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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Draft Noise Action Plan 2018-2023 Submission to the EPA under the Environmental Noise Regulations, 2006 Traffic & Road Safety Section, Municipal Services Department Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council SUMMARY VOLUME 2 DÚN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL November 2018 Executive Summary Introduction The key objective of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) Noise Action Plan 2018-2023 is to avoid, prevent and reduce, where necessary, on a prioritised basis the harmful effects, including annoyance, arising from long term exposure to environmental noise from road traffic and rail. This will be achieved by taking a strategic approach to managing environmental noise and undertaking a balanced approach in the context of sustainable development. Legal Context This Noise Action Plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Noise Regulations 2006, Statutory Instrument 140 of 2006. These Regulations give effect to the EU Directive 2002/49/EC relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise. This Directive sets out a process for managing environmental noise in a consistent manner across the EU and the Noise Regulations set out the approach to meeting the requirements of the Directive in Ireland. Description of the Area DLRCC varies substantially throughout the County from busy town centres to rural landscapes and developing suburban residential developments. It is bounded by the Irish Sea at the east of the County and by the Wicklow mountains in the South West of the County. The area of the County is approximately 127km2. The population of the County now stands at 217,274, an increase of 5.3% or 11,013 people from 2011 with population increases occurring across the County. Noise Mapping The Regulations set out a requirement for the assessment of environmental noise through the development of strategic noise maps. The strategic noise maps were developed using Predictor noise mapping software. Within the DLRCC administrative area, strategic noise maps were developed for noise emanating from road traffic, rail (DART and heavy rail) and light rail (LUAS) sources. The noise mapping for rail and light rail sources were undertaken by Irish Rail and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) respectively, whilst the noise mapping for road traffic noise was undertaken directly by DLRCC. Preparation of strategic noise maps is mainly a technical process requiring an array of different input datasets across large geographical areas. The strategic noise mapping process results in grids of calculated noise levels at specified contour intervals and the output from the mapping process allows the determination of the location and magnitude of noise levels within an area using 5dB(A) noise bands. This gives an indication of the number of people and households exposed to different levels of environmental noise. In the interest of consistency with the Round 2 Noise mapping, it was decided to use the adapted version of the UK CRTN methodology for the assessment of road traffic sound levels. With regard to road traffic noise mapping, approximately 460 km of road was input into the models with 49% being designated as Major Roads i.e. carrying more than 8,220 vehicles per 24 hours. The area modelled was slightly larger than the area mapped as a two kilometre buffer outside the County boundary was included in the noise model in order to take into consideration the influence of traffic outside of the area to be mapped. Desirable and Undesirable Sound Levels In line with the previous noise action plan, the following are the target values for desirable low and undesirable high sound levels in the Noise Action Plan 2018-2023: Desirable Low Sound levels < 50 dB(A) Lnight < 55 dB(A) Lday Undesirable High Sound levels > 55 dB(A) Lnight < 70 dB(A) Lday Also, it is proposed to use the following absolute values as a criterion for defining a Quiet Area: < 45 dB(A) Lnight < 55 dB(A) Lday < 55 dB(A) Lden During the implementation of the noise action plan, it is proposed to identify locations that have noise levels below these criteria and review their use. If appropriate or necessary, locations will be identified as quiet areas where the existing noise levels are to be preserved or reduced if possible. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening and Appropriate Assessment Screening A pre-screening statement carried out on the Noise Action Plan in accordance with EPA guidelines and a checklist indicated that the plan did not required a full SEA. In addition, as the draft Noise Action Plan will have no significant effects on a Nature 2000 site, undertaking an Appropriate Assessment was not deemed necessary. Summary of Actions The key actions that will be implemented under the new Noise Action Plan 2018-2023 area listed under the following headings: o Identify priority action areas; o Develop Traffic Noise reduction and prevention measures; o Develop Rail reduction and prevention measures; o Include Noise in the Planning Process; o Protecting „Quiet Areas‟; o Expand the existing Sound Monitoring Network; and o Noise Complaint Investigation. The Noise Action Plan 2018-2023 will be implemented through a staged process over 5 years, subject to resources being made available. In 2021, DLRCC will carry out a review of the actions implemented and polices developed under this action plan. Progress and results will be evaluated using information gathered through local assessment of environmental noise exposure. A review of new noise maps will also be carried out, giving an indication of the change in environmental noise levels and the numbers of people exposed. Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Background ...................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Sound and Effects of Noise ........................................................................................... 1 1.3 Purpose and Scope of the Environmental Noise Directive ....................................... 3 1.4 Purpose and Scope of the Noise Regulations ............................................................ 5 1.5 Role and Responsibilities of Designated Bodies ........................................................ 5 1.5.1 Noise Mapping Bodies ............................................................................................ 6 1.5.2 Noise Action Planning Bodies ............................................................................... 7 1.6 Key Phases ...................................................................................................................... 7 2. Existing Noise Management Legislation and Guidance ............................................. 9 2.1 National and Local Legislation, Regulations and Guidance ..................................... 9 2.2 Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 ................................................................ 9 2.3 Irish Roads Legislation ................................................................................................... 9 2.4 Irish Planning Guidance ............................................................................................... 10 2.4.1 Planning Design Guidance ................................................................................... 10 2.5 IPPC Licensing .............................................................................................................. 11 2.6 Building Regulations 1997 - 2017 ............................................................................... 11 2.7 Regional or Local Legislation or Guidance ................................................................ 12 2.7.1 Regional Planning Guidelines ............................................................................. 12 2.7.2 Development Plans and Local Area Plans ........................................................ 12 2.7.3 Transportation Policy for the Greater Dublin Area ........................................... 13 3. Description of the Action Planning Area ...................................................................... 14 3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 14 3.2 Description of Topography ........................................................................................... 14 3.3 Extent of Action Planning Area .................................................................................... 14 3.3.1 Roads ...................................................................................................................... 15 4. Responsible Authority for Action Planning ................................................................. 19 4.1 Name and contact details for the Responsible Authority ........................................ 19 4.2 Description of existing noise reduction measures .................................................... 19 4.2.1 Noise Limit Values ................................................................................................. 19 4.3.1 Traffic noise reduction and prevention measures ............................................ 20 4.3.2 Rail noise reduction and prevention measures ................................................. 21 4.3.3 Noise in the Planning Process ............................................................................. 22 4.3.4 Sound Monitoring
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