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Examination of Rushcliffe

Borough Council Local Plan

Part 2: Hearing Statement

Matter 2, D, Questions 2.23, 2.24,

2.25 and 2.26

on behalf of CEG Land Promotions Ltd

Date 9th November 2018

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Contact

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Job reference no: 33294

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Contents

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4

3.0 Matter 2, D, Question 2.23, 2.24, 2.25 and 2.26 ................................................................................... 5

4.0 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................. 8

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 This Hearing Statement has been prepared on behalf of CEG Promotions Ltd (CEG), in respect of The

Rushcliffe Borough Council Local Plan Part 2 Hearing and in response to Examination Matters 2, D

Question 2.23, Question 2.24, Question 2.25 and Question 2.26.

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2.0 Matter 2, D: Are the proposed site allocations justified,

effective, and consistent with national policy- Keyworth

2.1 In relation to the questions listed under Matter 2, D, this Section of the Statement solely relates to

Question 2.23, Question 2.24, Question 2.25 and Question 2.26.

Question 2.23 - Is The Level of Housing Allocations Proposed for Keyworth Justified?

2.2 Yes

2.3 Considering the level of growth required within the plan period, concentrating housing development

around the Borough’s ‘Key Settlements’ (including Keyworth) that are able to provide accessible local

services is the most sustainable option to successfully deliver additional housing within the next 5 years.

2.4 However, the Inspector should consider the requirement to allocate additional ‘safeguarded land’ at

the Key settlement of Keyworth to meet RBC’s housing need beyond the plan period.

Question 2.24 - Are the proposed allocations consistent with the Keyworth Neighbourhood

Plan?

2.5 Yes

2.6 With the exception of Hillside Farm, the sites are identified as recommended housing allocations with

the Keyworth Neighbourhood Plan. Whilst the Local Plan Part 1 sets a target of 450 homes at Keyworth

up to 2028, the Local Plan Part 2 recognised the need to deliver more housing at Keyworth (due to the

persistent under delivery of strategic sites) and that the village could support around 600 dwellings.

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Question 2.25- Is there sufficient infrastructure, services and facilities to support new housing

development in Keyworth?

2.7 Yes

2.8 The Key Settlement has an extensive range of existing facilities including shops, a medical centre,

primary and secondary schools, library, leisure centre, skate- park, activity park and Keyworth Meadow

Nature Reserve.

2.9 Keyworth benefits from good bus links to the surrounding settlements of West Bridgford and

Nottingham (every 15 minutes) East Leake, Bradmore and Ruddington (hourly service).

2.10 In terms of local employment, in addition to the opportunities provided within Keyworth’s main

designated Local Centre (Local Centre at The Square), there are a number of other key employers within

the village, including the Wolds Drive Local Centre; the three primary schools, the South Wolds

Academy and Sixth Form College and Keyworth Library. The BGS Headquarters located north of Nicker

Hill and adjacent to ‘Land at Barnfield Farm, Nicker Hill’ significantly contributes to the economic needs

of Keyworth and the wider area and proposals in the LPP2 allocate the BGS Site (through emerging

Policy 15) for further employment development.

2.11 During the pre -application process for ‘Land at Barnfield Farm off Nicker Hill’ a meeting was held with

the Trust Administration and Governance Manager for Equals Trust (Primary Multi Academy Trust) who

oversee both Crossdale Primary and Keyworth Primary and the Executive Head Teacher of Crossdale

Primary School and Keyworth Primary and Nursery School.

2.12 Both representatives expressed concern in relation to the declining number of school admissions in the

area and that their schools (Crossdale Primary and Keyworth Primary and Nursery School) can

accommodate the educational needs associated with all the development proposed within Keyworth

and they are willing to work with developers and the LPA to enable further places to be created. Both

Crossdale and Keyworth Primary have large sites which can be expanded if required. Although

Crossdale currently attracts children from out of catchment (including surrounding villages) both

representatives confirmed that the proposed development within Keyworth would not compromise

places for children in catchment. Similarly, Keyworth Primary and Nursery School has space which could

accommodate developments of other proposed sites locally.

2.13 Additionally, it was confirmed that the schools in the village have historically taken up to 10 form entry

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at South Wolds (South Wolds now currently operates at half this capacity) and four form entry across

the 3 primary schools (all of which are now operating at reduced capacity). Email correspondence from

the Trust Administration and Governance Manager for Equals Trust confirming the above is included

in Appendix A.

2.14 Against this background, it is clear that Keyworth is a highly sustainable location with sufficient

infrastructure, services and facilities to support new housing development.

Policy 4.1 Housing Allocation – Land off Nicker Hill

Question 2.26 - Would the allocation of the land for housing development give rise to

unreasonable restrictions on established neighbouring Land uses?

No

2.15 The Noise Assessment that has been prepared by Brookbanks in support of the outline planning

application for 151 dwellings at ‘Land at Barnfield Farm, Nicker Hill’ assessed the potential impacts on

future residents from the activities at the BGS Site and concluded that noise associated with The BGS

Site and Barnfield Farm will not have a significant impact upon the proposed dwellings.

2.16 The proposal has been carefully designed to incorporate mitigation measures including an extensive

landscape buffer between the BGS Site and proposed housing so to not detrimentally impact on the

future of the BGS Site. In their Noise Assessment (attached in Appendix B) Brookbanks confirm that

once the suggested mitigation measures are in place impacts arising out of the proposed development

will be negligible.

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3.0 Conclusion

3.1 CEG consider that the proposed housing allocations are consistent with the Keyworth Neighbourhood

Plan and that Keyworth is a highly sustainable location with sufficient infrastructure, services and

facilities to support new housing development.

3.2 Technical information submitted in support of ‘Land at Barnfield Farm, Nicker Hill’ has demonstrated

that the allocation of the site will not give rise to unreasonable restrictions on established neighbouring

land uses.

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Appendix A: Email correspondence from the Trust

Administration and Governance Manager for Equals Trust

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Amy Stone

Subject: FW: Meeting re: Nicker Hill development, Keyworth 02/07/2018 Centenary Lounge, Keyworth, 1pm

-------- Original message -------- From: Catherine Cox <[email protected]> Date: 02/07/2018 3:02 pm (GMT+00:00) To: Victoria Walker <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Meeting re: Nicker Hill development, Keyworth 02/07/2018 Centenary Lounge, Keyworth, 1pm Food afternoon, Victoria, I was lovely to meet both you and Amy this afternoon. I hope we have a positive relationship moving forward. The names of the schools place planning officer at Nottinghamshire County Council is Dee Hill: [email protected] and her section manager is Mike Sharpe who has countywide responsibility for school place planning. His email is [email protected] The LA officer for all matters educational, including S106 funding allocation and the insight into individual schools is Jonathan Smith: [email protected] I can confirm that I am happy to publicly state that our schools, (Crossdale Primary – the catchment school – and Keyworth Primary and Nursery School) can accommodate the educational needs associated with all the development proposed for the village and are willing to work with developers and the LA to enable further places to be created. Both Crossdale and Keyworth Primary have large sites which can be expanded if required. Additionally, I can confirm that the schools in the village have historically taken up to 10 form entry at South Wolds and four form entry across the 3 primaries. A subject access request from the LA would show this if you asked for information relating to the different stages of building of the schools across the village in the past 50 years. Crossdale currently attracts children from out of catchment including the surrounding villages. Building would not compromise places for children in catchment. Similarly, Keyworth Primary and Nursery School has space which could accommodate developments of other proposed sites locally. If you require any further information, please let me know. Similarly, I would welcome being kept up to date with matters so we can plan ahead for the future. Good luck with the consultation and future process and I hope you received a warm welcome today. Best wishes Catherine Cox Trust Administration and Governance Manager Equals Trust T: 0115 9143211 M: 07843 349 746 W: www.equalstrust.org

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Appendix B: Noise Assessment for Land at Barnfield Farm Nicker

Hill

Land at Barnfield Farm, Nicker Hill

Keyworth, NG12 5EB

Noise Assessment

Tuttey Family

and CEG Land Promotions Ltd

Document Control Sheet

Document Title: Noise Assessment

Document Ref: 10558 NM01 Rv2

Project Name: Land at Barnfield Farm, Nicker Hill, Keyworth, NG12 5EB Project Number: 10558

Client: Tuttey Family and CEG Land Promotions Ltd

Document Status

Rev Issue Status Prepared / Date Checked / Date Approved / Date

0 Draft L Fox – 28/09/18 A Eggleston – 28/09/18 L Witts – 28/09/18

1 Draft L Fox – 19/10/18 A Eggleston – 19/10/18 L Witts – 19/10/18

2 Final A Allie – 22/10/18 A Allie – 22/10/18 L Witts – 22/10/18

Issue Record

Name / Date & Revision

28/09/18

19/10/18

22/10/18

Richard Burke – CEG Land Promotions Ltd 0 1 2

The Tuttey Family 0 1 2

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Land at Barnfield Farm, Nicker Hill, Keyworth Tuttey Family and CEG Land Promotions Ltd Noise Appraisal

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Contents

1 Introduction 1

2 Legislation and Planning Context 2

3 Baseline Conditions 7

4 SoundPLAN Model 8

6 Potential Effects – BS8233 External levels 12

7 Conclusion 13

8 Limitations 13

Appendices

Appendix A – Noise Terminology

Appendix B – Noise Mapping Results


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1 Introduction

1.1 Brookbanks Consulting Ltd is appointed by the Tuttey Family and CEG Land Promotions Ltd to assess the noise

environment in support of a residential development at Land at Barnfield Farm, Nicker Hill, Keyworth.

1.2 In particular, this report has regard to the generated noise from vehicular traffic and land uses surrounding the site. This

noise assessment will be used to determine what measures, if any are required to achieve a suitable noise environment

for the Proposed Development.

1.3 Human subjects, under laboratory conditions, are generally only capable of noticing changes in steady noise levels of no

less than 3 dB(A). Additionally, environmental noise rarely reaches the sound pressure levels associated with hearing

impairment.

1.4 Noise can cause annoyance and therefore the potential impact needs to be assessed. Descriptions regarding specific

levels of noise and noise terminology can be found in appendix A.

1.5 The following sections of this report will consider the site conditions and assess the appropriateness of the Site for the

proposed development in accordance with national noise guidance.

1.6 The site is currently undeveloped agricultural land and has not been subject to any built development. The Site location

and site boundary is indicated below.

Figure 1a: Site Location – Warwick

Development Criteria

1.7 The proposed residential development comprises up to 151 dwellings (including 20% affordable housing) with vehicular

access from Nicker Hill, associated open space, allotments, children’s play area and surface water attenuation and

ancillary works.

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2 Legislation and Planning Context

Assessment approach

2.1 Methods of assessment have been employed that are consistent with current guidance and best practice in planning

policy and British Standards documents to ensure that the findings of this assessment are accurate and robust.

The Control of Pollution Act 1974

2.2 The Control of Pollution Act 1974 section 62 and 63 contains powers for local authorities to deal with noise and vibration

from construction and demolition sites.

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004

2.3 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires local authorities to draw up local development plans. Setting

the broad framework for acceptable development in their area and reconciling the conflicts inherent in development.

2.4 Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, local planning authorities may include planning conditions in planning

consents which could include controls on the emission of noise. Advice on the use of these powers is given to English

authorities in the light of the Government's Noise Policy Statement for England in the National Planning Policy

Framework.

National Planning Policy Framework 2018

2.5 The National Planning Policy Framework (“NPPF”) sets out the Government’s National Planning Policies for England and

how these can be applied by local communities when developing their local plans or deciding planning application to best

reflect the needs and priorities of the local communities. Current planning law requires Local Authorities to determine

planning applications in accordance with the local development plan unless there are material considerations which

require them to reach a different decision.

2.6 Paragraph 180: 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 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.

Noise Policy Statement for England

2.7 The Noise Policy Statement for England of March 2010 (Defra) provides a more overarching policy statement on the

approach to noise in England. The Noise Policy Statement for England (NPSE) provides guidance on the management of

noise from sustainable development without placing unreasonable cost or time restraints on sustainable developments.

2.8 This NPSE sets out the long term vision of Government noise policy, to:

‘Promote good health and a good quality of life through the effective management of noise within the context of

Government policy on sustainable development.’

2.9 The NPSE indicates that noise should not be considered in isolation of the wider benefits of a proposed development. The

intention is to minimise noise impacts as far as is reasonably practicable. NSPE defines three Noise Policy Aims:



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Avoid significant adverse impact 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

2.10 The explanatory note of NPSE defines the following terms:

NOEL: No Observed Effect Level: This is the level below which no effect can be detected. In simple terms, below

this level, there is no detectable effect on health and quality of life due to the noise.

LOAEL: Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level: This is the level above which adverse effects on health and quality

of life can be detected.

SOAEL: Significant Observed Adverse Effect Level: This is the level above which significant adverse effects on

health and quality of life occur.”

2.11 The NPSE does not provide a numerical value for the SOAEL, stating at paragraph 2.22:

“It is not possible to have a single objective noise‐based measure that defines SOAEL that is applicable to all sources of

noise in all situations. Consequently, the SOAEL is likely to be different for different noise sources, for different receptors

and at different times. It is acknowledged that further research is required to increase our understanding of what may

constitute a significant adverse impact on health and quality of life from noise. However, not having specific SOAEL values

in the NPSE provides the necessary policy flexibility until further evidence and suitable guidance is available.”

2.12 The first aim of the NPSE is:

“Avoid significant adverse impact on health and quality of life”

2.13 To meet the first aim of the NPSE the resultant noise levels as a result of the proposed development should be below the

Significant Observed Adverse Effect Level (SOAEL) at the noise sensitive properties.

2.14 The second aim of the NPSE is:

“Mitigate and minimise adverse impacts on health and quality of life”

2.15 To meet the second aim of the NPSE the resultant noise levels as a result of the proposed development should be below

the Significant Observed Adverse Effect Level (SOAEL) but above the Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level (LOAEL) at the

nearest noise sensitive properties.

2.16 Third Aim of the NPSE is where possible, the noise levels as a result of the proposed development at the nearest

residential property should be lower than the existing noise levels improving the noise climate for the local community.

National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG)

2.17 In March 2014 National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) on ‘Noise’ was published providing the following advice:

2.18 The main objective is to:

“Identify whether the overall effect of noise exposure is, or would be, above or below the significant observed adverse

effect level and the lowest observed adverse effect level for the given situation.”

2.19 A summary of the effects of noise exposure associated with both noise generating developments and noise sensitive

developments is presented within the NPPG as indicated below.



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Perception Examples of Outcomes Increasing Effect Level

Action

Not noticeable No Effect No Observed Effect

No specific measures required

Noticeable and not intrusive

Noise can be heard, but does not cause any change in behaviour or attitude. Can slightly affect the acoustic character of the area but not such that there is a perceived change in the quality of life.

No Observed Adverse Effect

No specific measures required

Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level

Noticeable and intrusive

Noise can be heard and causes small changes in behaviour and/or attitude, e.g. turning up volume of television; speaking more loudly; where there is no alternative ventilation, having to close windows for some of the time because of the noise. Potential for some reported sleep disturbance. Affects the acoustic character of the area such that there is a perceived change in the quality of life.

Observed Adverse Effect

Mitigate and reduce to a minimum

Significant Observed Adverse Effect Level

Noticeable and disruptive

The noise causes a material change in behaviour and/or attitude, e.g. avoiding certain activities during periods of intrusion; where there is no alternative ventilation, having to keep windows closed most of the time because of the noise. Potential for sleep disturbance resulting in difficulty in getting to sleep, premature awakening and difficulty in getting back to sleep. Quality of life diminished due to change in acoustic character of the area.

Significant Observed Adverse Effect

Avoid

Noticeable and very disruptive

Extensive and regular changes in behaviour and/or an inability to mitigate effect of noise leading to psychological stress or physiological effects, e.g. regular sleep deprivation/awakening; loss of appetite, significant, medically definable harm, e.g. auditory and non‐auditory

Unacceptable Adverse Effect

Prevent

Figure 2a: Noise Exposure Hierarchy

2.20 The guidance identifies that the subjective nature of noise means that there is not a simple relationship between noise

levels and the impact on those affected. This will depend on how various factors combine in any particular situation.

These factors include:

The source and absolute level of the noise together with the time of day it occurs;

For non‐continuous sources of noise, the number of noise events, and the frequency and pattern of occurrence

of the noise;

The spectral content of the noise (i.e. whether or not the noise contains particular high or low frequency

content) and the general character of the noise.

2.21 More specific factors to consider when relevant:

Where applicable, the cumulative impacts of more than one source should be taken into account;

Consideration should also be given to whether adverse internal effects can be completely removed by closing

windows;

If external amenity spaces are an intrinsic part of the overall design, the acoustic environment of those spaces

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2.22 In relation to how noise can be mitigated, this is dependent on the type of development being considered and the

character of the proposed location. In general, for noise making developments, there are four broad types of mitigation:

Engineering: reducing the noise generated at source and/or containing the noise generated;

Layout: where possible, optimising the distance between the source and noise‐sensitive receptors and/or

incorporating good design to minimise noise transmission through the use of screening by natural or purpose

built barriers, or other buildings;

Using planning conditions/obligations to restrict activities allowed on the site at certain times and/or specifying

permissible noise levels differentiating as appropriate between different times of day, such as evenings and late

at night;

Mitigating the impact on areas likely to be affected by noise including through noise insulation when the impact

is on a building.

2.23 There are further considerations relating to mitigation of noise on residential developments. The noise impact may be

partially off‐set if the residents of those dwellings have access to:

A relatively quiet facade (containing windows to habitable rooms) as part of their dwelling, and/or;

A relatively quiet external amenity space for their sole use or a relatively quiet, protected, nearby external

amenity space for sole use by a limited group of residents as part of the amenity of their dwellings;

A relatively quiet, protected, external publically accessible amenity space (e.g. a public park or a local green

space designated because of its tranquillity) that is nearby (e.g. within 5 minutes walking distance).

Application of the Noise Policy Statement for England (Defra)

2.24 For the purposes of this assessment, the recommended noise levels have been defined as follows:

External Noise (Daytime)

NOEL: noise levels less than 50 dB;

LOAEL: noise levels between the 50 dB and 55 dB;

SOAEL: noise levels above the upper 55 dB.

Internal Noise (Night‐time)

NOEL: noise levels less than 30 dB;

LOAEL: noise levels between the 30 dB and 35 dB;

SOAEL: noise levels above the upper 35 dB.

British Standard 8233:2014: Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction for Buildings

2.25 BS8233:2014 gives recommendations for the control of noise in and around buildings and suggests appropriate criteria

and internal noise limits for habitable rooms of residential dwellings.

2.26 The standard goes onto to provide details of the approach to be taken when assessing the design in terms of planning:

Assess the site, identify significant existing and potential noise sources, measure or estimate noise levels and

evaluate layout options

Determine design noise levels for spaces in and around the buildings

Determine sound insulation of the building envelope, including the ventilation strategy



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Identify internal sound insulation requirements

Identify and design appropriate noise control measures

Establish quality control and ensure good workmanship

2.27 In accordance with the requirements of BS8233:2014, the following internal and daytime noise limits will need to be met

within sensitive rooms of the residential dwellings:

Activity Location 07:00 to 23:00 23:00 to 07:00

Resting Living room 35dB LAeq (16 hour) ‐

Dining Dining room 40dB LAeq (16 hour) ‐

Sleeping / Daytime resting Bedroom 35dB LAeq (16 hour) 30dB LAeq (8 hour)

External Amenity Space Gardens 55dB LAeq, T ‐

Figure 2b: BS8233 recommended noise levels

2.28 In considering the application of the outdoor criteria, it is important to take account of the feasibility of achieving such a

level. A review of ‘Health effect‐based noise assessment methods: A review and feasibility study’ (National Physics

Laboratory report CMAM16 HMSO) reported the following:

“Perhaps the main weakness is that they fail to consider the practicality of actually being able to achieve any of the stated values. From

the recent national survey of noise exposure carried out in England and Wales that around 56% of the population are exposed to daytime

noise levels receding 55dB. The percentage exposed above the guideline values could not be significantly reduced without drastic action

to virtually eliminate road traffic noise from the vicinity of houses. The social and economic consequences of such action would be likely

to be far greater than any environmental advantages of reducing the proportion of the population annoyed by noise. There is no evidence

that anything other than a small minority of the population exposed at such noise levels find them to be particularly onerous in the

context of their daily lives.”

2.29 Due to the difficulty in satisfying the external criteria, the BS provides an over‐arching consideration of how to treat

outdoor areas:

“However, it is also recognized that these guideline values are not achievable in all circumstances where development might be desirable.

In higher noise areas, such as city centres or urban areas adjoining the strategic transport network, a compromise between elevated

noise levels and other factors, such as the convenience of living in these locations or making efficient use of land resources to ensure

development needs can be met, might be warranted. In such a situation, development should be designed to achieve the lowest

practicable levels in these external amenity spaces, but should not be prohibited.”

Calculation of Road Traffic Noise

2.30 Road traffic noise levels are typically measured and predicted in units of LA10 (18 hour) dB in accordance to Calculation of

Road Traffic Noise (CRTN). The LA10 is the A‐weighted sound level in decibels exceeded for 10% of the measurement

period, which in this case is 06:00 and 24:00. The noise index has been shown to correlate best with people’s annoyance

due to road traffic noise. LA10 noise levels measured over any three hours between 10:00 ‐ 17:00 are typically 1 dB (A)

higher than the LA10 over the 18 hour period (CRTN paragraph 43).

Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2

2.31 The policies that are relevant in the Emerging Local Plan are highlighted below.

Policy Description Compliance



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POLICY 1

Development

Requirements

Planning permission for new development,

changes of use, conversions or extensions will be

granted provided that noise attenuation is

achieved

This assessment has assessed the development

and has identified the necessary noise mitigation,

as identified in Figure 5g

POLICY 4.1

Housing

allocation –

land off nicker

hill,

Keyworth

The area, as shown on the policies map, is

identified as an allocation for around 150 homes.

The development will be subject to the following

requirements:

activities of the neighbouring British Geological

Survey should be avoided or adequately mitigated

The assessment has included an assessment of

the activities of the British Geological Survey and

has concluded that the interaction with the

proposed development is negligible

POLICY 40

Pollution and

land

contamination

3. Proposals for development must identify

potential nuisance issues arising from the nature

of the proposal and address impacts on that

development from existing land uses.

This assessment has assessed the development

and has identified the necessary noise mitigation,

as identified in Figure 5g

Figure 2c: Local Plan compliance

3 Baseline Conditions

Baseline Monitoring

3.1 Existing noise measurements have been carried out adjacent to Nicker Hill on the south western boundary of the site. In

addition to this Policy 4.1 of the emerging Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2 outlines the need to determine significant impacts

resulting from the activities of the neighbouring British Geological Survey. For this reason attended noise monitoring was

conducted on the North Western boarder to determine noise levels and their source. Consultation with the relevant EHO

indicated concern for any noise impact resulting from the existing Barnfield Farm, for this reason attended noise

monitoring was also conducted in close proximity to the farm to determine noise impact. Barnfield Farm is situated

immediately north west of the site boundary

3.2 The results of monitoring position 3 have been used to validate SoundPlan models relating to noise generated by traffic

in the future year. See drawing 10558‐NM‐01 for reference.

3.3 Daytime and night time noise levels have been monitored over a 24 hour period, together with manned recordings.

3.4 All acoustic measurement equipment used during the noise surveys conformed to Type 1 specification of British Standard

61672: 2003: Electroacoustics, Part 1 Specifications.

Equipment Description Manufacturer Serial number Calibration Certificate

Sound Level Meter Norsonic 118 28952 09739

Sound Level Meter CEL 480 089653 18/1454

Acoustic Calibrator Norsonic 1251 32856 18/1181

Figure 3a: Survey equipment

3.5 The surveys were completed in accordance with relevant guidance such as BS7445:2003; Description and Measurement

of Environmental noise. The survey recorded LAeq, LAmax, LA10 and LA90 noise levels for both day time and night time.

The monitoring locations are indicated below.



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Figure 3b: Survey locations

3.6 Monitoring position 3 was placed near Nicker Hill to determine the level of the traffic noise which is expected to be the

main source of noise for this development. Monitoring position 2 was to determine noise levels generated by Barnfield

Farm. Monitoring position 1 was to determine the noise levels generated by The British Geological Survey. Monitoring

positions 1 and 2 were also attended to determine the exact cause of noise recorded.

3.7 The results for the unattended noise monitoring stations are illustrated below.

Monitoring Position Daytime LAeq 16hr Night time LAeq 8hr

Monitoring Position 1 47 42



Figure 3c: Recorded noise environment

3.8 Details regarding the attended position can be found later on in the report.

4 SoundPLAN Model

4.1 In order to predict the future noise environment across the site, a 3D noise model has been generated through the

SoundPLAN computer software package. This was established through the following steps:

Production of a 3D ground profile

Confirming location of existing highways

Defining existing traffic levels

Confirming future traffic levels

Confirming location of development

4.2 The 3D SoundPLAN model is then used to predict noise levels across the site. To ensure that the 3D model is appropriate,

the base line results were compared with noise levels recorded on site. This is demonstrated below.

MP2

MP1

MP3



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Monitoring Location Monitored Predicted


Table 4a: Daytime Modelled Noise Levels (dB)

Monitoring Location Monitored Predicted


Table 4b: Night‐time Modelled Noise Levels (dB)

4.3 The results demonstrate that noise levels recorded at monitoring position 3 are within 3dB compared to the predicted

models. Therefore, the model can be considered validated in terms of traffic noise. The noise levels for traffic will be

evaluated below.

5 Potential Effects

BS8233:2014 Assessment of Day Time Noise Levels in Living Rooms

5.1 BS8233 indicates a desirable daytime noise level of 35dB LAeq. The calculated noise levels have been used to determine

likely noise levels in the Proposed Development, and therefore the extent of noise attenuation required. The maximum

predicted daytime (LAeq) values for all frontages are shown below. For reference please refer to drawing 10558‐NM‐02 in

the appendix, this drawing also indicates the location of the receivers.

Receiver Position 2023 with Development

Receiver 1 – Nicker Hill 61

Receiver 2 – The British Geological Survey

35

Receiver 3 – NE Frontage 23

Receiver 4 – SE Frontage 27

Table 5a: Daytime Façade Modelled Noise Levels (dB)

5.2 Façade noise levels will be attenuated through window glazing as standard double glazing windows reduce noise levels by

an average value of 33dB. The internal noise levels are identified below.

Location 2023 with Development



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Table 5b: Daytime Internal Modelled Noise Levels (dB)

5.3 This demonstrates that the BS:8233 daytime noise standards will be achieved.

BS8233:2014 Assessment of Night Time Noise Levels in Bedrooms

5.4 BS8233 indicates that a night time noise level of 30dB LAeq represents an acceptable standard in bedrooms. The

calculated noise levels have been used to determine likely noise levels and the extent of attenuation required. The

maximum predicted night‐time (LAeq) values for all frontages are shown below. For reference please refer to drawing

10558‐NM‐02 in the appendix.



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Table 5c: Night‐time Façade Modelled Noise Levels (dB)

5.5 Façade noise levels will be attenuated through window glazing as standard double glazing windows reduce noise levels by

an average value of 33dB. The internal noise levels are identified below.




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Table 5d: Night‐time Internal Modelled Noise Levels (dB)

5.6 This demonstrates that the BS8233 night‐time noise standards will be achieved.

5.7 To see the effects of the road noise levels on housing refer to drawing 10558‐NM‐03, it can be determined that internal

housing set back from the road complies to BS:8233 standards. The noise levels for properties fronting Nicker Hill also

comply to BS:8233 standards.

Secondary noise events

5.8 To determine the likelihood of complaints from the future residents, noise monitoring stations were placed near areas of

interest, including The British Geological Survey and Barnfield Farm. These stations were attended and took LAeq,5min

recordings during the busiest times to determine the cause of spikes in noise. Over the monitored period, several

different noise events were recorded, including:

Airplanes overhead

Car doors

Voices in car park

Hammering & grinding

Dog Whistle

5.9 The results of the industrial noise events have been evaluated below under the BS4142:2014 assessment.

5.10 BS 4142: 2014 provides guidance on the assessment of the likelihood of complaints relating to noise from industrial

sources. It replaced the 1997 edition of the Standard in October 2014.

5.11 The standard presents a method of assessing potential noise impact by comparing the noise level due to industrial

sources (the rating Level) with that of the existing background noise level at the nearest noise sensitive receiver in the

absence of the source (the Background Sound Level).



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5.12 The British Standard enables the significance of sound impact to be determined in relation to industrial and commercial

sources. The significance of sound impact is to be determined according to the following summary process:

i) Determine the background sound levels, in terms of the index LA90, at the receptor locations of interest.

ii) Determine the specific sound level of the source being assessed, in terms of its LAeqT, at the receptor location

of interest.

iii) Apply a rating level acoustic feature correction if the source sound has tonal, impulsive, intermittent, or other

characteristics which attract attention.

iv) Compare the rating sound level with the background sound level; the greater the difference between the two,

the higher the likelihood of adverse impact.

v) A difference (rating – background) of around +10 dB is an indication of significant adverse impact, depending on

the context; a difference of +5dB is an indication of an adverse impact, depending on the context. Where the

rating level does not exceed the background sound level, this is an indication of the specific sound source

having a low impact, depending upon context.

5.13 The Standard recommends the determination of the rating Level of the specific source and advises a correction factor of

between +3dB and +9dB if the sound has a tonal quality, is intermittent or impulsive or has any other distinct

characteristics which would make it more noticeable.

5.14 The degree of impact is assessed by comparing the measured background level with the rating Level. Where the rating

level exceeds the background, the level of impact increases as shown below:

Compaison with background Assessment +0dB or below measured background Low impact +5dB Adverse Impact +10dB or more above measured background Significant adverse impact

Figure 5e: BS4142: level of impact

5.15 As indicated above, attended noise monitoring occurred adjacent to existing noise sources, the noise levels were

recorded over 5 minute intervals, with the resultant levels highlighted below.

5.16 The results of the monitoring indicated that the lowest background noise levels LA90 was 39 dB.

5.17 The peak noise event at monitoring position 1 was 42dB, recorded when an airplane passed overhead. The peak noise

event at monitoring position 2 was 38dB, recorded when voices in the car park could be heard.

5.18 The Figure below presents the BS4142: 2014 assessment.

Position 1 Position 2 Commentary

Background sound level

39dB 36dB As recorded from noise monitoring

Specific sound level 42dB 38dB As recorded from noise monitoring

Acoustic feature correction

+0dB +0dB Correction applied for intermittency

Rating level 42dB 38dB

Rating level over background level

3dB 2dB

Figure 5f: BS4142: 2014 assessment



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5.19 It is also noted that the peak noise level of 42dB does not exceed the internal levels indicated by BS8233 when taking

account the noise reducing effects of glazing.

5.20 Given these circumstances, it is considered that noise associated with The British Geological Survey and Barnfield Farm

will not have a significant impact upon the proposed dwellings.

Potential Mitigation

5.21 The above assessment clearly demonstrates that with closed windows the BS8233 internal noise levels will be met.

However, opening windows for ventilation purposes will increase internal noise levels. Therefore, alternative means of

ventilation for those properties fronting Nicker Hill will be necessary.

5.22 It is considered appropriate to consider the use of air brick ventilation and / or trickle vents on the properties fronting the

Nicker Hill as marked in yellow in Figure 5g below. This will provide adequate ventilation when the windows are closed.

5.23 The affected properties are highlighted below.

Figure 5g: Properties requiring venting as discussed above

6 Potential Effects – BS8233 External levels

6.1 BS8233 indicates that for traditional external areas that are used for amenity space, such as gardens and patios, an upper

guideline value of 55 dB LAeq,T is acceptable during the daytime. However, BS8233 also recognises that the guideline

values are not achievable in all circumstances, such as city centres or urban areas adjoining the strategic transport

network.

6.2 BS8233 identifies that in such a situation, development should be designed to achieve the lowest practicable levels in

these external amenity spaces, but external noise should not be prohibitive on development delivery.

Properties requiring Ventilation



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6.3 In relation to back gardens, the review of the noise environment has indicated that the external noise does not exceed

55 dB during the daytime. Therefore no additional noise attenuation features need to be implemented in the final design

of the proposed development, as the housing provides the necessary noise screening.

7 Conclusion

7.1 Significant noise levels are coming from Nicker Hill. With the implementation of the mitigation features mentioned in

section 5, noise levels will be acceptable across the entirety of the site. Acceptable Internal noise levels inside the

proposed dwellings fronting Nicker Hill can be provided within acceptable limits through the following mitigation

measures.

Passive ventilation systems for those residential properties identified in Figure 5g will be required.

Internal layout of properties to consider the location of lounge and bedroom areas for properties fronting onto

Nicker Hill.

7.2 The mitigation we have suggested is typical for this type of scenario and can be secured by a suitably worded condition.

7.3 This Noise Assessment demonstrates that the proposed development will not be affected by the noise levels in the

immediate vicinity. After following the advice above noise impacts arising out of the proposed development will be

negligible.

7.4 It is therefore concluded the proposed development is consistent with relevant planning policy guidance and its location

should be supported from a noise perspective.

8 Limitations

8.1 The conclusions and recommendations highlighted above are limited to the general availability of background

information and the Proposed Development of the Site.

8.2 Third party information has been used in the preparation of this report, which Brookbanks Consulting Ltd, by necessity

assumes is correct at the time of writing. While all reasonable checks have been made on data sources and the accuracy

of data, Brookbanks Consulting Ltd accepts no liability for same.

8.3 The benefits of this report are provided to the Tuttey Family and CEG Land Promotions Ltd for the Proposed

Development on Nicker Hill.

8.4 Brookbanks Consulting Ltd excludes third party rights for the information contained in the report.


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Appendix A – Noise Terminology

The scale used to identify noise sources is the decibel (dB) scale which extends from 0 to 140 decibels (dB) corresponding to the

intensity of the sound pressure level. The ear recognises sound, based on pitch and frequencies. Microphones cannot record noise

in the same way; to counter this, the noise‐measuring instrument applies a correction to correspond more closely to the frequency

response of the ear. The correction factor is called “A Weighting” and the resulting measurements are written as dB(A). Typical

dB(A) noise levels for familiar noise are indicated below.

Approx. noise level Noise Example

10 dB Normal breathing

20 dB Rustling leaves, mosquito

30 dB Whisper

40 dB Stream, refrigerator humming

50 dB Quiet office

60 dB Normal conversation

70 dB In car noise without radio

80 dB Vacuum cleaner / washing machine

90 dB Lawnmower

100 dB Train

110 dB Pneumatic Drill

120 dB Thunder

130 dB Plane taking off

140 dB Threshold of pain

Table AP1: Noise Level Descriptions

The noise levels indicated above are sound pressure levels (SPL) and describe the noise level at a single point in space. Noise levels

at a receptor vary over time depending on the occurring noise generating activities. The following indices are used to take into

account noise level variation over time:

LAeq T is the equivalent continuous sound level and is the sound level over the time period (T). It is possible to consider this

level as the ambient noise encompassing all noise at a given time. LAeq T is considered the best general purpose index for

environmental noise.

LA90 T represents the noise level exceeded for 90% of the measurement period and is used to indicate quieter times during

the measurement period. It is usually referred to as the background noise level.

LA10 T refers to the level exceeded for 10% of the measurement period. LA10 T is widely used as a descriptor of traffic

noise.

LAmax is maximum recorded noise level during the measurement period.

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Appendix B – Noise Mapping Results

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Brookbanks Consulting Limited 2018c

6150 Knights Court Solihull Parkway Birmingham B37 7WY

Tel (0121) 329 4330 Fax (0121) 329 4331

www.brookbanks.com

Scale Number Rev

Drawn Checked Date

Status Status Date

Original Drawing Size A3

Tuttey Family

CEG Land Promotions Ltd

Land at Barnfield Farm

Nicker Hill, Keyworth

Noise Level Validation

2018 Baseline

Preliminary September 2018

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NOTES:

1. Do not scale from this drawing

2. All dimensions are in metres unless otherwise stated.

3. Brookbanks Consulting Ltd has prepared this drawing for the sole use of the client.

The drawing may not be relied upon by any other party without the express

agreement of the client and Brookbanks Consulting Ltd. Where any data supplied by

the client or from other sources has been used, it has been assumed that the

information is correct. No responsibility can be accepted by Brookbanks Consulting

Ltd for inaccuracies in the data supplied by any other party. The drawing has been

produced based on the assumption that all relevant information has been supplied by

those bodies from whom it was requested.

4. No part of this drawing may be copied or duplicated without the express permission of

Brookbanks Consulting.

Construction Design and Management (CDM)

Key Residual Risks

Contractors entering the site should gain permission from the relevant land owners and/or principle

contractor working on site at the time of entry. Contractors shall be responsible for carrying out their own

risk assessments and for liaising with the relevant services companies and authorities. Listed below are Site

Specific key risks associated with the project.

1) Overhead and underground services

2) Street Lighting Cables

3) Working adjacent to water courses and flood plain

4) Soft ground conditions

5) Working adjacent to live highways and railway line

6) Unchartered services

7) Existing buildings with potential asbestos hazards

monitoring position 3

Contour Key

Night

N/A

N/A

< 30dB

30 - 35dB

35 - 40dB

40 - 45dB

45 - 50dB

50 - 55dB

55 - 60dB

Day

< 30dB

30 - 35dB

35 - 40dB

40 - 45dB

45 - 50dB

50 - 55dB

55 - 60dB

60 - 65dB

>65dB

59.7dB 49.0dB

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4



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www.brookbanks.com

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Status Status Date


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Facade Noise Levels

2023 + Dev


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Contour Key

Night

N/A

N/A

< 30dB

30 - 35dB

35 - 40dB

40 - 45dB

45 - 50dB

50 - 55dB

55 - 60dB

Day

< 30dB

30 - 35dB

35 - 40dB

40 - 45dB

45 - 50dB

50 - 55dB

55 - 60dB

60 - 65dB

>65dB

Ground Floor

60.9dB

36.8dB

23.1dB

26.9dB

1st Floor

62.7dB

26.0dB

30.2dB

30.1dB

Ground Floor

50.1dB

26.0dB

23.1dB

16.3dB

1st Floor

51.9dB

29.7dB

12.4dB

19.5dB



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Status Status Date


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Daytime Noise Levels

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Night

N/A

N/A

< 30dB

30 - 35dB

35 - 40dB

40 - 45dB

45 - 50dB

50 - 55dB

55 - 60dB

Day

< 30dB

30 - 35dB

35 - 40dB

40 - 45dB

45 - 50dB

50 - 55dB

55 - 60dB

60 - 65dB

>65dB

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