Belfast·SPG012 Sensitive Uses·Page 17·3.6.2
Noise and Disturbance - Residential Sensitivity
Residential areas are particularly sensitive to noise disturbance, especially during late evening and night hours, and residents have a legitimate expectation that surrounding background noise will not result in adverse impacts.
Residential areas are likely to be more sensitive to noise disturbance, particularly at times such as the late evening and during the night. Local residents have a legitimate expectation that surrounding background noise so as not result in adverse impact at nearby existing residential development.
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