NoiseMapping.org
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Noise Mapping England
Description
Noise can cause annoyance, interrupt conversation, disturb sleep and, in extreme conditions, cause physical damage to those affected. The types of noise that are experienced can be classified into some fairly broad categories. For example, occupational noise which is experienced at work, neighbour or neighbourhood noise and environmental (aka ambient) noise caused by transport and industry.
In early 2002, the government undertook a consultation on its proposal, announced in the Rural White Paper 2000 to develop an Ambient Noise Strategy in England. The strategy is due to be developed by 2007.
The Noise Mapping England Project is part of the first stage of the development of the National Ambient Noise Strategy (NANS). It also addresses the requirements of the Rural White Paper.
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