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Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
Legal noise limits for on and off-road vehicles, and what to do if you're affected by road, rail or aircraft noise
There are limits to the amount of noise that vehicles can make on public…
There’s no legal limit to road noise, although noise levels might be taken…
There are no legal limits to noise from existing railways. If you think…
Noise is regulated to some extent at all UK airports. This can include…
There are strategic noise maps for England provided by the Department for…
This guide explains how impacts on noise should be incorporated into a cost benefit analysis.
Noise is an inevitable consequence of a mature and vibrant society, but it can have a negative effect on people’s quality of life, affecting their health and wellbeing.
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council
Includes neighbour disputes, reporting noise nuisance, pest control and looking after pets
The mapping of environmental noise levels generated from aviation activity at Royal Air Force stations.
A safety review into the Ajax family of vehicles
A report setting out the detailed assessment of operational sound, noise and vibration levels for MA05.
Guidance on methods of minimising annoyance or disturbance caused by the operation of loudspeakers fixed to ice-cream vans and similar vehicles.
How councils assess and deal with nuisance odours from industrial, trade and business premises.
A report setting out the detailed assessment of operational sound, noise and vibration levels for MA01.
A report setting out the detailed assessment of operational sound, noise and vibration levels for MA03.
A report setting out the detailed assessment of operational sound, noise and vibration levels for MA04.
Reports outlining average summer day and night noise exposure contours for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports.
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