Planning Assessment of Noise Proximity and Acoustic Design

The planning assessment will consider the proximity of new residential development to existing evening and night-time economy businesses to determine the possible impact on residential amenity. To plan for good environmental quality, involves assessing the noise environment at the beginning of the design process, rather than trying to mitigate the negative effects in retrospect. Good acoustic design is not just compliance with recommended noise limits/standards; it requires an integrated design solution to achieve the optimum acoustic outcome, without compromises that could adversely affect residential living conditions and well-being objectives. Where windows in residential premises must be kept closed to achieve the recommended internal noise limits, consideration should be given to noise impact associated with