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Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation Conference Austin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006

Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation Conference Austin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006. Planning and the Design of Homes & Environmental Noise Issues Robin Mackenzie & Richard Mackenzie. RMP Acoustics was established in 1969. Based in Edinburgh. Undertakes work for

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Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation Conference Austin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006

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  1. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Planning and the Design of Homes & Environmental Noise Issues Robin Mackenzie & Richard Mackenzie

  2. RMP Acoustics was established in 1969. Based in Edinburgh Undertakes work for Governments and multi-national firms throughout Europe Involved in building product design and testing. Close involvement with the construction industry at all levels of the planning and design process.

  3. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Synopsis • The Complexity of Noise • Pre-planning issues • Sources of Noise • Policy Guidance on Environmental Noise • Noise Mitigation Measures • Case Studies

  4. The Complexity of Noise…

  5. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Q Which of the following, if any, do you consider to be problems that affect your quality of life? % Extremely/very annoyed by Noise Litter & Rubbish Noise from neighbours Dog fouling Vandalism Young people misbehaving People drinking in the street Drug abuse/dealers Noise from traffic Abandoned vehicles Graffiti 47% 43% 36% 32% 32% 27% 27% 24% 23% 23% Source: MORI

  6. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Q To what extent are you bothered, annoyed or disturbed by each of the noises you say you can hear in your home? % Extremely/very annoyed by Noise Neighbours (inside) Pubs/clubs Neighbours (outside) Road Traffic Noise Commercial activities Construction or road works Aircraft Noise Trains 12% 11% 8% 7% 7% 6% 5% 5% Source: MORI

  7. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 • Pre-Planning Stage • Consult Ordnance Survey • Map or aerial photograph • Visit site during day and • night-time • Check for seasonal activity

  8. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Sources of Noise - Transportation

  9. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Sources of Noise – Industrial

  10. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Sources of Noise – Recreational

  11. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Sources of Noise – Ministry of Defence

  12. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Principal Guidance on Environmental Noise PPG 24 – Planning and Noise • Main Planning Document • Planning Policy Guidance 24 • Contents • Introduction • General Principles • Noise policies in development plans • Noise exposure categories for • Residential development • Development control • Environmental Assessment • Other statutory controls • Cancellation of advice • Provides specific guidance • on the assessment of noise • from road, rail and aircraft. • Will shortly be replaced by • PPS 24 - PlanningPolicy • Statement 24

  13. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Supplementary Guidance on Environmental Noise • WHO 99 - Community noise • BS 8233 - Sound insulation of houses • BS 4142 - Industrial noise • BS 7445 - Environmental noise monitoring • BS 5228 - Construction noise • Code of Practice - Clay pigeon shooting • Code of Practice - Concerts • Code of Practice - Motor sports • ETSU - Wind farms • IOA - Environmental noise impact

  14. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Transport Noise Assessment Recommended Noise Levels - PPG 24 External Daytime Noise - < LAeq 55 dB Internal Daytime Noise - < LAeq 45 dB Internal Night-time Noise - < LAeq 35 dB Some Local Authorities may ask for more stringent BS 8233 or WHO criteria. This tends to be 5dB lower than the PPG 24 criteria.

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  16. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Noise Exposure Categories ANoise need not be considered as a determining factorin granting planning permission, although the noise level at the high end of the category should not be regarded as a desirable level. BNoise should be taken into accountwhen determining planning applications and, where appropriate, conditions imposed to ensure an adequate level of protection against noise. CPlanning permission should not normally be granted.Where it is considered that permission should be given, for example because there are no alternative quieter sites available, conditions should be imposed to ensure a commensurate level of protection against noise. DPlanning permission should normally be refused.

  17. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Industrial Noise Assessment BS 4142:1997 – “Rating Industrial Noise Affecting Mixed Residential and Industrial Areas”. Designed for assessing the suitability of introducing new industrial processes into mixed residential areas. But inappropriately used by many Local Authorities for assessing the suitability of introducing new housing developments near to existing industry.

  18. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Industrial Noise Assessment BS 4142:1997 Noise level (Rating Level) is compared with background level. A difference of more than +10dB indicates that complaints are likely. A difference of +5dB is of marginal significance. A difference of –10dB indicates that complaints are unlikely

  19. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Commercial Plant Noise Normal Criteria - NR 20

  20. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Entertainment Noise Normal Criterion Inaudibility inside nearest dwelling, possibly with window open. A subjective assessment by an Environmental Health Officer

  21. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Noise Mitigation Measures Barriers Enhanced Glazing Site Layout Source: Kotzen & English

  22. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Noise Mitigation Measures – Barrier Design Source: Kotzen & English

  23. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Noise Mitigation Measures - Metal and Concrete Barriers Source: Kotzen & English

  24. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Noise Mitigation Measures - Timber and Plastic Barriers Source: Kotzen & English

  25. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Noise Mitigation Measures – Bio Barriers Source: Kotzen & English

  26. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Noise Mitigation Measures – Complex Design Barriers Source: Kotzen & English

  27. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Entertainment Noise Case Study Dynamic Earth Centre

  28. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006

  29. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Industrial Noise Case Study Pipe coating plant limiting potential residential development area

  30. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006

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  32. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Industrial Noise Case Study Mill plant limiting residential development area on reclaimed land

  33. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Noise attenuation applied to drying, ventilation and chiller plant

  34. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 Completed Development

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  36. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 End of Presentation

  37. Sustainable New Homes and Sound Insulation ConferenceAustin Court, Birmingham 31 October 2006 • References: • B Kotzen & C English - “Environmental Noise Barriers” (1999) • E & FN Spon • S Smith, J Wood & R Mackenzie - “Housing and Sound Insulation” (2006) • Arcamedia

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