Validation Checklist - List 1

3u Noise and vibration assessment

Required for applications with issues of disturbance, or are considered to be noise and/or vibration sensitive development.

A Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment which is recommended is prepared by a suitably qualified practitioner is required. The assessment should outline the potential sources of noise and/or vibration generation, and how these may have a negative effect on local amenity. The assessment should also outline how the developer intends to overcome these issues.

ProPG guidance (Professional Planning Guidance on Planning and Noise) May 2017 provides a set of criteria based on good acoustic design to ensure the development is of high quality and still refers to the National Planning Policy Framework:

“Good acoustic design is not just compliance with recommended internal and external noise exposure standards. Good acoustic design should provide an integrated solution whereby the optimum acoustic outcome is achieved, without design compromises that will adversely affect living conditions and the quality of life of the inhabitants or other sustainable design objectives and requirements.”

Developers and land owners are advised to review this document in the overall design and layout of the scheme.

Policy Driver and where to get more advice: National Planning Policy Framework. Policy R19 of the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan 2005 Policies SP11 and SADM18 of the Draft Local Plan Proposed Submission, August 2016. ProPG guidance (Professional Planning Guidance on Planning and Noise) May 2017. Welwyn Hatfield Council, Environmental Health Department: e.health@welhat.gov.uk or 01707 357242.