The Mayor's Ambient Noise Strategy - Greater London Authority

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The Mayor’s Ambient Noise Strategy Mayor of London 131 been operating fully for an adequate period following runway refurbishment. If assessment so indicates, full easterly preference should be introduced for such landings, subject to consultation, and to no scheduling of departures during the relevant time of operation. Ground noise and surface access 4C.27 As well as noise from aircraft taking off and landing, noise can be generated from use of reverse thrust to slow the aircraft on the runway during landing, as well as engine testing, taxiing, and the use of auxiliary power units, affecting local areas around airports. For example, the use of reverse thrust at sensitive times is required to be kept to a minimum at Heathrow. Control of ground noise is the responsibility of the airport operator. The use of auxiliary power units on aircraft has been restricted, following provision of fixed electrical ground power to most stands. A number of controls limit ground engine testing at night. Between 2300 and 0700, all high power runs must be carried out inside one of the ground run pens, where noise is attenuated by barriers. Noise barriers have been provided at other locations. 4C.28 Noise and other pollution from road traffic around airports is a growing issue. As passenger throughput at Heathrow has grown, road traffic and public transport use have also grown. The Mayor’s Air Quality Strategy and the National Air Quality Strategy 26 recognise the significance of road traffic around Heathrow and the impact it has on local air quality. With the approval of Terminal Five, passenger numbers are expected to grow from 64 million in 2000 to between 80 and 100 million. About a third of passengers use public transport, with a BAA/Heathrow target of 40% by 2007, and 50% as a longer term vision. 4C.29 Through the Transport Strategy, the Mayor is proposing improved public transport to Heathrow, most importantly by building a new east-west rail link, Crossrail, to connect Heathrow with the City and East London. Transport for London will work with BAA/Heathrow and the Heathrow Area Transport Forum to seek the implementation of further measures to increase the use of sustainable travel in West London. The provision of sustainable public transport access for passengers and workers will continue to be an important factor influencing the Mayor’s position on airport development. 4C.30 The Mayor made clear his view that in the event of Government giving approval to Heathrow Terminal Five, additional public transport facilities should be provided to support at least a 50% modal share for air passengers, and at least 25% by airport employees. The Government’s approval has been made conditional on the Piccadilly Line and Heathrow
132 Mayor of London The Mayor’s Ambient Noise Strategy Express extensions to Terminal Five being completed. Future public transport links from the south remain to be resolved. It is important that Government ensures the provision of adequate funding for the implementation of public transport improvements vital to improving access, reducing traffic congestion and improving the overall environmental impact. 4C.31 The Mayor supports the improvement of public transport access to London City Airport. Extension of the Docklands Light Railway is in progress. Airport Travel Plans and other measures need to continue to be vigorously pursued by airport employers to reduce the impact of private road vehicles in pursuit of overall environmental improvement. policy 44 The Mayor and Transport for London will work with BAA/Heathrow, London City Airport Ltd, the Government and other stakeholders to improve public transport to and around Heathrow and London City Airports. This will require additional funding from Government, or airport operators, for this purpose. The noise impact of additional transport facilities should be included appropriately in the assessment process as schemes are brought forward, and cost-effective noise mitigation measures incorporated where applicable. Spatial planning and building insulation 4C.32 For environmental reasons, it is desirable to limit the numbers of people affected by the operation of airports. However, as they become larger employers, and generate wider economic activity, airports tend to attract more people to live in their vicinity, together with other urban activities. UK planning policy 27 seeks to restrict the amount and location of noise sensitive development, including housing, hospitals and schools, around airports. The Mayor will, in appropriate planning applications referred to him, seek specific evidence on the action to be taken to address noise (see paragraph 4F.5 and Policy 70). 4C.33 Relating development to aircraft routes presents choices. Should aircraft be contained to a small number of routes, to give developers and local communities a degree of certainty, and enable the numbers of buildings requiring insulation to be minimised Or should aircraft movements be dispersed in order to give communities some periods of respite PPG24 states that: ‘Development plans should give developers and local communities a degree of certainty about the areas in which particular types of development will be acceptable and those in which special measures may be required in order to mitigate the impact of noise.’
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