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Noise in a medium density housing environment. Terry LONG. Introduction. Stop urban sprawl Reduce lot size No change in construction methods. A subdivision from 1961. Lots are over 1000 m ² and houses are 110 to 130 m ².
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Noisein a medium density housing environment Terry LONG
Introduction • Stop urban sprawl • Reduce lot size • No change in construction methods
A subdivision from 1961. Lots are over 1000 m² and houses are 110 to 130 m²
An example of a 2001 subdivision. Lot sizes are 350 – 450 m²and houses are around 150 m².
Summary • 1960’s Lot 1020m² House 110m² • 2001 Lot 400m² House 150m²
Ranking • Nuisance Noise • Unreasonable Noise • Excessive Noise • Loss of amenity • Amenity An attribute of a building which contributes to the health, physical independence, and well being of the building's users but which is not associated with disease or a specific illness.
Examples • BBQ • Toilet Flushing • Music and TV • Heat Pumps • Swimming Pool filter motors • Other effects
Proactive • Providing Healthy Environments for our communities
BBQ’s • OR a social gathering
Toilet Flushing • BBQ’s
Music and TV • BBQ’s • Toilet Flushing
Heat Pumps • BBQ’s • Toilet Flushing • Music and TV
Swimming Pool Filter Motor • BBQ’s • Toilet Flushing • Music and TV • Heat Pumps
What to do? • Amend District Plans • Amend the NZ Building Code