The Scottish Government has commissioned these maps in response to the European Parliament and Council Directive for Assessment and Management of Environmental Noise 2002/49/EC, more commonly referred to as the Environmental Noise Directive (END). A noise map shows areas that are relatively louder or quieter. Mapping of transport noise in towns reveals that noise has a complicated distribution. Few areas of the country remain totally unaffected by some form of transport noise, but this of course remains heavily centered on urban areas. Noise created by roads, railways and aircraft is a feature of both urban and rural areas of Scotland. Construction and demolition are inherently noisy activities – piling, earthworks, vehicle movements and stone cutting all have the potential to create nuisance. Noise coming from commercial and industrial premises, and in particular from building sites, can create a nuisance. In some cases, noise can be considered antisocial, particularly if it exceeds set limits. However, poor sound insulation in our housing stock contributes to noise transfer between homes. Urban living and multi-occupancy buildings mean that we are never too far away from our neighbours.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |