Policy information sourced from Enfield Development Managament Document (DMD)

DMD 68 Noise

  • Developments that generate or would be exposed to an unacceptable level of noise will not be permitted.
  • Developments must be sensitively designed, managed and operated to reduce exposure to noise and noise generation. Particular regard should be had to the following:
    • Building design (positioning of façades and selection of materials);
    • Layout of uses and rooms;
    • Positioning of building services;
    • Landscaping;
    • Sound insulation; and
    • Hours of operation and deliveries.
  • Development involving noise sensitive uses close to sources of significant noise will only be permitted if mitigation measures reduce noise to an acceptable level to safeguard the amenity of future occupiers. Applications must be accompanied by a noise assessment to demonstrate that occupiers/users will not be exposed to unacceptable levels of noise, having regard to relevant noise exposure categories noise standards and corresponding advice.
  • Development involving potential noise generating development will only be permitted in appropriate locations where there is no adverse impact on amenity.
  • Proposals for plant and machinery that result in harm to amenity will not be permitted. Developments must not contribute to cumulatively higher noise levels and, must be designed so as not to increase the lowest measured background level.

This Policy should be read in conjunction with Core Strategy Policy 32.

For more information please see the Development Managament Document (DMD)