01279 213 600
01279 213 600
We offer consulting and monitoring services for air, noise, and vibration pollution that occur during refurbishment and construction projects. Our services help developers and contractors demonstrate their compliance with legislation and planning restrictions.
We offer consulting and monitoring services for air, noise, and vibration pollution that occur during refurbishment and construction projects. Our services help developers and contractors demonstrate their compliance with legislation and planning restrictions.
Our pollution experts can also provide consultancy and advice on the most suitable techniques to limit or reduce dust, noise and vibration emissions from construction sites, up to and including providing assistance in the preparation of documentation for Section 61 applications.
Noise limits are normally set by Local Authorities in a Section 60 Notice or a Section 61 Consent issued under the Control of Pollution Act (COPA) 1974. This legislation gives Local Authorities the power to control noise from construction sites. Section 60 Notices are usually imposed after complaints have been received from nearby residents. A Section 61 Consent is applied for in advance of the works starting. Each Notice or Consent can specify different noise limits and tolerances.
Other restrictions may be imposed by Planning Conditions or may arise from Local Authority agreements and restrictions.
Typical acceptable limits in built-up areas will be:
