tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931819664725263279.post4217568834727356767..comments2013-11-19T19:09:12.517+00:00Comments on Tescowatch Seaton: Letter from James Semple re Noise ReportTescowatch Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03241749960525442499noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931819664725263279.post-1890329126469109492011-02-22T17:18:29.425+00:002011-02-22T17:18:29.425+00:00Planning condition 6 states "The pipeline sha...Planning condition 6 states "The pipeline shall be enclosed at all places where noise generated during the movement of material within it is likely to be clearly audible at the facade of nearby residential properties. Prior to the commencement of filling operations the noise levels (during the day and at night time) at the facade of those properties namely nos. 1-8 Trevelyan Road, Bay View, 66 & 68 Harbour Road,113-115 Harbour Road and Bridge Cottage shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The filling operation shall not exceed the noise levels so agreed. (Reason - To protect the amenities of local residents.)"<br /><br />So are the agreed noise levels acceptable? I don't know the answer, but am assuming they are based on some standards. If they are acceptable, then if they are exceeded during the pumping operation, the filling will have to stop until the appropriate mitigation is put in place. The main question then becomes who is responsible for measuring the actual noise as opposed to the expected noise level based on calculation.<br /><br />Do EDDC environmental services have responsibility to ensure this condition is met? They apparently have responsibility ( according to their charter (http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/eh_charter.pdf ) for noise ( commercial and private ). They go on to say <br /><br />"What do we aim to do?"<br /><br />"Provide an efficient and effective service by<br />dealing with all enquiries and complaints<br />promptly and fairly, and specifically to:<br />• Deal with all complaints and enquiries fairly,<br />promptly, impartially and in confidence."<br /><br /><br />How can we ensure that EDDC monitor this requirement in a timely manner to ensure the planning condition is met. If as James suspects, the noise generated is above the agreed limits, then a rapid response will be needed to avoid an ongoing breach of the condition. <br /><br />Perhaps our EDDC representative could step in to help in much the same way as the Trinity Ward member recently did to minimise the impact of HGV traffic through Axmouth!goldeneyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970004365819988044noreply@blogger.com