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The Mayor’s Ambient Noise Strategy Mayor of London 187 balanced with other concerns, such as community safety, would help to minimise noise in compact urban environments. Tensions exist between the use of open spaces and parts of the public realm for quiet relaxation or contemplation, and more active leisure pursuits. Informal games, organised sports, and events, such as open air concerts can generate considerable noise. Reducing the impact of traffic noise, combined with climate and social changes, could mean more people enjoying more time outdoors in public spaces. The new sounds of crowds may not be what residents first expect. A fair balance between competing uses needs to be struck, recognising the need for attractive areas for children’s play, both formal and informal, and other access for local communities. This may be best achieved through community consultation and responsive management. Neighbourhood and parks wardens could make valuable contributions to resolving local conflicts. Sound-conscious design can help. Location and design should provide for noisier and quieter activities in ways which reduce potential conflict, such as by using the screening provided by changes in level or structures. Box 56: Access to tranquillity and soundscape interest ■ Many of London’s smaller households may not in future want private gardens. However, they may want relatively quiet outdoor areas within walking distance. High density development can provide ‘pocket’ open spaces of high quality. ■ Longer distance ‘access to tranquillity’ should also be considered. ‘Community Forests’, such as at Thames Chase, and wildlife sites may offer tranquil paths and glades, or provide relief even where full public access may not be available. ■ Features which can make a distinctive contribution to soundscape quality need to be explored. ■ Provision for noisy recreational activities needs be considered on both a local and a wider basis. ■ Development of noise mapping and other noise data provide opportunities to assess the costs and benefits of ‘access to quiet’. The European Directive (2002/49/EC) requirement for reporting noise exposure at a 4 metre receptor height should not preclude the use of lower receptor heights, such as 1.5 metres, for assessing noise in open spaces, although the accuracy of current noise mapping models at this height may be lower.
188 Mayor of London The Mayor’s Ambient Noise Strategy Box 57: 100 Public Spaces The Mayor’s ‘100 Public Spaces for London’ programme aims to demonstrate how existing networks of local public spaces can be enhanced, and to show how new public spaces can make real differences to individual quality of life, community vitality and Londonwide livability. The Mayor’s Architecture and Urbanism Unit is working with Transport for London, the London Development Agency and other partners on the first 24 schemes and will continue to involve the functional bodies in realising other public spaces. Box 58: Outdoor Events and Festivals, and Fireworks For outdoor pop concerts, festivals and other events, the ‘Code of Practice on Environmental Noise Control at Concerts’ Noise Council, 1995, provides guidance on noise levels for use in license conditions, or abatement notices. The Code acknowledges the tensions between the rights of organisers, performers and audiences, and local residents. ‘The Event Safety Guide: a guide to health, safety and welfare at music and similar events’ Health and Safety Executive, 1999, covers noise exposure and risk of hearing damage, alongside other health and safety issues. The Fireworks Act 2003 enables the Government to impose a noise limit on fireworks available to the public; ban the use of fireworks during antisocial hours; license the sale of fireworks; allow local authorities to revoke the licenses of retailers; and create a compulsory training course for operators of public firework displays. policy 78 The Mayor will urge London boroughs and others with responsibilities for open spaces and public realm management to consider the need for frameworks for managing soundscapes in open spaces and the wider public realm. Elements include noise mapping, measurement and attitude surveys, access to quiet, and exploring designation of Areas of Relative Tranquillity or Special Soundscape Interest. proposal 26The Mayor will work with others to develop and promote exemplary measures to improve soundscapes, including, where appropriate and practicable, as elements within the ‘100 Public Spaces for London’ programme.
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