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Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
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.
Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council
This guide explains how impacts on noise should be incorporated into a cost benefit analysis.
Legal noise limits for on and off-road vehicles, and what to do if you're affected by road, rail or aircraft noise
Noise, exhaust emissions, engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (sometimes called an engine management light or 'EML'), and fluid leak rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Information you must submit to the Environment Agency in a noise impact assessment that uses computer modelling or spreadsheet calculations.
Guidance for manufacturers, authorised representatives, and responsible persons.
Includes neighbour disputes, reporting noise nuisance, pest control and looking after pets
Noise action plans (Round 3) for agglomerations (large urban areas), roads (including major roads) and railways (including major railways).
How UK environment agencies assess noise, legal requirements for managing noise, noise impact assessments and noise management plans. This replaces H3 guidance.
Sets out the government’s revised overarching aviation noise policy statement.
Explaining which noise sources were included in the 2017 (Round 3) strategic noise mapping dataset.
Guidance for businesses on the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001.
Reports and maps showing the magnitude and extent of aircraft noise around Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports.
The mapping of environmental noise levels generated from aviation activity at Royal Air Force stations.
Independent reports showing results and analysis of government trial of roadside noise cameras.
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