Construction Noise Assessment

What is a Construction Noise Assessment?

A Construction Noise Assessment is a site/project specific document which assesses the construction works to be undertaken, the proposed construction methodologies, and the plant and equipment to be utilised during construction works.

The purpose of a Construction Noise Assessment is to predict expected noise levels created during construction works, and to design appropriate mitigation measures to ensure that construction noise is kept below acceptable levels. A Construction Noise Assessment is required to support a Section 61 Prior Consent Application.

The typical contents of a Construction Noise Assessment will include:

• Introduction

• Site and development description

• Guidance

• Construction methodology

• Construction noise assessment

• Noise and vibration mitigation measures

• Conclusion

What information is required to produce a Construction Noise Assessment?

The following information is typically required to produce a Construction Noise Assessment:

• Set of construction drawings

• Programme of works

• Details of plant and equipment to be used during each stage of the development

• Details of plant and equipment percentage usage

• Site location plan (redline boundary plan)

• Baseline noise survey data

We work closely with our acoustic consultants to prepare Construction Noise Assessments so please feel free to contact us if you would like to talk about your project and how we may be able to assist you.