Noise
Noisy traffic queuing in London
Noise is defined as unwanted sound and is the most pervasive environmental pollutant. It has the potential to cause disruption, annoyance and stress leading to sleep disturbance, interference with communication and health impacts. Increasing development, rising traffic levels and the encroachment of a 24-hour society, mean it is crucial that the management of noise is adequately considered in planning and development proposals.
Our Noise work is aimed at promoting integrated policies and practices that encourage the effective management and control of noise.
Find out more about Neighbourhood Noise and Environmental Noise.
Noise Action Planning
Under the Environmental Noise Directive, Noise Action Plans are to be submitted to the European Commission in July 2008. These will set out how the impacts of noise in major cities and from our busiest transport routes are to be managed, in order to prevent and reduce harmful impacts on people.
Find out more about Noise Action Plans.
News
First Steps Towards a Quieter Wales
13 Jun 2008
Noise Maps for Wales have been published today, along with draft noise action planning guidance.
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Share a Ride to Work and Help Clean Up Our Cities
9 Jun 2008
Support National Liftshare Day - 9th June 2008.
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