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The Mayor’s Ambient Noise Strategy Mayor of London 233 activities which are noise-sensitive, but also that they are likely to occupy sizeable sites and to contain a proportion of buildings and activities which are less noise-sensitive. It advises that internal noise standards in respect of each activity be used. For recreational and sporting activities (including open air pop concerts): ‘the local planning authority will have to take account of how frequently the noise will be generated and how disturbing it will be, and balance the enjoyment of the participants against nuisance to other people’. Planning Policy Guidance Note 3 ‘Housing’ March 2000 PPG 3 promotes developments which combine a mix of land uses, including housing, either on a site or within individual buildings, such as flats over shops. It advises that this is important to bring new life into our towns and cities, and states that ‘new housing and residential environments should be well designed and should make a significant contribution to promoting urban renaissance and improving the quality of life.’ Local planning authorities should ‘provide for more intensive housing development in and around existing centres and close to public transport routes’ and ‘identify and bring back into use empty housing, vacant commercial buildings and upper floors above shops.’ Planning Policy Guidance Note 4 ‘Industrial and Commercial Development and Small Firms’ November 1992 PPG4 states that plans ‘should provide specifically for the types of industry which, although necessary, may be detrimental to amenity or a potential source of pollution... plans should however ensure that development by such industries is separated from sensitive land uses.’ On the other hand, PPG4 advises that ‘many businesses can be carried residential areas without causing unacceptable disturbance through increased traffic, noise, pollution or other adverse effects.’ However, it recognises that ‘juxtaposition of incompatible uses can cause problems for the occupiers both of the new and of the existing development. For example, where residential development is proposed in the vicinity of existing industrial uses, the expectations of the residents may exceed the standards applied by the planning authority, and may give rise to pressure to curtail the industrial use.’ Planning Policy Guidance Note 6 ‘Town centres and retail development’ June 1996 (Consultation draft of new statement issued, December 2003). PPG6 sets out an approach to sustaining and enhancing the vitality and viability of town centres, encouraging mixed-use development and an increase in housing in town centres. It states that it may be appropriate for development plans ‘to designate areas of the town centre for retaining
234 Mayor of London The Mayor’s Ambient Noise Strategy or enhancing the provision of particular uses, such as shopping, leisure, entertainment, education, health or employment.’ In relation to the evening economy, PPG6 recognises that ‘Leisure uses may disturb nearby residents. Before granting planning permission, local planning authorities should ensure that the design of the development and the conditions attached mean that the amenities of nearby residents are fully considered, not least to avoid subsequent refusal of licenses on amenity grounds.’ Particular attention is given to noise from amusement centres. Planning Policy Guidance Note 10 ‘Planning and Waste Management’ October 1999 PPG10 advices on how the land-use planning system can contribute to sustainable waste management by providing the required facilities. Waste management facilities vary greatly in size, characteristics, and impacts. Recycling facilities include small community schemes, traditional metal recycling, scrapyards, and large multi-stream separation and materials recovery facilities. Sites in residential areas can generate unwelcome traffic and noise, which may be mitigated by careful location and site management, controlled by appropriate conditions, such as on operating hours, noise limits and traffic movements. PPG10 advises that industrial areas, especially those containing heavy or specialised industrial uses, may be appropriate for new waste management facilities. Advice on the location of recycling sites for construction and demolition wastes is contained in paragraphs 68-70 of Minerals Planning Guidance Note 1, General Considerations and the Development Plan System (MPG1), June 1996. Planning Policy Guidance Note 13 ‘Transport’ March 2001 Annex A of PPG 13 states that ‘Greater London has its own arrangements for integration between planning and transport.’ Guidance in Annex C states that ‘In planning for local infrastructure, including roads, local authorities should ensure that their approach is compatible with the new approach to appraisal (NATA). Particular emphasis should be given to the need to explore a full range of alternative solutions to problems, including solutions other than road enhancement.’ It adds: ‘NATA has been enhanced to be applicable to transport investment for other modes. The enhanced version is described in detail in Guidance on the Methodology for Multi-Modal Studies.’ Planning Policy Guidance Note 17 ‘Planning for Open Space, Sport and Recreation’ 24 July 2002 PPG17 states that local authorities should ‘ensure that open spaces do not suffer from increased overlooking, traffic flows or other encroachment’. In identifying where to locate new areas of open space, sports and recreational facilities, local authorities should ‘locate more
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