Haddockston Golf Course Extension EIA Scoping Report

4 Noise and Vibration
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.1.1 This chapter considers the potentially significant issues associated with noise and vibration during the
construction and operational phases which will require further consideration within the ES. Particular attention has
been paid to potential changes in the acoustic environment of nearby existing sensitive receptors due to changes in
ambient noise and vibration sources, and the potential impacts of the introduction of future noise and vibration sources
at the location of both existing and future sensitive receptors.
4.1.2 For the purposes of this assessment, it is assumed that the proposed chalets will be classified as residential
use and, as such, should be assessed to meet the requisite standards of internal and external noise specified in the
relevant guidance documents.
4.1.3 It is confirmed that this planning application does not include for the conversion of Haddockston House to
hotel use, however it will be considered as an existing and future noise sensitive receptor in the context of this
assessment.
4.1.4 Other noise sensitive receptors identified from the desk top study include Lochside House and Yetston. This
is not an exhaustive list and other nearby sensitive receptors may come to light during the site walkover and surveys.
Any additional identified properties will be listed and assessed in the subsequent ES chapter.
4.2 LEGISLATION, POLICY AND GUIDANCE
4.2.1 The suitability of the area of the site designated for residential development will be assessed in accordance
with the guidance set out in Planning Advice Note (PAN) 56 Planning and Noise. Current levels of day and night time
environmental noise impacting on this area of the site will be established during the course of specific noise surveys
and Noise Exposure Categories (NEC) allocated. These measurements will also be used to identify the need for any
additional mitigation measures required to protect the amenity of future occupants.
4.2.2 British Standard (BS) 8233 Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings – Code of practice and the
World Health Organisation (WHO) document Guidelines for community noise will be referred to in conjunction with the
requirements of Renfrewshire Council to establish suitable levels of internal and external environmental noise for the
proposed chalets.
4.2.3 Likely levels of construction noise at locations representative of identified sensitive receptors will be predicted
and considered in accordance with the guidance contained within the recently revised BS 5228: Code of practice for
noise and vibration control on construction and open sites: Parts 1 and 2: Acceptable levels of construction noise at
nearby sensitive receptors and hours of operation would be agreed with Renfrewshire Council. The likelihood of
adverse comment from residents or structural damage to nearby buildings as a result of vibration associated with
demolition and construction activities will be predicted and assessed in accordance with the relevant guidance,
including and BS6472 Guide to evaluation of human exposure to vibration in buildings: Part 1 Vibration sources other
than blasting..
4.2.4 Where the operational development is anticipated to result in altered traffic flows on the surrounding road
network, the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Volume 11 Section 3 Part 7 (HA 213-08) Noise and
Vibration, gives advice on the assessment of changes in road traffic noise and vibration levels. Likely changes in road
traffic noise levels at nearby receptors would be calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in the
Calculation of Road Traffic Noise (CRTN).
4.2.5 The CRTN methodology will also be used both to predict the likely acoustic effects on existing receptors of
introducing new access roads to serve the proposed development and also, where appropriate, to categorise the site
in accordance with the guidance set out in PAN56 to determine its suitability for residential development.
4.2.6 The significance of predicted changes in transportation noise would be assessed with reference to
appropriate guidance including the draft findings of The Institute of Acoustics (IOA) / Institute of Environmental
Management and Assessment (IEMA) Working Party and other relevant documents.
4.2.7 Any plant noise associated with the operational development will be considered at the location of the nearest
existing and future sensitive receptors in accordance with the methodology set out in BS4142 Method for rating
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