What is a Planning Noise Survey

What is a Planning Noise Survey

A planning noise survey needs to be carried out by a suitably qualified acoustic consultant, preferably UKAS accredited in acoustics. APT is UKAS accredited for acoustic surveys and we have vast amount of experience and skill in dealing with BS4142 noise assessments and PPG24 Noise Surveys for the planning applications for both small and large businesses and developments throughout London and the United Kingdom. All you need to do is send us a site plan layout showing the site along with the nearest noise sources such as a main road or railway line. Once received we will send you a quotation for a noise survey – it’s as simple as that!

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Noise Surveys for New Developments

A noise survey and report should be submitted during the pre-application process and discussions on planning applications. In many circumstances a planning condition will stipulate that a noise survey will need to be undertaken.

Noise surveys are normally carried out prior to completion, however the local authority may also require post a BS 8182 noise level survey to prove that the noise standards have been achieved within the living rooms and bedrooms.

The following information will usually need to be included within the noise survey report.

  1. The reason and scope of the report.
  2. Location plan of the proposed development and likely receptor points such as the nearest residential window/s.
  3. The noise survey Methodology including the noise monitoring location, the equipment used and the weather conditions during the noise survey.
  4. Reasons for deviations from standard methods.
  5. Full table of results.
  6. A comparison of survey results against the noise standards.
  7. Recommendations for noise control measures – acoustic barriers etc.
  8. Full calculations against noise reductions expected to support any suggested noise control measures.

When is a noise survey and PPG24 report required?

A noise survey and PPG24 report may be required at the application stage or once planning

permission has been granted. A noise survey and report are required if:

  • the proposed development with commercial areas that may create noise which may affect nearby noise sensitive properties. For example, a new commercial activity near existing residential properties.
  • the proposed development positioning will be sensitive to noise and is likely to be affected by existing noise sources i.e. busy roads, railway, airports or commercial activity.

What is the noise Survey report for?

The noise survey report is to demonstrate that:

  • the source of noise is evaluated and quantified
  • nearby noise sensitive receptors identified
  • noise receptors have been determined with reference to noise standards

 The noise survey report (where required) will also set out control measures where it is necessary to reduce noise to acceptable levels. For example, the installation of different glazing e.g. from double to triple glazed panels or acoustic trickle vents are installed so that internal noise standards are met.

If you would like more information on BS4142 noise survey or PPG24 noise surveys for your business or development, please contact us at: info@airpressuretesting.net or visit our website at: www.airpressuretesting.net  Bye for now APT