Question 3.13

13 of 13 in Place Making

Objective

To ensure that occupiers of the site are protected from external noise

Importance: ImportanceImportance

Question

Does the developer have a design strategy to reduce the impact of external noise (traffic, rail, other) on the habitable rooms of houses and in occupied parts of other buildings

Targets and Justification

Best
Strategy drawn up with the assistance of acoustic consultants and modelling
Good
Developers' strategy
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required

Applies to Developments

This question applies to Small, Medium and Large developments.