Validation Checklists - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

L21NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENTRequired for proposals which:• Introduce a noise source which may cause loss of amenity• Introduce a noise sensitive development in a noisy environmentThe Noise Impact Assessment should be prepared by a competent person and includemeasurements of existing and proposed noise levels and also recommend, where appropriate,mediation measures.Refer to• NPPF• ENV 4 Control of Noise Nuisance Blackburn with Darwen Local PlanContact:publicprotection@blackburn.gov.ukL22AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENTRequired for proposals which:• When there would be Increased congestion/traffic volumes/speed/HGV movements• For 100 + new parking spaces outside an AQMA• For 50+ new parking spaces inside an AQMA• For 50+ new retail parking spaces outside an AQMA• For 20+ new retail parking spaces inside an AQMA• For Dwellings, Residential Care facilities or schools within an AQMA or within areas of poorair quality where there may be an exceedence of a National Air Quality Objective.• For Commercial or Industrial plant/ equipment producing emissions close to or within anAQMAThe Air Quality Assessment should be prepared by a competent person and provide informationon existing and proposed air quality and include mitigation measures where appropriate.Refer to:• NPPF• ENV 10 Air Quality Blackburn with Darwen Local PlanContact: publicprotection@blackburn.gov.uk27