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Noise Survey

Noise Surveys

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Noise Surveys BS4142 BS 4142 BS8233 BS 8233 Noise Impact Assessment NIA

A noise survey is an important condition of planning permission and a requirement for the evaluation of a potential noise source by environmental health officers. The Control of Pollution Act (1974) identified noise as a type of pollution with the World Health Organisation identifying the impact to health of those who are affected. The impact of noise can refer to residents and commercial premises that are situated nearby.

Noise Impact Assessments (NIA) predict the impact that noise from a development is likely to have on the surrounding area. A noise impact assessment may be requested for a residential development or a commercial premise which wants to alter their operating hours. Planning Departments at the Local Authority may require the Assessment of Noise prior to granting permission for a development or as a condition of planning.

From experience Compliance 4 Buildings suggest to clients to undertake the Noise Impact Assessment at the earliest opportunity to allow for mitigation options to be delivered to reduce the impact of noise. The consequence of not undertaking an early assessment can be a substantial increase in costs and time for a development or business.

The specific scope of a noise impact assessment methodology varies depending on the type of noise source requiring investigation. Essentially a Noise Impact Assessment will involve the measurement of an existing noise climate within a defined area while assessing the potential impact of the proposal to the existing noise climate. Noise sources are often varied and include railway noise, aircraft noise, road traffic noise and industrial noise. The parameters of any noise survey need to be agreed with the requesting authority to ensure the Noise Survey delivery is specific and meets the intended requirements.

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Noise Surveys

Instruct Compliance 4 Buildings for a Noise Survey
Noise Surveys BS4142 BS 4142 BS8233 BS 8233 Noise Impact Assessment NIA

A noise survey is an important condition of planning permission and a requirement for the evaluation of a potential noise source by environmental health officers. The Control of Pollution Act (1974) identified noise as a type of pollution with the World Health Organisation identifying the impact to health of those who are affected. The impact of noise can refer to residents and commercial premises that are situated nearby.

Noise Impact Assessments (NIA) predict the impact that noise from a development is likely to have on the surrounding area. A noise impact assessment may be requested for a residential development or a commercial premise which wants to alter their operating hours. Planning Departments at the Local Authority may require the Assessment of Noise prior to granting permission for a development or as a condition of planning.

Noise Surveys BS4142 BS 4142 BS8233 BS 8233 Noise Impact Assessment NIA 4a

From experience Compliance 4 Buildings suggest to clients to undertake the Noise Impact Assessment at the earliest opportunity to allow for mitigation options to be delivered to reduce the impact of noise. The consequence of not undertaking an early assessment can be a substantial increase in costs and time for a development or business.

The specific scope of a noise impact assessment methodology varies depending on the type of noise source requiring investigation. Essentially a Noise Impact Assessment will involve the measurement of an existing noise climate within a defined area while assessing the potential impact of the proposal to the existing noise climate. Noise sources are often varied and include railway noise, aircraft noise, road traffic noise and industrial noise. The parameters of any noise survey need to be agreed with the requesting authority to ensure the Noise Survey delivery is specific and meets the intended requirements.

Notable methodologies for measurement include the BS4142 and the BS8233. Both methodologies are agreed British Standards and used extensively.

BS 4142

The current version of the BS 4142 was introduced in 2014. The BS4142 provides the methodology of rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areas. A 4142 assessment is often requested when a proposed residential development is close to a source of industrial or commercial noise.

The method is used extensively by Local Authorities (LA) to quantify noise pollution. The result of the assessment predicts whether the occupants of residential buildings are likely to complain about the noise. If complaints are likely, Local Authority may treat the noise as a Statutory Nuisance and issue an order to abate the noise.

A BS4142 assessment is a comparison of the level of the offending noise with the underlying ‘background’ noise. The offending noise level is called the specific noise level which cannot be measured since it will occur in the presence of other noise sources. Corrections are made by the consultant depending on the characteristics of the source. A rating level is produced following attribution of corrections.

The Rating level is compared with the background level with the following indications:

+ 10 dB (complaints are likely)

+ 5 dB (marginal significance)

– 10 dB (complaints unlikely)

BS 8233

The current version of the BS8233 was introduced in 2014. The BS8233 provides Guidance on Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction for Buildings. The BS 8233 is a reference for advice on managing noise within and around buildings.

The BS 8233 standard provides appropriate guidance for internal and external noise levels in bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms and amenity space (gardens) during the day (7am to 11pm) and during the night (11pm to 7am). Guidance is also provided on the design of sound insulation (façade) for buildings and methods of achieving noise reduction for new build and refurbished dwelling which undergo a material change of use.

During the planning stage of a development a Local Authority will often request a BS 8233 Noise Survey to consider the internal and external noise levels when a site is near to a transport sources such as a road or railway. The Local Authority request a BS 8233 Noise Survey to guarantee that appropriate internal and external noise levels can be achieved.

The BS 8233 Noise Survey will identify whether the development is compliant with the National Planning and Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Noise Policy Statement for England (NPSE).

As part of a BS 8233 survey, a baseline measurement of the noise environment is established within a proposed development area. Following the defined noise environment, the noise impact on residential dwellings is assessed. The level of noise impact to occupants of the future development is analysed according to BS8233:2014.

A technical report is produced following completion of the BS8233 noise survey. Recommendations and proposed amendments are made within the report to ensure the development complies with British Standards. The report is sent to the Local Authority (Council) for approval. The responsibility falls on the developer to ensure all recommendations, amendments and mitigation measures are completed.

Equipment for Noise Surveys

Unsurprisingly the equipment utilised for Noise Surveys is highly specialised and requires regular and consistent testing to maintain accuracy. All measurement equipment complies with the requirements of accuracy class 0 or 1 defined in IEC 60651 and IEC 60804. The complete measurement system including the microphone is adjusted before each measurement using a sound calibrator. All Compliance 4 Buildings Ltd equipment is calibrated by a UKAS approved laboratory to maintain accuracy during a field test.

The scope of Noise Surveys can vary from one project to another. Compliance 4 Buildings will review all requirements and create an individual proposal. To receive a proposal and quote please contact Compliance 4 Buildings directly via our contact us page or on 0203 556 2407.

OUR SERVICE FOR A NOISE SURVEY

CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL AND ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS

CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL AND ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS

All Consultants at Compliance 4 Buildings have undergone extensive training in Noise Surveys. Our Acoustic Consultants and Environmental Consultants have vast experience enabling us to provide the highest standards to our customers.

FULLY INSURED AND ACCREDITED CONSULTANTS

FULLY INSURED AND ACCREDITED CONSULTANTS

All our Consultants are fully insured and accredited allowing us to provide the highest standards of service for Noise Assessment while acting with complete integrity and transparency.

NATIONAL NETWORK OF ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS

NATIONAL NETWORK OF ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS

Our Acoustic Consultants cover nationwide and able to assist within 48hours of providing a quotation.

PROJECT MANAGED -

In order to facilitate the requirements of our customers we assign a project manager at the outset. We do this to ensure from day 1 that we are working towards a common objective.

24/7 APPOINTMENT SLOTS +
TESTING WITHIN 48 HOURS +

OUR SERVICE FOR NOISE SURVEYS

CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL AND ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS
CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL AND ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS

All Consultants at Compliance 4 Buildings have undergone extensive training in Noise Surveys. Our Acoustic Consultants and Environmental Consultants have vast experience enabling us to provide the highest standards to our customers.

FULLY INSURED AND ACCREDITED CONSULTANTS
FULLY INSURED AND ACCREDITED CONSULTANTS

All our Consultants are fully insured and accredited allowing us to provide the highest standards of service for Noise Assessment while acting with complete integrity and transparency.

NATIONAL NETWORK OF ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS
NATIONAL NETWORK OF ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS

Our Acoustic Consultants cover nationwide and able to assist within 48hours of providing a quotation.

PROJECT MANAGED -

In order to facilitate the requirements of our customers we assign a project manager at the outset. We do this to ensure from day 1 that we are working towards a common objective.

24/7 APPOINTMENT SLOTS +
TESTING WITHIN 48 HOURS +

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The consequence of not undertaking an early assessment can be a substantial increase in costs and time for a development or business.

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Compliance 4 Buildings offer a nationwide service for Noise Surveys in the United Kingdom. We offer our Noise Surveys in Greater London and in Manchester from our two office locations. We receive regular instructions from all areas of the UK including: Birmingham (Midlands), Liverpool (Merseyside), Bristol (South West), Cardiff (Wales), Norwich, Leeds (Yorkshire), Leicester and Sheffield.

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