Environmental Noise Management Plan

Environmental hinderance Management envisionEnvironmental note Management Plan for a proposed outdoor(a) Music EventUniversity of Derby Online Learning, University of Derby, UKIwona Typek- Ryszka 100381110This Noise Management Plan has been completed to regulate the potential ruffle issue during proposed three age outdoor music event.The objective of this plan is to provide control measures to prevent entropy impact on the local residents during the event and to ensure that balance is achieved betwixt providing good entertainment and controlling potential adverse effect of noise pollution. (Legislation.gov.uk, 1996)2.1. Site detailsThe outdoor music festival is intended to operate everywhere a 3-day weekend period and it entrust be held at the Hainault Forest Country Park, Romford Rd, Chigwell, London IG7 4QL. Live music is proposed to be performed from the primary(prenominal) stage and the vi cable carious stage. thither also ordain be two Dub music marquees.2.2. Operat ional hoursThe fol patheticing operational hours be understood to be representative for primary(prenominal) and acoustic stages over the perfect duration of the festivalMain and secondary stages ordain play break down music onFriday, Saturday and Sunday from 1200 to 2300.The two marquee tents exit play dub music onFriday and Saturday from 12.00hrs to 02.00hrsSunday from 12.00hrs to 24.00hrs.2.3. Additional venuesAdditional venues testament be available for guestsAdjacent bivouacking region capable of holding up to 200 tentsOnsite bar and refreshments area railcar park area capable of holding up to 500 cars3.1. The upper limit Music Noise Level for main and secondary stages with live musicThe usual noise level for outdoor festival has been described as naught averaging (LAeq,T) 98 decibels (dB) measured at the concert mixer position approximately 40m from the main loudspeaker and at a height of 10m to 15m in the audience area (Colthurst and Fisher, 2011). Organisers will s et the uttermost noise level to (LAeq,T) 95 decibels (dB) to allow margin for error. This must not be put across over 15-minute period during the entire event (Sound closure Consultants Ltd, 2010).Maximum Noise Level set in The Code of Practice are shown in table 3.1.1. This guidance is set for events which discharge before 2300h. For events carry on beyond 2300h, guidance recommendation is that the music noise should not be audible within noise-sensitive premise with windows open in a typical manner for ventilation (Noise Council, 1995 p.7).Reggae festival will more likely fit into category other urban or rural venues so a 15 minute Leq of 65 dB(A) is the guideline limit.Concert Days/Calendar Year/VenueVenue Category guidepost1 to 3Urban Stadia or ArenasThe MNL should not exceed 75 dB(A) over a 15 minute period1 to 3 different Urban and Rural VenuesThe MNL should not exceed 65 dB(A) over a 15 minute period4 to 12 All VenuesThe MNL should not exceed the background noise level b y more than 15 dB(A) over a 15 minute period*dB(A) the A- weight down overweight pressure level weighted to reflect the way the human ear responds to different frequencies (Noise Council, 1995).Table 1. The maximum Music Noise Level (MNL) where the MNL is expressed as a Leq (Adapted from the Noise Council, 1995 p.6).3.2. The maximum Music Noise Level for the noise sensitive areasThe World Health Organisations (WHO) Guidelines for Community Noise document says that for outdoor living area noise levels of 55 dB LAeq cause serious annoyance during daytime and evening. The noise levels of 45dB LAeq (measured from outside) cause sleep disturbance to residence. The Guidelines recommends an midland LAeq of 30dB for optimal sleep conditions (and no more than 35dB for internal rooms during daytime). Organisers will set maximum noise level to 45dB LAeq (measured from outside) for operational hours of 1200- 2300 and 30dB LAeq (measured from outside) for event which carry on beyond 2300.4.1. trace of reggae musicThe drums and bass guitar play significant role in reggae music and attention is drawn to low frequencies (En.wikipedia.org, 2017). This type of noise will travel easily further, and it can easily pass through the barriers and structures. (Colthurst and Fisher, 2011).4.2. local anaesthetic Geography and TopographyHainault Forest Country Park is large park placed in Greater London, which combines t wiz and open space. This is a rural area and is relatively flat (Redbridge.gov.uk, 2017).The festival is planned on the open field which allows sound to travel without interference (Everest and Pohlmann, 2009).4.3. Noise sensitive areasThe closest noise sensitive receptors to the proposed festival site are summarised belowReceptor 1 Properties laid at Lambourne End, approximately 1.33 km to the trade union of the proposed festival venue.Receptor 2 Properties located at Chingwell Row, approximately 1.45km to the west of the proposed festival venue.Receptor 3 Newly built housing development located behind a golf club, approximately 1.3 km to the south of the proposed festival venue.Receptor 4 Houses located alongside Romford Rd. approximately 1.3km to the south-west of the proposed festival venue. go for 1. Location of noise sensitive areas4.4. Noise SourcesMain noise sources for the reggae festival postulate been identified as followAmplified music (recorded and live)Sound outlinesSound checksCar parking and camping and bar areaDeparting patron noiseThe build and break down4.5. Noise controls put before the event4.5.1. Background Noise SurveyThe background noise, also known as ambient noise is defined as unwanted or harmful outdoor sound created by human activities, including noise emitted by means of transport road traffic, rail traffic, air traffic and from sites of industrial activity (The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, 2002).There is no doubt that large music events may cause disturbance to local nei ghbourhood due to high powered amplification involved. Therefore in that respect is a need to complete a background noise survey before the event, to predict noise emission levels, and to ensure the health and welfare of those who live nearby is maintained (Noise Council, 1995).Background noise survey will be underinterpreted end of April 2017 to determine background noise level at the mixer hole and in the noise sensitive areas. Weather will be taken into account, as wind speed and direction or temperature may influence the transmission system of sound. (Colthurst and Fisher, 2011).4.5.2. Acoustic consultantFully qualified and registered acoustic consultant will be employed by festival organisers to help with event planning, to complete noise survey and monitor noise levels throughout the event. (Code of Practice and way Notes on Noise Control for Concerts and Outdoor Events, 2012, p.16)4.5.3. Communication arrangementsThe communication network between the group members involv ed in noise monitoring will be established via handheld radios (Noise Council, 1995 p. 11).There will be hot line step up where local residents could use to complain intimately noise level. The hotline will be open for whole duration of the event. All complaints will be logged, investigated and remedial performance will be taken. Log will be unploughed to demonstrate compliance (Code of Practice and Guidance Notes on Noise Control for Concerts and Outdoor Events, 2012, p.17)4.5.4. universe relations3 months before the event, first briefing note will be delivered to the noise sensitive premises, informing neighbours that the concerts will take place and advising them about the precautions taken to minimise noise impact.The second note will be delivered to the residents no later than 2 weeks before the event. This note will remind them about the festival, asking for their tolerance and providing a telephone number for the noise complaint hot-line where someone responsible can be c ontacted in case of any problems. (Noise From clean-cut Air Events Guidance for Applicants, 2014, p. 10)4.5.5. Sound preparation tests and set upsSound propagation tests will be carried out at the day of the event to ensure that sound levels are correct and meet the targets. (Noise From adequate to(p) Air Events Guidance for Applicants, 2014, p. 10)The weather condition on the days of the event also will be taken to consideration and level of noise will be correctly adjusted to meet specified criteria. To empty unnecessary disturbances to the local residents, sound propagation tests will be carried out no earlier than at 10am. (Code of Practice and Guidance Notes on Noise Control for Concerts and Outdoor Events, 2012, p.12)4.5.6. Sound systemCircuit speakers system will be adopted for the main event stage. This system will help minimise noise level by positioning several low powered speakers around the audience. The system will be used instead of two large banks of speakers on ei ther side of the stage. (Noise From Open Air Events Guidance for Applicants, 2014, p. 8)Loudspeakers will be positioned away from the noise sensitive areas properties in Chigwell Row and development near Romford Rd (Code of Practice and Guidance Notes on Noise Control for Concerts and Outdoor Events, 2012, p.13). Loudspeakers will be directed onto the area where audience will be, to avoid over-spill into the surrounding area (Soundadvice.info, 2017). The roof will be placed on the main and secondary stages to help to decrease the noise exposure outside the stage (Asselineaut et al., 2010).There will be no speakers positioned outside of two Dub Shacks and speakers located inside the tents will be positioned downwards, away from any doors. Several small speakers will installed to ensure an even distribution of sound (Sound Licensing Limited, 2015).Sound engineer will be strictly responsible for controlling the low frequency level of the music (bass) as its causes the most nuisance to local residents (Code of Practice and Guidance Notes on Noise Control for Concerts and Outdoor Events, 2012, p.12).4.5.7. Rules for car park, comping area, bar and refreshment areaThe car park and the camping areas will be strictly monitored during and after licensable hours to avoid any unnecessary noise e.g. recorded and live music. Use of Portable PA systems and car stereos will be strictly prohibited in the car park and camping site. Patrons will be informed about this rule before entry to the site and on entrance to the site. This will be communicated via make it signage and through Terms and Conditions of use of both car park and camp site. If in that respect will be a breach of this condition, the equipment will be confiscated and if there will be repeatable offence, the offenders will be removed from the site. The active patrols will be taking place during and after licensable hours and logbook will be kept to demonstrate compliance (One roll in the hay Management, 2015, p16, p.28).Bar and refreshment area will be monitored by Designated Premises supervisor. Bar will be closed at 22.30pm to ensure party will not carry on after licensable hours of event (One fare Management, 2015, p.12).4.5.8. Traffic ManagementRoad traffic noise is one of the main sources affecting sleep and causing annoyance (Ohrstrom et al., 2006). There is only one road leading from the festival venue to the main road. This road will serve as an access to the venue. To keep traffic to minimum organiser will encourage guests to use alternative methods of transports e.g. trains, buses or car share. There will be dedicated traffic management team in place to ensure that parking is done efficiently and without unnecessary disturbance to local residents (One Love Management, 2015, p.16). The unnecessary use of horns and use of heavy vehicles at night time will be also forbidden (WHO, 1999).5.1. monitor noise levelMonitoring of noise levels will be in place during licensable hours, a nd sound checks will be completed daily for the duration of the event. Those measurements will be completed at following locations mixer position, stage, Dab Shacks and noise sensitive locations (Lets Rock London, 2015).Fixed sound level monitoring device will be used at the mixer position (Lets Rock London, 2015) and sound limiter device will be installed inside Dub Shacks to ensure that agreed limits are not exceeded (Sound Licensing Limited, 2015).The supple sound level monitoring device will be used to measure sound level for each of new act performs on the stage. The outback(a) sound level monitoring device will be set up at least one of the Noise Sensitive Locations and this device will be configured to record the sound levels for the duration of the event. There will be system put in place to alert the responsible individual if any levels are exceeded. (Lets Rock London, 2015)5.2. After the eventAll the results of the noise monitoring completed during the event will be kep t and send to the Local Authority after the event, along with any complaints received, with documented corrective actions taken (Code of Practice and Guidance Notes on Noise Control for Concerts and Outdoor Events, 2012, p.17).The aim of the noise management plan is to address all noise related challenges and ensure that there is balance maintained between the needs of the event organisers and the local residents.The actions have been taken to reduce and manage the noise impact on the surrounding area and to ensure great entertainment for patrons.Asselineau, M., and Serra, M (2010) Music and outdoors are they meant to work together?. Proceedings of 20th International Congress on Acoustics, ICA. Sydney pp.1-7.Code of Practice and Guidance Notes on Noise Control for Concerts and Outdoor Events. (2012). Bath, p.12-17Colthurst, A., and Fisher, S (2011) Noise and Vibration. Cited in Battersby, S. 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