Noise Impact Assessment Requirements for External Areas

Applications may be required to be supported by a noise impact assessment which demonstrates physical and operational measures to minimise adverse amenity impacts outlined in para 6.2.14. The extent of mitigation will depend on the location of the proposed external area to other sensitive premises. Examples of physical mitigation measures may include acoustic screening and/or measure to reduce breakout noise such as: keeping windows shut and installing double lobby access doors which are also self-closing. Operational measures may include prohibiting or limiting the playing of amplified/non-amplified sound, restricting the number of patrons, management of behaviour, curfew on hours of use, or prohibition of the consumption of alcohol (in case of smoking areas) or a curfew on the hours that alcohol can be consumed in such areas to minimise loitering.