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First round designation of NAPPAs and quiet areas

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Implementing the Environmental Noise Directive in Wales

Implementing the Environmental Noise Directive in Wales
This consultation on quiet and priority areas ends on 05 May 2011.

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We have produced two documents which outline procedures for identifying “quiet areas” in agglomerations (large urban areas) and Noise Action Planning Priority Areas.

Identifying quiet areas

In this document, we set out the conditions that an official quiet area must meet. Once an area is confirmed as an official quiet area, it will get more noise protection under statutory planning guidance.

Identifying priority areas

In this document, we specify checks that determine which areas are confirmed as Noise Action Planning Priority Areas. The checks are technical. They cover the reliability of the strategic noise maps and population exposure model.

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Implementation of environmental noise action plans in Wales: The designation of Noise Action Planning Priority Areas File Size: (940.88 KB)
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Implementation of environmental noise action plans in Wales: Procedure for the designation of quiet areas in agglomerations File Size: (940.88 KB)