-site fieldwork. He has hands-on experience in noise monitoring, vibration monitoring, and dust monitoring across a variety of infrastructure, construction, and environmental projects. Jack is involved in the setup, operation, and maintenance of monitoring equipment, ensuring accurate data collection in line with relevant standards and project requirements. He works closely with consultants and project teams, providing reliable field support that underpins high-quality assessments and reporting.
Aidan is the Director for all U.K Operations and has worked in multiple industries including for clients in the UK and internationally operating in the residential, industry, healthcare, education, and construction sectors.














