Agent of Change Principle for Noise-Generating Uses

to existing noise-generating uses, applicants will need to design the building to incorporate acoustic measures to protect the new occupiers, from noise impacts. This could also include paying for soundproofing for the existing noise-generating uses, such as an existing music venue. The agent of change principle works both ways. If a new noise-generating evening use is proposed close to existing residential development, the developer shall be required to ensure its building is acoustically designed to protect existing users or residents from noise impacts at night. This will ensure new development has effective sound insulation to mitigate and minimise potential noise impact or neighbour amenity issues.