Planning Assessments PPG 24
When developing a new site or changing the use of an existing site the local planning authority will consider the noise and vibration issues of the proposed development as part of the overall planning assessment.
The local authority may impose conditions requiring the developer to deal with all aspects of the noise and vibration impact. Planning guidance is currently contained in Planning Policy Guidance 24 (PPG24). As the title suggests, this gives guidance to Planning Officers on noise issues related to new developments. The document includes Noise Exposure Categories (NEC) split in to four categories, NEC A, B, C and D. Reference is made to other relevant British Standards and Guidelines, such as BS 4142, BS 8233, BS 6472 and World Health Organisation guidelines.
Compliance with the conditions is a requirement of the planning consent and it is often necessary to submit further information to discharge the condition. It is therefore in the developer's interests to consider any and all of the potential acoustic issues at an early stage of the design.
NWSS has considerable experience using a variety tools such as CRTN, CRN and CadnaA predictive modelling to give appropriate advice to clients on any acoustic measures required. This allows the client to answer any concerns regarding noise and vibration impact, and to discharge the relevant planning conditions.
Link to PPG 24 document - England
Link to Technical Advice Note (TAN) :11 Noise (1997) - Wales
