The East Midlands Gateway Rail Freight Interchange and Highway Order 2016

Noise during the operational phase

22.—(1) No part of the authorised development may be brought into use until a written scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, for the monitoring of noise generated during the operational phases of the development to establish baseline noise conditions and maximum noise levels to be observed. The scheme must specify the locations from where noise must be monitored, the method of noise measurement (which must be in accordance with British Standard 4142:2014 “Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound” for fixed plant noise and Calculation of Railway Noise 1995, equivalent successor standards or other agreed measurement methodologies appropriate to the circumstances). The written scheme must also specify the periods within which monitoring of operational noise must take place. The written scheme must be implemented and the maximum noise levels identified afterwards be complied with. This monitoring must be subject to annual reviews to establish the frequency of noise monitoring and the need for continued monitoring.

(2) Prior to installation, details of all mechanical and ventilation plant must be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. Any fixed plant or ventilation equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions at all times.

(3) Subject to health and safety requirements, broadband reversing alarms must be employed on mobile plant.