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Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.

• Updated: 22 July 2019

This guide explains how impacts on noise should be incorporated into a cost benefit analysis.

• Updated: 19 December 2014

Legal noise limits for on and off-road vehicles, and what to do if you're affected by road, rail or aircraft noise

• Vehicle noise limits

  There are limits to the amount of noise that vehicles can make on public…

• Noise from roads

  There’s no legal limit to road noise, although noise levels might be taken…

• Railway noise

  There are no legal limits to noise from existing railways. If you think…

• Aircraft noise

  Noise is regulated to some extent at all UK airports. This can include…

• Further information

  There are strategic noise maps for England provided by the Department for…

Looks at the impact of survey administration methods on the disclosure of sensitive or traumatic experiences.

• Updated: 16 January 2025

Guidance for manufacturers, authorised representatives, and responsible persons.

• Updated: 1 January 2021

Noise is an inevitable consequence of a mature and vibrant society, but it can have a negative effect on people’s quality of life, affecting their health and wellbeing.

• Updated: 22 October 2024

• Updated: 31 January 2022

• Updated: 26 January 2023

Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council

• Updated: 1 November 2021