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These Development Management policy option pages contain the following sections:
Policy background
- Relevant national policy or regulations
- National or regional trends
- Local situation and needs/li>
- How we have dealt with this issue in the past
- The thinking behind the policy
Policy options for the new Local Plan
We may suggest a variety of approaches:
- Keeping existing policy as it is
- Making small changes
- Replacing the policy with something that is substantially different
- Identifying factors or events which may affect this policy in the future
Policy option analysis
- A list of the advantages and disadvantages that we have identified for each of the policy options we are presenting.
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9.450 The 2010 Noise Policy Statement for England sets out the following in relation to noise:
Through the effective management and control of environmental, neighbour and neighbourhood noise within the context of Government policy on sustainable development:
- avoid significant adverse impacts on health and quality of life
- mitigate and minimise adverse impacts on health and quality of life
- where possible, contribute to the improvement of health and quality of life
9.451 The above is further reflected within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which sets out the following in relation to noise:
‘Planning policies and decisions should also ensure that new development is appropriate for its location taking into account the likely effects (including cumulative effects) of pollution on health, living conditions and the natural environment, as well as the potential sensitivity of the site or the wider area to impacts that could arise from the development. In doing so they should:
a) mitigate and reduce to a minimum potential adverse impacts resulting from noise from new development – and avoid noise giving rise to significant adverse impacts on health and the quality of life;
b) identify and protect tranquil areas which have remained relatively undisturbed by noise and are prized for their recreational and amenity value for this reason.’
9.452 Placemaking Plan Policy PCS2 highlights the planning system as having a role in seeking to ensure that new noise sensitive development such as housing and schools is not located close to existing sources of noise, including industrial uses and noise generated by vehicles and other forms of transport that would lead to nuisance. Also, it should ensure that potentially noise creating uses such as some industrial processes or some recreational activities are not located where they would be likely to cause nuisance.
9.453 The detailed background and evidence relating to the following options is set out in the Pollution, Contamination, and Safety Topic Paper.
9.454 The policy remains fit for purpose. The current policy accords with national and local strategies, however, amendments could be incorporated to ensure the policy is clearer particularly regarding planning balance and judgement.
9.455 It is proposed to amend the policy to better reflect the aims as set out within the NPPF and the 2010 Noise Policy Statement for England. Particularly, the aim of seeking to improve health and quality of life, which can be used to protect quiet areas.
Option A
Retain policy PCS2 with amendments as outlined above.
Advantages of Option A
- Adopted policy presents no significant issues or concerns arising from development management officers in its implementation.
- No evidence to suggest major changes are required.
- Minor amendment will improve clarity.
Disadvantages of Option A
None identified.