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

Related services

External plant assessment
Activity noise assessment
Delivery noise assessment
Construction noise assessment

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