Reference Document MCU22-0102 Updated Environmental Noise Assessment (2)

Table of Contents
Executive Summary ................................................................................. i
1         Introduction ....................................................................................... 1
    1.1           Site Locality & Surroundings...................................................................................... 1
    1.2           Site Layout ................................................................................................................. 2
2         Noise Monitoring .............................................................................. 7
    2.1           Noise Measurement Methodology............................................................................ 7
    2.2           Ambient Noise Monitoring ....................................................................................... 7
3         Criteria ............................................................................................. 13
    3.1           Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2019 ....................................................... 13
          3.1.1      Acoustic Quality Objectives .................................................................................. 13
          3.1.2      Background Creep ................................................................................................. 14
4         Noise Modelling ............................................................................... 16
    4.1           Methodology ............................................................................................................. 16
          4.1.1      Topographical Data .............................................................................................. 16
          4.1.2      Ground Absorption ................................................................................................ 16
          4.1.3      Source Sound Levels .............................................................................................. 16
          4.1.4      Three-Dimensional Site Render ............................................................................ 18
5         Noise Impact Assessment................................................................. 19
6         Recommendations and Discussion .................................................. 22
7         Conclusion ....................................................................................... 23
Appendix A ............................................................................................24




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