Noise Risk Assessments to support Planning Applications
Background Noise Survey (unattended)
The aim of this service is to determine the ambient noise levels of an area in question for daytime, night-time or both. A secure location is required to install measuring equipment. The location must be representative of the nearest noise sensitive premises. It is an external survey and part of our Noise Assessment for Planning Services. For RIBA stage 2, BREEAM assessment method P0LO5 and complies with British Standard BS4142.
Data required
Reason for survey Likely running times of noisy plant/activity
Outcome
Lowest background noise level Local planning restrictions and what they mean