AUGUST 2014

INTERIM AIRPORT SURFACENOISE ACTION ACCESS PLAN STRATEGY2013-2018 2008-2011

APRIL 2009 CONTENTS NOISE ACTION 1. FOREWORD 1

2. INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT 3

NOISE ACTION 3. LONDON LUTON AIRPORT 5

4. PUBLIC CONSULTATION 7

5. LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY FRAMEWORK 9

6. NOISE AND NOISE MAPPING 15

7. IDENTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT NOISE PROBLEMS 21

8. MANAGING AIRCRAFT NOISE 23

9. LONG TERM STRATEGY AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 30

10. CONCLUSION 32

11. APPENDICES 34 PAGE 1 NOISE ACTION

1. FOREWORD PAGE 2 NOISE ACTION London Luton Airport is proud of its management and seek views from the the local community, such as the RNAV1 noise management record, developed local community. It has also given us the trials that were carried out in June 2013, through active engagement with the chance to enhance our voluntary noise and were aimed at ensuring aircraft stay London Luton Airport Consultative management strategy and to identify on a more tightly defi ned fl ight path, Committee (LLACC), local community 55 actions to ensure noise impacts are chosen to avoid populated areas as far groups, airlines, other operators and our managed, measured and communicated as possible. air traffi c control provider. Unlike many effectively. The majority of these actions major UK airports, the majority of London were developed as part of the fi rst In developing the Noise Action Plan in Luton’s noise policies and interventions version of the government approved 2009 there was widespread consultation; have been developed voluntarily, in a Noise Action Plan 2010-2015. The list an initial 16 week process saw active bid to ensure that we protect our has been further expanded to incorporate engagement from stakeholders, local communities from excessive a new suite of planning conditions neighbouring local authorities, aircraft noise. that have been set as part of planning community groups and local residents permission to develop the airport. at our public exhibitions. A subsequent Reviewing the Noise Action Plan has review of the Noise Action Plan in 2014 provided an opportunity to consider We also continuously look at new ways to was also subject to further scrutiny our progress with respect to noise mitigate the impact of aircraft noise on through a four week consultation by the independent LLACC members. I would like to thank all stakeholders and community members who took the time to submit representations. Such participation is vital in helping the airport go beyond the requirements of best practice and legislation to mitigate and reduce noise impacts. By listening to local people, I believe we have been able to fi nd an appropriate balance between the social, economic and environmental realities of our operations. We look forward to working with the LLACC and our aviation community to deliver against the commitments set out in this document.

Neil Thompson Operations Director – London Luton Airport Operations Ltd. PAGE 3

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2. INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT PAGE 4

This Noise Action Plan has been prepared Secretary of State for Environment, in response to the Environmental Noise Food and Rural Affairs and will be Directive (2002/49/EC) which requires all published in its fi nal format once Member States within the European Union formal adoption has been confi rmed by to produce Noise Maps and Action Plans DEFRA. Whilst the original Noise Action for the main sources of environmental Plan (2010-2015) was subject to a noise, including airports. This Plan comprehensive consultation process, addresses the period 2013 – 2018, this reviewed version (2013-2018) whilst the previous approved Noise Action remains broadly in line with the original Plan addressed the period 2010 – 2015. but has been revised to include updated noise mapping and progress on noise The requirements of the Environmental actions, as advised by DEFRA, with no Noise Directive (2002/49/EC) are requirement for extensive consultation. transposed into the Environmental Noise However, the LLACC has been involved (England) Regulations 2006 (as amended) in the development and consultation and build upon the Government’s aim, as process throughout. set out in the Aviation Policy Framework (March 2013), “to limit and where possible Aircraft noise issues remain high on the reduce the number of people in the UK agenda of many who live around airports signifi cantly affected by aircraft noise”. and the aviation industry recognises that it needs to better understand The Regulations require the preparation of specifi c issues that disturb the public. Strategic Noise Maps, which were initially London Luton Airport is committed to submitted to DEFRA in 2007, and revised being a good neighbour and endeavours in 2012 (based on aircraft movements in at all times to minimise the impact of 2011). This Noise Action Plan has been its operations on local communities. developed having regard for the results of Continued and enhanced consultation the 2012 noise mapping and in accordance with the community is essential so that with the Environmental Noise (England) an appropriate balance can be struck Regulations 2006 (as amended) and between the socio-economic benefi ts of associated guidance updated by DEFRA airport operations and its environmental in July 2013. impacts. This Noise Action Plan, once adopted by DEFRA, will provide a London Luton Airport Operations Limited, meaningful framework for London Luton as operator of London Luton Airport, is Airport and its Consultative Committee the competent authority for developing to build upon it’s established voluntary this Noise Action Plan. This Noise Action approach to the proactive management Plan will be formally submitted to the of aircraft noise in and around the airport. PAGE 5

3. LONDON LUTON AIRPORT

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In 2011 (which is the assessment year for this Noise Action Plan), London Luton Airport handled 9.5 million passengers. In addition to passenger activity, the airport is also an important international centre for business aviation, cargo and aircraft maintenance.

London Luton Airport has one runway which is 2160m in length and has six main Noise Preferential Routes (NPRs), three departing in an easterly direction and three departing in a westerly direction. There are two arrival routes, one arriving from a westerly direction and one from the east.

The closest residential areas to the airport are those located to the south and south-west of Luton but with more densely populated areas to the north and north-west. There are a number of small villages within relatively close proximity. Breachwood Green and Whitwell are located to the east and are predominantly affected by easterly departures and westerly arrivals. Residential areas to the west, such as Slip End, Caddington, Flamstead and Markyate are generally affected by easterly arrivals or westerly departures.

In addition to aircraft noise originating from London Luton Airport, the surrounding areas are also affected to varying degrees by road traffi c noise, as well as overfl ights travelling to and from other UK airports. NOISE ACTION PAGE 7 NOISE ACTION

4. PUBLIC CONSULTATION PAGE 8

This Noise Action Plan has been According to guidance updated by in the consultation process once it has developed with the support of the LLACC, DEFRA in July 2013, the airport involved been formally adopted by DEFRA. It NATS (our air traffi c control provider) and LLACC members in a further four week will also be published on the airport airline partners. consultation when the Noise Action Plan community website at www.london- was updated to incorporate the results lutoninthecommunity.co.uk/noise-action- During the drafting of the initial Noise from noise mapping undertaken in 2012. plan. Action Plan in 2009, London Luton Airport This consultation ran from 25th June to held a 16 week consultation exercise 23rd July 2014. London Luton Airport, through its to seek the views of key stakeholders Consultative Committee, remains and the local community, from 28th A schedule of all those individuals and committed to public engagement and September 2009 to 17th January organisations that were notifi ed of the communication with respect to noise 2010. During the consultation period consultation in 2014 can be found in management. This consultative approach representatives from London Luton Appendix A, and a list of those that replied will be sustained throughout the life of Airport attended meetings with Planning can be found in Appendix B. Feedback this Noise Action Plan. and Environmental Health Offi cers from received during the consultation is neighbouring local authorities and other summarised in Appendix C, along with a key stakeholders and community groups reasoned justifi cation for the response to on request. In addition London Luton the issues raised. Airport hosted two public exhibitions to give local residents the opportunity to ask Copies of the fi nal Noise Action Plan questions about the Noise Action Plan and (2013 -2018) will be sent to key our approach to noise management. stakeholders and those who participated PAGE 9

5. LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY FRAMEWORK NOISE ACTION PAGE 10

Whilst not an exhaustive list, the following result without necessarily determining section sets out a summary of the relevant a means of how it can be achieved. international, national and local legislation and policy for aircraft noise management. European Directives 2006/93 Where appropriate, the local policy and and 2002/30 voluntary restrictions (or ‘limit values’) This legislation enabled Member States to outlined below have been agreed with the phase out Chapter 2 aircraft and restrict local planning authority and the LLACC. marginally compliant Chapter 3 aircraft (discretionary). International Environmental Noise Directive ICAO Regulatory Framework (2002/49/EC) The International Civil Aviation Directive 2002/49/EC is the Organisation (ICAO) is the agency of the Environmental Noise Directive (END) United Nations which oversees the civil whose aims are ‘to defi ne a common aviation industry. ICAO adopts standards, approach intended to avoid, prevent or protocols and recommended practices reduce on a prioritised basis the harmful relating to all aspects of international effects, including annoyance, due to aviation. Concerning noise, it seeks exposure to environmental noise.’ To that to adopt a ‘balanced approach’ which end, the following actions are required for includes reducing noise at source; the implementation progressively: use of operational noise abatement procedures, land use policies and • the determination of exposure to management, and restricting and banning environmental noise, through noise the operation of certain aircraft. mapping, by methods of assessment common to the Member States; ICAO sets noise emissions standards for • ensuring that information on all aircraft types known as ‘chapters’. environmental noise and its effects These standards are being progressively is made available to the public; and strengthened to prohibit aircraft that do • adoption of action plans by the Member not meet certain noise emission standards, States, based upon noise-mapping with Chapter 2 aircraft the latest to be results, with a view to preventing phased out for use in commercial aviation. and reducing environmental noise NOISE ACTION where necessary and particularly ICAO have recently resolved the new more where exposure levels can induce stringent noise emission standard for harmful effects on human health and new aircraft, “Chapter 14“. Effective from to preserving environmental noise December 2017, it will require such aircraft quality where it is good. to be quieter than Chapter 3 and 4. In accordance with the END, London European Luton Airport was identifi ed as a major airport and consequently Strategic Noise Directives relating to the management and Maps have been produced (Appendix control of environmental noise have been E) and this Noise Action Plan prepared. issued by the European Commission (EC). Annex V of END (Appendix F) specifi es These are legislative acts which require those elements that a Noise Action Plan Member States to achieve a specifi ed must include. PAGE 11

National In March 2009, DEFRA published guidance The Aerodromes (Noise Restrictions) for airport operators to produce airport (Rules and Procedures) Regulations The UK Government has enacted several Noise Action Plans and this guidance was 2003 policies and regulations relating to the updated in July 2013. This Noise Action These regulations were transposed from management and control of environmental Plan has been prepared having regard EC Directive 2002/30/EC which builds noise and noise from aircraft and airports. for this guidance, as required by the on ICAO’s Balanced Approach. The These are summarised below: Regulations. Regulations apply to all city airports and other civil airports within the UK which The Environmental Noise (England) Aviation Policy Framework have more than 50,000 civil aircraft Regulations 2006 (as amended) The Aviation Policy Framework (APF) movements a year and give airport The Environmental Noise (England) was published in March 2013 and fully operators the scope to restrict marginally Regulations 2006 (as amended), ‘the replaced the 2003 Air Transport White compliant aircraft. Regulations’, came into force in 2006 Paper (ATWP) as government’s policy and transpose the requirements of the on aviation, alongside any decisions Aeroplane Noise Regulations 1999 END into English law. The Regulations government makes following the These regulations provide a set of also name the competent authorities recommendations of the independent statutory instruments that describe responsible for their delivery. Under the Airports Commission. The Government various methods that are implemented Regulations, the competent authority have advised in the APF that they want to by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that for preparing Strategic Noise Maps strike a fair balance between the negative allow noise certified aircraft to use UK and a Noise Action Plan for London impacts of noise (on health, amenity airports. The Regulations refer to ICAO Luton Airport is London Luton Airport (quality of life) and productivity) and the noise certification standards and noise Operations Limited, the airport operator. positive economic impacts of flight. limits. The Regulations also provide a list The Government’s overall policy on of aircraft that are exempt from noise Strategic Noise Maps for London Luton aviation noise is “to limit and, where certification by ICAO. Airport have been produced and submitted possible, reduce the number of people in to the Secretary of State for Environment, the UK significantly affected by aircraft Transport Act 2000 Food and Rural Affairs. Those related to noise.” This is consistent with the This Act sets out guidance and good 2006 activity were published in March Government’s Noise Policy, as set out in practice for noise mitigation procedures 2009, and those relevant to this Noise the Noise Policy Statement for England and stakeholder consultation in relation to Action Plan for 2011 activity were (NPSE) which aims to avoid significant any changes to local airspace use. The Act published in December 2013 by DEFRA. adverse impacts on health and quality of looks at engaging with local authorities They are included here in Appendix E and life. The noise commitments are similar to and states that the CAA must consider at www.defra.gov.uk/noisemapping. those given in the ATWP. environmental noise impacts.

The Regulations state that Noise Action National Planning Policy Framework Plans must: Civil Aviation Act 1982 (as amended (NPPF) Noise Policy Statement including the Civil Aviation Act 2006) for England • Meet the objectives of Article 1(c) The Civil Aviation Act 1982 is the principal In March 2012, the Government discarded of the END; legislation within the UK for the control the advice on planning and noise, recorded • Be designed to manage noise issues of aircraft operations. The Act provides in PPG24, and issued the National and effects, including noise reduction a legislative means of avoiding and Planning Policy Framework. That, in the if necessary; limiting the effect of noise from aircraft section addressing “Conserving and • Aim to preserve quiet areas in arriving and departing at UK airports. enhancing the natural environment”, agglomerations; These include the enforcement of aircraft mentioned noise in framework paragraph • Address priorities which must be noise emission standards and operational 123, which advised that planning policies identified having regard to guidance; procedures as well as the provision to and decisions should aim to: • Apply to the most important areas as enable airport operators to use charging established by strategic noise maps; mechanisms to encourage the use of • Avoid noise from giving rise to • Meet the requirements in Schedule 4 aircraft that are quieter or with lower significant adverse impacts on health of END emission levels. and quality of life as a result of new development; PAGE 12

• Mitigate and reduce to a minimum The long term vision is to be supported by other adverse impacts on health and the following aims: quality of life arising from noise from new development. Including through Noise Policy Aims the use of conditions Through the effective management and • Recognise that development will often control of environment, neighbour and create some noise and existing neighbourhood noise within the context businesses wanting to develop in of Government policy on sustainable continuance of their business should development: not have unreasonable restrictions put • Avoid signifi cant adverse impacts on on them because of changes in health and quality of life; land uses since they were • Mitigate and minimise adverse impacts established; and on health and quality of life; and • Identify and protect areas of • Where possible, contribute to the tranquillity which have remained improvement of health and quality relatively undisturbed by noise and are of life. prized for their recreational and amenity value for this reason. The guiding principles of sustainable development specifi ed were: Paragraph 123 refers to reference 27 • Ensuring a Strong Healthy and which is the early publication in March Just Society 2010, of the Noise Policy Statement • Using Sound Science Responsibly for England (NPSE). It set out the • Living within Environmental Limits long term visions of Government noise • Achieving a Sustainable Economy policy to; • Promoting Good Governance “Promote good health and a good quality of life through the effective management of noise within the context of Government Policy on sustainable development”.

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Local 0700) operations by aircraft with a (0700 – 2300) maximum NVL by the QC value of greater than one on either noisiest aircraft shall be implemented, A range of policy instruments are available departure or arrival. as follows: at a local level to manage and minimise the e) The scheme including the QC System i) 85 dB(A) from the date of the effects of aircraft operations. shall be monitored and reviewed on a commencement of development regular basis. Such a review shall take ii) 82 dB(A) from 1st January 2015 Planning Conditions place, not later than the first and fourth iii) 80 dB(A) from 1st January 2020 London Luton Airport operates under year after introduction and every k) The area enclosed by the >57dB(A) a planning consent granted in 1998, subsequent five years. Leq16hr (0700-2300) contour shall not associated with the permission to build a f) For the Night Quota Period (2330 exceed 19.4 sq km for daytime noise, new terminal building. – 0600) this shall have the following and the area enclosed by the >48dB(A) limits incorporated into the scheme: Leq8hr (2300-0700) contour shall not In September 2012, however, a revised i) Total annual movements by aircraft exceed 37.2 sq km for night-time noise, Masterplan was published following public (per 12 month period) shall be limited when calculated by the Federal Aviation consultation, outlining the proposal to to 9,650; Authority Integrated Noise Model improve passenger facilities and enable ii) The total annual noise quota in version 7.0.d (or as may be updated the airport to accommodate 18 million any 12 month period shall be limited or amended). Within five years of the passengers per annum by 2031. A to 3,500 which, using all reasonable commencement of development a planning application was subsequently endeavours, shall be reduced at each strategy shall be submitted to the Local submitted and approved by LBC in June review until it reaches a point where it Planning Authority for their approval 2014. The planning permission contains does not exceed 2,800 by 2028. which defines the methods to be used a new suite of planning conditions and g) For the early morning shoulder by London Luton Airport Operations obligations detailed below, the provisions period (06.00 – 07.00) this shall have Ltd (LLAOL)or any successor or airport of which will provide further controls over the following limit incorporated into the operator to reduce the area of the noise the airport operations. schemes: contours by 2028 for daytime noise to i) Total annual movements by aircraft 15.2km2 for the area exposed to >57dB a) Prior to commencement of the in any 12 month period shall be limited Leq16hr (0700-2300) and above and development details shall be submitted to 7000. for night time noise to 31.6 km2 for the to the Local Planning Authority of h) The actual and forecast total area exposed to >48dB Leq8hr (2300- a Noise Control Scheme which shall number of aircraft movements for the 0700) and above. From the 1st January control the noise of aircraft both preceding and next 12 month periods 2014 forecast aircraft movements and during the day (0700 - 2300) and the shall be reported to the Local Planning consequential noise contours (Day, Night night (2300 – 0700) period. Authority every three months and Quota Periods) for the forthcoming b) For the Night Quota Period (2330 i) Within six months of the calendar year shall be reported on the to 0600) the scheme shall be based commencement of development and 1st December each year to the Local on the Noise Quota count system (QC in accordance with the approved Noise Planning Authority, which shall utilise the System) utilised by other UK airports Control Scheme the maximum Noise standard 92 day summer contour. including Heathrow Airport. Violation Limits (NVL) for all aircraft, l) Within six months of the development c) The scheme shall include sanctions as recorded by departing aircraft at hereby permitted commencing a in relation to operators of aircraft the fixed noise monitoring terminals, Noise Control Monitoring Scheme for which land or take-off in breach of the shall be reduced to values which are the airport shall be submitted to and QC System and shall include exclusion determined by the noise classification approved in writing by the Local Planning of aircraft movements with a QC value of individual aircraft as follows: Authority. The submitted scheme or in excess of QC2 during the night time scheme review as applicable shall include, period (2300 to 0700), six months Aircraft Classification on Departure but shall not be confined to, or more after commencement of the NVL (dBA) the following: development. An “aircraft movement” QC 4 (daytime only) 85 shall be either a landing or take-off by QC 2 82 i) Details of the fixed noise monitoring an aircraft. QC 1 79 terminals and track keeping system d) The scheme shall include details of QC 0.5 and below 76 (vertical and horizontal). the procedures to be adopted and shall ii) Details of the complaint handling include measures with the purpose j) Within six months of the system. of phasing out of night time (2300 to commencement of the development, a progressive reduction in the daytime PAGE 14

iii) Sanctions to be imposed on Additional actions relating to the planning representatives from local authorities, infringement by aircraft in respect conditions have been outlined in Section 8. community groups, airport users and of noise limits and track keeping. other interested parties. The Committee iv) Arrangements for the verification of Luton Local Plan meets quarterly and is supported by the submitted information. Luton Local Plan 2011 - 2031 is being the Noise and Track Sub Committee. developed by LBC, and sets out policies Both the Consultative Committee and Within six months of either and specific proposals for the development the Noise and Track Sub Committee are commencement of development or the and use of land within the Borough of well attended, with current members approval of the scheme by the Local Luton. These policies set the context for listed in Appendix A. Planning Authority, whichever is the future development of London Luton later the scheme shall be implemented Airport and highlight the importance of The LLACC and its membership have as approved. Such a review shall take controlling aircraft noise. assisted in the development of this place, not later than the first and Noise Action Plan and will play fourth year after introduction and The pre-submission consultation is a full role in monitoring the every subsequent five years. anticipated to begin in 2014, submission in implementation and effectiveness of April 2015 and adoption in late 2015. the actions outlined in Section 8. Ground Noise Before any part of the development London Luton Airport Development Voluntary Controls and Policies hereby permitted is commenced a Brief London Luton Airport’s noise scheme concerning ground noise The London Luton Airport Development management strategy includes a variety associated with aircraft at the airport Brief was adopted by Luton Borough of policies and voluntary controls, shall be submitted to and approved in Council as Supplementary Planning developed and implemented with the writing by the Local Planning Authority. Guidance in 2001 after extensive public support of the LLACC. The submitted scheme shall include, and stakeholder consultation. The Brief but not be confined to, the following: maps out the likely future developments London Luton Airport published its first at London Luton Airport and the voluntary Night Noise Policy in 1988. Since i) Measures to limit the ground running environmental issues that would need then the policy has been reviewed and of aircraft propulsion engines within to be considered when preparing future updated regularly. A new Night Noise Policy London Luton Airport between 2300 proposals for growth at the airport. (Issue 8), effective 1st April 2010 can be and 0700 found at Appendix D. This latest Night ii) Preferential use of stands and The Development Brief, alongside other Noise Policy includes a scheduling ban at taxiways for arriving/departing aircraft local plan policies, has also been saved night for any aircraft classified above QC2 between 2300 and 0700 so remains valid until the evolving LDF and a further reduction in the night noise iii) Steps to limit the use of auxiliary process is concluded. violation limit from 85dB(A) to 82dB(A). power units (including the provision of fixed electrical ground power to stands Local Development Control/Planning In addition to the Night Noise Policy, London and or suitably quietened ground Conditions Luton Airport has other voluntary controls power units) London Luton Airport works closely with on aircraft operations, including daytime iv) No ground running of aeroplane local planning authorities to ensure that noise violation limits, currently 94dB(A), as engines for testing or maintenance careful consideration is given to planning well as restrictions on ground operations. purposes between 2300 and 0700 and decisions in noise sensitive areas. designation of areas for such testing These voluntary controls demonstrate our between 0700 and 2300. The LLACC also monitors wider commitment to the positive management development planning matters to of aircraft noise. Within six months of either discourage local planning authorities commencement of development from permitting inappropriate or the approval of the scheme, (or development in noise sensitive areas. whichever is the later) by the Local London Luton Airport Consultative Planning Authority, the scheme shall Committee be implemented as approved. A review The LLACC is the formal mechanism shall take place, not later than the first for the airport to interact and exchange and fourth year after introduction and information with communities in the very subsequent five years. vicinity. Its membership includes PAGE 15 NOISE ACTION

6. NOISE AND NOISE MAPPING PAGE 16

What is noise? What are the Noise Maps for? the previous quarter and the equivalent Noise is generally defi ned as unwanted Noise maps have two main purposes. period the previous year. This data is sound. Although it is recognised that noise Firstly, they can be used to provide presented quarterly to LLACC (via NTSC) perception is very subjective, there are information on noise levels that can be within the Airfi eld Environment Report. a number of internationally recognised linked to population data to estimate how terms to describe and measure aircraft many people are affected. Secondly, they The Environmental Noise (England) noise, which are explained in the Glossary. inform decisions in relation to proactive Regulations 2006 (as amended) NOISE ACTIONThese metrics form the basis of noise management of noise. Noise maps have require major airports (as well as major analyses conducted at major airports also been used as the basis to inform the agglomerations, roads and railways) worldwide. Noise Action Plan process. to produce Strategic Noise Maps using

Lden noise contours, a different noise

What are Noise Maps? How is noise measured? measurement. The Lden noise metric is Typically, aircraft noise is presented Since 1989 the standard approach that itself derived from three sets of contours: on noise maps. London Luton Airport has been used for measuring noise levels

regularly publishes noise maps which is the A-weighted equivalent noise level, • Lday : average 12 hour period illustrate the noise levels from airport Leq contour. This takes into account from 0700 – 1900

operations and the areas affected in the all aircraft movements and is based on • Levening : average 4 hour period form of noise contours. A noise map is an average summer day. This measure from 1900 – 2300

rather like a weather map for noise but it is recognised by UK Government and • Lnight : average 8 hour period shows areas which are relatively louder has been used in all relevant planning, from 2300 – 0700 or quieter. Just as a weather map might transport and environmental policies over have isobars joining points of equal air recent years. This indicator takes account How is noise monitored? pressure, a noise map can have contours of all the noise energy that occurs over At London Luton Airport noise and track joining points having the same noise level. a particular time period and thus takes monitoring is provided by the Topsonic account of all aircraft movements, both Aircraft Noise and Track Monitoring departures and arrivals, that occurred in System. This system is designed to that period. monitor air traffi c within a radius around the airport (set at around 25 miles), and In the UK, the noise impact of an airport generally up to an altitude of 12,000ft.

is primarily described in terms of the LAeq It downloads noise data from three averaged over the 16 hour period from fi xed noise monitors located within the 0700 – 2300, for an average day between neighbouring communities. This system the 16th June and 15th September. enables us to: London Luton Airport also produces contours for the 8 hour night period • identify noise infringements and to between 2300 and 0700 for an average subsequently impose penalties summer night, over the same period as the where relevant;

day time period, using the LAeq,8h indicator. • monitor track-keeping and liaise with operators to optimise procedures; Since 2002, London Luton Airport has • better investigate complaints of also produced noise contour information disturbance relating to specifi c for an average night each quarter, incidents; and together with comparative values from • identify actual fl own tracks of aircraft. PAGE 17

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How do we handle complaints? Caddington and the other stretching centreline of the runway reaches into London Luton Airport investigates, logs towards the south west between Markyate the south of Caddington, whilst the spur and responds to all concerns relating to and Flamstead. Parts of Slip End and South extending towards the southwest covers aircraft activity. General information is Luton are also included in this contour. areas such as the west of Slip End, and available on the London Luton Airport extends to an area just north website and complaints can be submitted The 60 Lden contour extends over the of Flamstead. by telephone, email, post, or through an southern half of Breachwood Green to the online form. east and as far as Pepsal End and Junction The 51 Lnight contour incorporates the 10 of the M1 to the west, incorporating centre of Breachwood Green and extends In 2011, 76% of complaints were received areas of South Luton. to an area just north of St. Pauls Warden by e-mail, 23% by telephone, 0.5% by fax to the east, and Slip End, Junction 10 and 0.5% by post. Complaint statistics The 65 Lden contour area covers of the M1 to the west. This contour also are reported quarterly to the LLACC and predominantly rural areas to the east, and incorporates areas of Wigmore and trends are identifi ed. The noise complaints extends as far as Capability Green Business South Luton. handling system is kept under continual Park, Kidney Wood and Luton Airport review to ensure the local community Parkway station to the west. The 54 Lnight contour covers predominantly receives timely feedback in relation to rural areas with the exception of areas of concerns raised. Much of the area within the 70 Lden contour Wigmore and South Luton. remains within the airport boundary, just

Noise Mapping Results crossing the East Luton Corridor approach The 57 Lnight contour, incorporates areas road to the west of the airfi eld. of South Luton to the north and Capability As explained above, noise maps have been Green Business Park to the west. produced in terms of the fi ve noise metrics The 75 Lden contour remains almost

(Lden, Lnight, LAeq,16h, Lday, and Levening ) for entirely within the airport boundary. Again the 60 Lnight contour, the 63 Lnight aircraft movements in 2011, as required by contour and the 66 Lnight contour extend the Regulations. Lnight Results across predominantly rural areas and the airport, with the exception of some parts

It should be noted that there are Within the Lnight contours, the 48 Lnight of South Luton. limitations to the maps and it is accepted contour extends to Rush Green, just west that noise levels presented by the maps of the A1(M) at Stevenage, incorporating The Strategic Noise Maps produced in do not necessarily refl ect the exact noise the northern edges of St Paul’s Walden terms of Lden , LAeq,16h, Lday, Levening and level which would be experienced at any and Breachwood Green to the east. To Lnight as required by the Regulations are given point. The data set out below has the west the spur along the extended summarised in tabular form below: been taken from the Airport Noise Action Planning Data Pack published by DEFRA. Table 1: Noise contour areas (km2) The Strategic Noise Maps can be found at Appendix E. Contour, Area of Air Noise Contours (km2) dB (A) Lden LAeq,16h Lday Levening Lnight

Lden Results 48 - 26.6 - - -

51 - 15.3 - - - The 55 Lden contour extends to the A1(M) 54 - 8.7 23.3 25.2 17.6 at Stevenage to the east of the airport, incorporating Bendish, St Paul’s Walden 55 33.2 - - - - and the northern edge of Breachwood 57 - 5.0 13.3 14.3 9.9 Green. To the west there are two 60 12.8 2.4 7.9 8.5 5.8 distinctive spurs, one along the extended 63 - 1.3 4.5 4.9 3.0 centreline of the runway, into south 65 5.2 - - - -

66 - 0.8 2.1 2.4 1.5

69 - - 1.2 1.3 0.9

70 1.6 - - - -

75 0.7 - - - - PAGE 19

Table 2: Estimated total number of people and dwellings above various noise levels,L den

Noise Level, (dB) Number of Dwellings Number of People

≥ 55 6,450 14,300

≥ 60 1,800 4,700

≥ 65 350 1,000

≥ 70 0 0

≥ 75 0 0

Table 3: Estimated total number of people and dwellings above various noise levels,L day

Noise Level, (dB) Number of Dwellings Number of People

≥ 54 5,050 11,300

≥ 57 2,550 6,200

≥ 60 950 2,500

≥ 63 300 800

≥ 66 < 50 < 100

≥ 69 0 0

Table 4: Estimated total number of people and dwellings above various noise levels,L evening

Noise Level, (dB) Number of Dwellings Number of People

≥ 54 2,950 7,000

≥ 57 1,150 3,000

≥ 60 450 1,200

≥ 63 < 50 < 100

≥ 66 0 0

≥ 69 0 0

Population and dwellings • The associated population has been sensitive buildings within the various lying within contours rounded to the nearest 100, except contour bands, including housing, when the associated population is hospitals and schools. Table 7 summarises The estimated total number of people greater than zero but less than 100, the estimated number of non-residential and dwellings exposed above various in which case the total has been noise sensitive buildings and has been noise levels from aircraft using London shown as “< 100”. verified by Luton Borough Council, Luton Airport are shown in Tables 2 to 6. Hertfordshire County Council and Central Population and dwelling counts have been The noise mapping results indicate that Bedfordshire Council. rounded as follows: no residential properties are located

within the 69dB(A) LAeq 16h contour area. All of the above noise sensitive properties • The number of dwellings has been are schools, with no hospitals located rounded to the nearest 50, except Non-Residential Noise within the various noise contour areas. when the number of dwellings is Sensitive Buildings The results indicate that no non- greater than zero but less than 50, residential noise sensitive buildings are

in which case the total has been The Regulations require airport operators located within the 69dB(A) LAeq 16h shown as “< 50”. to determine the number of noise contour area. PAGE 20

Table 5: Estimated total number of people and dwellings above various noise levels,L Aeq,16h

Noise Level, (dB) Number of Dwellings Number of People

≥ 54 4,550 10,300

≥ 57 2,150 5,400

≥ 60 800 2,100

≥ 63 150 400

≥ 66 < 50 < 100

≥ 69 0 0

Table 6: Estimated total number of people and dwellings above various noise levels, Lnight

Noise Level, (dB) Number of Dwellings Number of People

≥ 48 5,000 11,400

≥ 51 2,400 6,000

≥ 54 900 2,400

≥ 57 300 900

≥ 60 < 50 < 100

≥ 63 0 0

≥ 66 0 0

Table 7: Estimated total number of non-residential noise sensitive buildings at various noise levels,L Aeq,16h

Noise Level, (dB) Number of Buildings

≥ 54 3

≥ 57 1

≥ 60 0

≥ 63 1

≥ 66 0

≥ 69 0

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7. IDENTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT NOISE PROBLEMS

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The 2009 consultation process identifi ed Night Operations Aircraft from London Luton Airport, a range of issues important to local Heathrow and Northolt, as well as other residents. Many of the consultation Noise generated from night operations smaller airfi elds all however overfl y the responses came from people some is recognised as being an issue of Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural distance outside the Strategic Noise great concern for some local people. Beauty (AONB). Whilst the Chilterns Map contour areas we were required Table 6 shows that 900 dwellings is not classifi ed as a quiet area under to consider in accordance with the experienced noise levels of 54 dB or the terms of the END (as it is not in an Environmental Noise (England) greater in 2011. However, representations agglomeration), consultees identifi ed the Regulations 2006 (as amended). This received in the public consultation need to preserve its tranquillity has infl uenced our approach to noise exercise illustrate that night noise is management and the development of this clearly also an issue for people outside Westerly Departures Noise Action Plan. of this contour area. Westerly departures see London It is clear that aircraft noise affects Noisier Aircraft Luton Airport traffi c overfl y areas of people in different ways and that the South Luton, as well as other built up issues raised vary from one location to It is recognised that a small number areas such as Slip End, at relatively low another. Having reviewed the consultation of aircraft attract a disproportionate levels. This issue in particular is seen as responses and the Strategic Noise number of complaints. These relate a priority for both London Luton Airport Maps, London Luton Airport identifi es primarily to the very small percentage and the Consultative Committee. the following as the noise problems of older generation jets in contrast to that affect, or are important to the the vast majority of London Luton To address this issue, the airport has most people, without detracting from Airport movements, involving modern, worked with National Air Traffi c Services those issues raised by others during the quieter aircraft operated primarily (NATS) and Airline operators to develop consultation process. These problems by the low cost airlines. ways to help improve westerly departure have also been identifi ed by the LLACC track-keeping. Following extensive analysis in its consultation response. Track-keeping and simulation work, live fl ight trials using RNAV1 procedures were carried out in the A range of views were presented by period March – June 2013. This established consultees on the issue of track-keeping. it was possible to provide signifi cant Some local people support the proposed environmental benefi ts by avoiding the use of tracks and P-RNAV technology, direct overfl ight of all of the most densely whilst others advocate a policy of populated areas south of the airport by dispersion of aircraft to spread the noise using latest navigation technology. Work across a wider area. Many consultees also on this is ongoing and is anticipated to raised concerns about aircraft straying result in tighter track-keeping for westerly ‘off track’ in certain locations. departures, subject to approval from the Directorate of Airspace Policy following Arriving Aircraft a formal Airspace Change Proposal consultation process The routes fl own by arriving aircraft, as well as the noise levels of arriving traffi c, Mitigation and Compensation are identifi ed as a problem to a number of local people. Mitigation and compensation for noise impacts was highlighted as a problem Preservation of Quiet Areas by the LLACC and other consultees. The DEFRA guidance also raises the The Defra NAP guidance advises that airport issue of compensation, and requires operators will need to consider whether any airport operators to take account of the elements of the proposed airport action plan principles that are to be found in current might confl ict with any existing quiet areas legislation and guidance, including the NOISE ACTION in agglomeration. At the time of publishing Aviation Policy Framework, published in this action plan no quiet areas have been March 2013. identifi ed in nearby agglomerations. PAGE 23

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London Luton Airport has adopted 3) Listen and communicate – we will Progress made since a proactive voluntary approach to engage, listen and respond to complaints publishing the last Noise noise management, which seeks to and feedback in a timely manner. We will Action Plan minimise the effects of aircraft noise. continue to improve our own methods This approach has been developed of communication so that noise matters In addition to ongoing commitments made through working closely with the LLACC, are clearly understood by those with relating to the monitoring, management airlines and other operators, community an interest. and communication of noise-related issues, groups and other key stakeholders. the following has been achieved since the 4) Review and improve – we will continue previous Noise Action Plan was initially London Luton Airport is to review our approach with a view produced in 2010. Each action identifi es the committed to: to delivering further improvement, noise problem it was designed to mitigate. where necessary. 1) Monitor – monitor noise effectively This Noise Action Plan sets out how we and report this to the LLACC and intend to build on existing policies and A Night operations other interested parties in an agreed procedures, with the intention of further B Noisier aircraft C Track-keeping and recognised format. improving noise management at London D Arriving aircraft 2) Manage – develop and deliver policies, Luton Airport, taking into consideration E Preservation of quiet areas procedures and measures which will help ICAO’s Balanced Approach. F Westerly departures G Mitigation and compensation to minimise the effects of aircraft noise and encourage improvements from NOISE ACTION airlines and other operators. Action Noise problem Lden noise contours were produced in 2013 based on an annual average 24 hour period and presented to LLACC A-F (via NTSC). A new mobile noise monitor has been acquired which can be left in community locations for extended periods to A-F measure aircraft noise and compare with published noise data. Quarterly Airfi eld Environment Offi ce Reports have been made available to view on the London Luton Airport N/A website as well as the LLACC website. Progress against Noise Action Plan actions is monitored and reported to the LLACC (via NTSC), providing statistics A-G annually in the Annual Monitoring Report. The Night Noise Policy was reviewed in 2010. A-D The Engine Ground Running policy was reviewed in 2013 to minimise disturbance during the night and late in the evening. A The day noise violation limits have been reviewed and changes incorporated into the new planning conditions. B These will come into effect in 2015. A noise insulation scheme was implemented for non-residential noise sensitive buildings in 2013. G A new departure code of practice to minimise noise impacts was produced and circulated in 2011. A, C, F LLAOL have worked with the LLACC (via NTSC), the ‘Flight Ops’ committee and NATS to identify airspace improvements A-F which may enhance the noise environment. RNAV1 procedures were trialled in 2013 for westerly departures along the Brookmans Park departure route, and an Airspace Change Proposal submitted to the CAA in 2014. A target of 90% was set for CDA compliance with Air Traffi c Control. A-D The noise violation limit was lowered from 85dB(A) to 82 dB(A) in 2010. A-F FLOPC was set up to formally engage with air traffi c control and airline/other operators, in order to help improve N/A noise management/track keeping. The format of the Annual Monitoring Report was reviewed in 2013 to incorporate Noise Action Plan progress. N/A The noise complaints handling system was reviewed in 2013, and improvements planned for 2014. N/A The communication material was reviewed in 2013, including the noise information pack and the London Luton N/A Airport website with respect to noise/noise management. Updates were made to the website, however the majority of the communication material was found to be fi t for purpose until the new planning conditions come into effect at which time they will be re-written. A web-based noise and track system (Travis) was introduced for public access on the London Luton Airport website N/A in 2012. Improved communication with transient and non-based operators/users to ensure environmental and operational A-F procedures are understood and adhered to. Actively participate and support the work of the industry and Airport Operators Association with respect to its N/A 'Sustainable Aviation' programme Liaise with London Heathrow and other airports with respect to non-London Luton overfl ying traffi c, where necessary C, D, E, F Work with LLACC (via NTSC), the ‘Flight Ops’ committee and NATS to identify airspace improvements which may A-F enhance the noise environment PAGE 25

Noise Action Plan this Noise Action Plan, is comprehensive The majority of actions overleaf were and results in an acceptable level of aircraft developed as part of the first version of The London Luton Airport Noise Action noise, as defined in the Regulations and the Noise Action Plan, with the support of Plan includes 55 practical measures that supporting guidance. a special LLACC Working Group, as well will manage or mitigate the effects of as pre-consultation advice from the NTSC, aircraft noise, ensure noise is effectively Each measure includes a timescale major based airlines, other operators and monitored and that the results of this for implementation and identifies the the air traffic control provider. monitoring are communicated. These problem(s) it has been designed to address. measures will build on our established It is also proposed that key performance London Luton Airport will work with noise management programme, taking indicators and targets, where appropriate, the Consultative Committee to ensure into consideration issues identified are agreed with the NTSC. it delivers against these commitments from the Strategic Noise Maps and the and that the Noise Action Plan remains consultation process. As a result, they will As per Action 13, the Annual Monitoring effective. The Noise Action Plan will be seek to address problems that have been Report (AMR) now reports progress against regularly reviewed as the development highlighted by people outside of the area each action in this Noise Action Plan. For progresses and updated where necessary. identified in the Strategic Noise Maps and further information on how the points broadly address the key areas of concern are actioned or why the timescale has relating to aircraft noise. altered, please refer to the AMRs which are displayed on London Luton Airport’s To this end, London Luton Airport believes website here: http://www.londonluton. that our proactive and voluntary noise co.uk/en/content/8/243/annualmonitoring- management strategy, in conjunction with report.html

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Action Noise problem * Timescale

MONITOR 1 Operate and maintain a noise and track-keeping system to monitor aircraft A-F Ongoing operations, reporting statistics quarterly to the LLACC (via NTSC)

2 Produce Lden noise contours annually, based on an annual average 24 hour A-F Ongoing period and present to LLACC (via NTSC)

3 Undertake regular analysis of aircraft activity and noise to identify where A-F Ongoing a review of procedures may help minimise disturbance

4 Monitor % compliance of Continuous Descent Approaches (CDA) both day A, C, D Ongoing and night, reporting quarterly to LLACC (via NTSC)

5 Undertake community visits with a portable handheld noise monitoring A-F Ongoing device, on request

6 Present quarterly night contours to LLACC (via NTSC) A-F Ongoing

7 Investigate, log and respond to all complaints relating to London Luton A-F Ongoing Airport aircraft activity, reporting in-depth statistics quarterly to the LLACC (via NTSC)

8 Quarterly Airfi eld Environment Offi ce Reports to be available to view on the N/A Ongoing London Luton Airport website as well as the LLACC website

9 Monitor helicopter operations to/from London Luton Airport to ensure they C Ongoing avoid, where possible, the most densely populated areas

10 Calibrate noise and track-keeping system and INM noise contour model on N/A Ongoing an annual basis

11 Monitor the track-keeping compliance and follow up with operators, C Ongoing as necessary

12 Monitor the number of marginally compliant Chapter 3 aircraft (approximately B Ongoing 10% of total movements during 2009)

13 Monitor and report progress against Noise Action Plan actions to LLACC A-G Ongoing (via NTSC), providing statistics annually in the Annual Monitoring Report

14 Review the voluntary Night Noise Policy in consultation with the LLACC A-D 2015 (via NTSC)

* Each noise action has been developed to address noise problems identifi ed from the Strategic Noise Maps or issues raised during the public consultation exercise. (See Section 7)

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Action Noise problem * Timescale

MANAGE 15 Encourage daytime operations through higher landing fees at night A, B Ongoing

16 Fine any departing aircraft exceeding noise limits, to encourage airlines A, B Ongoing to operate the quietest aircraft types

17 Discourage residential development close to the airport boundary or A-F Ongoing areas affected by aircraft noise, in liaison with Local Authorities 18 Divert all noise violation limit penalties from airport operations to A-G Ongoing support the noise management programme and Community Trust Fund. Penalties will be reported to LLACC via NTSC on a quarterly basis.

19 Liaise regularly with airline operators via a ‘Flight Ops’ Committee A-F Ongoing to ensure adherence to existing standard procedures and encourage innovation

20 Review operational procedures in relation to noise with support of the A-F Ongoing ‘Flight Ops’ committee and NTSC

21 Work with operators to encourage the voluntary phase out of noisiest A, B, D, E, F Ongoing aircraft

22 Continue to review procedures for helicopter operations with the C Ongoing support of air traffi c control

23 Work with operators on the voluntary phase out of marginally compliant A, B, D, E, F 2014 Chapter 3 high aircraft i.e. hushkitted aircraft

24 Explore with the ‘Flight Ops’ Committee/NTSC penalties for fl ying off C 2014 track after the introduction of RNAV-1 departure routes

25 Work with airlines, air traffi c control, NATS and other stakeholders to A-F Ongoing introduce new technologies and environmental improvements

26 Review the Engine Ground Running policy to minimise disturbance A, E Ongoing during the night and late in the evening

27 Operate within planning limits A-F Ongoing

28 Actively participate and support the work of the industry and Airport N/A Ongoing Operators Association with respect to its ‘Sustainable Aviation’ programme 29 Liaise with London Heathrow and other airports with respect to non- C, D, E, F Ongoing London Luton overfl ying traffi c, where necessary 30 Work with the LLACC (via NTSC), the ‘Flight Ops’ committee and A-F Ongoing NATS to identify airspace improvements which will improve the noise environment 31 Agree key performance indicators and targets for noise ‘actions’, where A-G Ongoing appropriate, with the LLACC (via NTSC)

32 Assess the impact of London Luton Airport traffi c on the Chilterns AONB E Ongoing and explore potential for operational improvements

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Action Noise problem * Timescale

LISTEN AND COMMUNICATE 33 Attend public meetings on request, where appropriate, to discuss the N/A Ongoing airport’s operations 34 Provide an information pack to first time complainants and those wishing N/A Ongoing to relocate into the area 35 Formally engage with air traffic control and airline/other operators to N/A Ongoing help improve noise management/track keeping 36 Host visits from local residents and MPs to discuss community concerns N/A Ongoing and to demonstrate the Noise and Track-Keeping system 37 Prepare an Annual Monitoring Report, in conjunction with Luton Borough N/A Ongoing Council, incorporating detailed statistics on all aspects of the airport’s operations including passenger throughput. 38 Provide information in the Annual Monitoring Report on progress made N/A Ongoing on actions set out in the Noise Action Plan

39 Establish a committee with Environmental Health Officers of Local N/A Ongoing Authorities (Herts, Beds and Bucks) to discuss the impact of the airport’s operations and the Noise Action Plan

40 Continue to offer email, telephone and website as options for complaints N/A Ongoing and enquiries

41 Invite members of the public to visit the Environment Office to review N/A Ongoing noise and track information

42 Engage effectively and proactively with the LLACC and NTSC N/A Ongoing

43 Engage with local planning authorities to ensure they are informed about N/A Ongoing noise matters

44 Review communication material, the noise information pack and the N/A 2015 London Luton Airport website with respect to noise/noise management

45 Hold community surgeries to give local people an opportunity to discuss N/A 2014 issues in person with representatives from the Community Relations and Environment Department 46 Improve communication with transient and non-based operators/users N/A Ongoing to ensure environmental and operational procedures are understood and adhered to

As part of our planning permission granted in June 2014, the airport will further manage aircraft noise in a pro-active way by introducing the following new noise mitigation initiatives. The timescale for delivery of these initiatives is subject to the development proceeding as planned. Once the full Noise Control Scheme has been approved by Luton Borough Council, details will be made available on London Luton Airport’s website. PAGE 29

Action Noise Times- problem * cale

47 Develop and implement a Noise Control Scheme to control the noise of aircraft both during the A, B 2014 day (0700 – 2300) and night periods (2300-0700), including a Noise Quota System for the night period (2330 -0600) to include: • Sanctions in relation to operators of aircraft which land or take off in breach of the QC System • Exclusion of aircraft movements with a QC value in excess of QC2 during the night time (2300-0700) • Details of the procedures to be adopted and measures with the purpose of phasing out night time (2300 to 0700) operations by aircraft with a QC value greater than 1 on either departure or arrival. For the Night Quota Period (2330 – 0600) this shall have the following limits incorporated into the scheme: • Total annual movements by aircraft (per 12 month period) shall be limited to 9,650; • The total annual noise quota in any 12 month period shall be limited to 3,500 which, using all reasonable endeavours, shall be reduced at each review until it reaches a point where it does not exceed 2,800 by 2028. For the Early Morning Shoulder Period (06.00 – 07.00) this shall have the following limit incorporated into the schemes: • Total annual movements by aircraft in any 12 month period shall be limited to 7000. Review the Noise Control Scheme no later than the first and fourth year after introduction, and every subsequent five years.

48 Report actual and forecasted aircraft movements for the preceding and next twelve months A-F 2014 every three months to Luton Borough Council.

49 Implement a progressive reduction in the daytime maximum noise violation limit (NVL) in line B 2014 with the requirements of the planning conditions (See Section 5)

50 Develop a strategy to be submitted to Luton Borough Council for their approval which defines the A-F 2018 methods to be used by London Luton Airport Operations Ltd (LLAOL) or any successor or airport operator to reduce the area of the noise contours by 2028 for daytime noise to 15.2km2 for the area exposed to >57dB Leq16hr (0700-2300) and above and for night time noise to 31.6 km2 for the area exposed to >48dB Leq8hr (2300-0700) and above. 51 Report forecasted aircraft movements and consequential noise contours (Day, Night and Quota A-F 2014 Period) for the forthcoming calendar year annually, which shall utilise the standard 92 day summer contour. Where the area enclosed by the 57-72dB(A) Leq16hr (0700-2300) contour could exceed 19.4 sq km for daytime noise, or the area enclosed by the 48-72dB(A) Leq8hr (2300-0700) contours could exceed 37.2 sq km for night-time noise, an action plan will be put in place to ensure this level isn’t breached. 52 Develop a Noise Control Monitoring Scheme and submit to Luton Borough Council for approval, A-F 2014 to include: • Details of the fixed noise monitoring terminals and track keeping system (vertical and horizontal) • Details of the complaints handling system • Sanctions to be imposed on infringements by aircraft in respect of noise limits and track keeping • Arrangements for the verification of the submitted information Review the Noise Control Monitoring Scheme no later than the first and forth year after introduction, and every subsequent five years.

53 Develop a Ground Noise Scheme and submit to Luton Borough Council for approval, to include: A 2014 • Measures to limit the ground running of aircraft propulsion engines between 2300-0700 • Preferential use of stands and taxiways between 2300-0700 • Steps to limit the use of auxiliary power units (including the provision of fixed electrical ground power to stands and or suitably quietened ground power units) • No ground running of aeroplane engines for testing or maintenance purposes between 2300-0700, and designated areas for such testing between 0700-2300. Review the Ground Noise Scheme no later than the first and forth year after introduction, and every subsequent five years.

54 Develop a Noise Insulation Scheme for residential as well as non-residential buildings. F 2014

55 Reduce the night time noise violation limit to 80 dB(A) by April 2015 A, B 2015 PAGE 30

9. LONG TERM STRATEGY AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

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Long term strategy AONB Following positive feedback received during this consultation, a formal airspace In March 2013, the Government published London Luton Airport acknowledges change proposal was submitted to the the Aviation Policy Framework, giving that local people have highlighted the CAA. Subject to approval the use of a high–level strategy setting out the importance of protecting the tranquillity RNAV1 along this departure route will Government’s overall objectives for of the Chilterns AONB. We will therefore be adopted, and London Luton Airport aviation. Those highlighted are: work with National Air Traffi c Services will continue to consider the use of this (NATS) to consider improved aircraft technology along other departure and • To ensure that the UK’s air links routes, provided they do not add to the arrival routes from London Luton Airport. continue to make it one of the best environmental burden on more densely connected countries in the world. populated areas. In doing so we will have to A further enhancement of performance- This includes increasing our links to work within the current constraints of the based navigation capabilities is emerging markets so that the UK can London Terminal Maneuvering Area, which anticipated later this year when new SID compete successfully for economic includes Heathrow departure routes and design criteria is expected to be approved growth opportunities. the Bovingdon Hold. by the International Civil Aviation • To ensure that the aviation sector Organisation (ICAO), and by the CAA makes a signifi cant and cost-effective Airspace changes for use in the UK. This will involve the contribution towards reducing global introduction of a new design criterion for emissions. During 2008, NATS held a major public Required Navigation Performance (RNP1) • To limit and where possible reduce the consultation with respect to proposed SIDs which will incorporate designs with number of people in the UK signifi cantly airspace changes to the Terminal Control path terminators known as Radius to Fix affected by aircraft noise. North (TCN) region. TCN is one of the most (RF). Once the design criteria has been • To encourage the aviation industry complex areas of airspace in the world, with published, consideration will be given as and local stakeholders to strengthen routes in and out of major airports including to the suitability for use along routes from and stream line the way in which they Heathrow, Stansted, London Luton and London Luton Airport. work together. London City, as well as smaller airports such as Southend and RAF Northolt. Financial Information In October 2005, London Luton Airport published a draft Masterplan for public The proposals sought to improve safety Detailed costs for the period of the consultation, setting out a response to and reduce delays, including changes to noise management strategy are not the White Paper. This was later withdrawn the locations of the holds for Stansted available at this stage, but London Luton and a revised Masterplan was published and London Luton, but also changes to Airport estimated that expenditure was in September 2012 following public some departure and arrival routes approximately £230,000 in 2011. consultation. This outlines the plans to around London Luton Airport. Activity Estimated increase capacity to 18 million passengers Cost (£) per annum by 2031 through the consented Following consultation the proposed Staff costs 90,000 development. airspace changes were put on hold. The London Airspace Management Equipment (including 80,000 maintenance and licenses) Quiet areas Programme (LAMP) was subsequently Publications and 25,000 launched and will be undertaken in communication London Luton Airport operates in the phases. London Luton Airport, with the Consultancy 30,000 vicinity of a second round agglomeration, support of key stakeholders, will consider Luton and Dunstable. The Defra NAP the implications of any phase of the LAMP Auditing and calibration 5,000 guidance advises that airport operators on operations and this Noise Action Plan Total 230,000 will need to consider whether any elements as the programme develops. of the proposed airport action plan might During the course of the Noise Action Plan confl ict with any existing quiet areas in Navigation Technology period, London Luton Airport will collect agglomeration. At the time of publishing noise violation limit penalties which will this action plan no quiet areas have been Area navigation (RNAV1 ) technology be used to support the Community Trust identifi ed in nearby agglomerations. was trialled in 2013 along the Runway Fund and the environmental management 26 Brookmans Park departure routes, programme. and consultation on this airspace change proposal launched in April 2014. This technology will enable aircraft to be routed away from centres of population such as Hemel Hempstead and St. Albans, and follow the route more accurately. PAGE 32

10. CONCLUSION NOISE ACTION PAGE 33

This Noise Action Plan has been produced fi nancial penalties and mitigation, where We will continue to listen and engage. with regard to the European Noise appropriate. It highlights the need to With the support of the LLACC we will Directive and the DEFRA guidance monitor our operations carefully and to seek to deliver improvements in the noise and builds on London Luton Airport’s report this information transparently and performance at London Luton Airport established voluntary approach to in a way it can be easily understood. It also whilst maximising the wider benefi ts that a noise management. It has carefully stresses our commitment to engage in an major international airport can bring to the considered the responses received open and honest way. local region. during the public consultation process, which has enhanced London Luton In line with the Environmental Noise Directive Airport’s understanding of the problems (END) 2002 and associated regulations, we associated with its operations and will formally review our Noise Action Plan provided a context to strengthen our every fi ve years. This will follow the END fi ve approach to noise management. year cycle starting from 2013 - 2018. We are however committed to continue to review It includes 55 actions that will further and deliver improvements where possible improve noise management at London and necessary. Luton Airport, representing a robust and acceptable approach to addressing noise The successful delivery of this Noise Action matters. Unlike other major airports, a Plan requires the cooperation and support large proportion of these measures are of our air traffi c control provider, NATS, voluntary in nature, demonstrating our airlines and other operators. However, commitment to take a proactive approach it also requires support from the local to noise management and seek to minimise community and other key stakeholders, the adverse effects of our operations. to ensure that noise management is considered in the context of the ICAO The strategy includes a range of Balanced Approach. instruments, including operational controls, NOISE ACTION PAGE 34

11. APPENDICES NOISE ACTION PAGE 35

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APPENDIX A. KEY STAKEHOLDER LIST

London Luton Airport held a 4 week consultation exercise to seek the views of key stakeholders from 25th June to 23rd July 2014. The following were consulted.

London Luton Airport People Against Aircraft Intrusive Noise Dacorum Borough Council Consultative Committee (PAIN) Luton Borough Council Membership Breachwood Green Society St Albans District Council Airline Operators LLACC Independent Chairman Hertfordshire Association of Parish & Bedfordshire & Luton Chamber of Town Councils Aylesbury Vale District Council Commerce People Against Aircraft Intrusive Noise Buckinghamshire County Council National Air Traffic Services – London (PAIN) Luton Air Traffic Control Central Bedfordshire Council London Luton Airport Town & Villages Airport Union Representative Communities Committee (LLATVCC) Dacorum Borough Council Freight Airline Representative Hertfordshire County Council

Luton Borough Council Noise and Track Sub-Committee Membership North Hertfordshire District Council

St. Albans City and District Council LLACC Independent Chairman

Stevenage Borough Council Hertfordshire County Council

Bedfordshire Association of Town and Central Bedfordshire Council Parish Councils National Air Traffic Services – London Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Luton Air Traffic Control Association of Local Councils Luton and District Association for the Hertfordshire Association of Parish and Control of Aircraft Noise (LADACAN) Town Councils Aylesbury Vale District Council Luton and District Association for the Control of Aircraft Noise (LADACAN) easyJet Airline Company Limited

London Luton Airport Town & Villages North Hertfordshire District Council Communities Committee (LLATVCC) PAGE 37

APPENDIX B. SCHEDULE OF RESPONDEES

During the consultation period (25th June to 23rd July 2014), responses were received from the following:

LLACC Independent Chairman

London Luton Airport Town & Villages Communities Committee (LLATVCC)

Luton and District Association for the Control of Aircraft Noise (LADACAN)

Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Association of Local Councils

Aylesbury Vale District Council

Hertfordshire County Council

St. Albans City and District Council

Dacorum Borough Council PAGE 38

APPENDIX C . SUMMARY OF CONSULTATION RESPONSES

In line with the requirements for Noise Action Plans, as set out in DEFRA’s Guidance for Airport Operators to produce airport noise action plans under the terms of the Environmental Noise (England) Regulations 2006 (as amended), this table provides a summary of the consultation responses received from 25th June to 23rd July 2014, identifying common themes and factors that were raised and a reasoned justification for the response to the issues raised. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all responses received, but all responses were considered and incorporated where possible.

Description of London Luton Airport Response Change to the Comments Received DNAP?

Actions listed as complete should be LLAOL are required to demonstrate what progress has been made Yes removed. since the last NAP. A separate section has however now been created to differentiate between ongoing/planned actions and completed actions to make this clearer.

There is not enough information in the A Noise Control Scheme must be submitted to Luton Borough Council Yes Noise Action Plan regarding steps to for approval prior to the commencement of the new development mitigate and respond to the expected proposed at London Luton Airport. This scheme will incorporate further increase in flight frequency required by mitigation measures, however the details of the Noise Control Scheme the recently issued planning conditions. have not yet been finalised and cannot therefore be incorporated into the NAP. The NAP will be regularly reviewed as the development progresses and updated where necessary. Commitments made in the Noise Control Scheme will however be detailed on the London Luton Airport website once approved, and this explanation has been added to the Noise Action Plan.

Too many of the NAP’s actions are Aside from the limits set out in the recent planning conditions, further No without quantitative targets for a quantitative information will be provided in the Noise Control Scheme meaningful improvement in the noise once this has been approved by Luton Borough Council. climate.

Some actions listed as complete have The list has been reviewed and some actions previously listed as Yes resulted in good discussions through ‘complete’ have been changed to ‘ongoing’ to ensure that further the consultative committee, but further improvements are sought where possible. improvements are possible.

Not all of the actions have specifically LLAOL are responsible for implementing all of the actions in the Noise No identified responsible bodies attached Action Plan. to them.

There is no information on the fines to These are subject to approval through the Noise Control Scheme and Yes be set for infringements. may change over time. They therefore have not been detailed in this document, however a commitment has been added to Action 18 to report penalties to LLACC via NTSC on a quarterly basis.

The commitment made to reduce the This has been added as Action 55. Yes night noise NVL to 80dB should be specifically included here.

Track-keeping seems to continue to be London Luton Airport continues to monitor track-keeping and follow No a problem. Should further actions be up with the operators when infringements occur. The proposal to detailed to tackle this? implement RNAV1 navigation technology along the Runway 26 Brookmans Park departure route will improve track-keeping and RNAV1 will be considered for all other routes. The action to fine operators when a track-keeping infringement occurs should further incentivise operators to keep within the swathe. No further actions are considered necessary at this time. PAGE 39

APPENDIX C . SUMMARY OF CONSULTATION RESPONSES CONTINUED

Description of London Luton Airport Response Change to the Comments Received DNAP?

It is important to take account of Action 17 states LLAOL will ‘Discourage residential development No planned and potential future new close to the airport boundary or areas affected by aircraft noise, in development when considering liaison with Local Authorities.’ The recent planning permission and the numbers of residents who will its conditions and obligations take account of the numbers of people potentially be subject to noise nuisance potentially affected by noise now and in the future, and the Noise as a result of airport activities. Control Scheme will also take this into account. PAGE 40

APPENDIX D. NIGHT NOISE POLICY (ISSUE 8)

Department: UK Aeronautical Information Effective Date: Airfield Operations Publication (UK AIP) 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2015 Luton Based Handling Agents, Authority: Review Status: Airport Operations, London Luton Airport Operations Director Amended 1st February 2010 Airport, Consultative Committee, Distribution: London Luton Airport Noise and Track Aircraft Operators Sub-Committee Upon Request

Issue Date Description

1 28th March 2002 First Issue

2 5th April 2002 Insertion on policy for departing aircraft below 34,000 kg

3 26th April 2002 Amendments following Night Jet Working Group Consultation

4 13th May 2003 Authority title changed to Airport Services Director

5 1st October 2003 Amendment to Aerodrome Flying Training Restrictions at night

6 4th September 2006 Amendments incorporating review of Night Noise Working Group

7 21st February 2007 Amendments incorporating review of Night Noise Working Group

7 1st December 2008 Policy extended to March 31st March 2010 without amendment

8 1st February 2010 New policy incorporating NTSC review and Noise Action Plan objectives

1. Purpose activities and how this information operations. This objective will be shared and communicated. was successfully achieved and 1.1 London Luton Airport Operations that policy expired to coincide with Limited (LLAOL), operator of 1.3 For the purpose of the Night Noise the implementation of national London Luton Airport, is licensed by Policy night is defined as: regulations regarding Chapter 2 the Civil Aviation Authority aircraft from the 1st April 2002. (CAA) for 24-hour operations under 2300 - 0559 Local Time Since 2002, LLAOL has published its Public Use Aerodrome License (Monday to Saturday) further versions of the Night issued in accordance with the Air Noise Policy. Navigation Order (1995). 2300 - 0659 Local Time (Sunday) 2.2 This Night Noise Policy (Issue 8) Additional controls are in place for an 1.2 LLAOL’s commitment is to seeks to build on this approach, 8 hour night noise contour period voluntarily minimise the effect taking into consideration the views (2300 – 0700) and flying training of night noise on the surrounding of community and aviation restrictions apply between 2000 community, whilst balancing the stakeholders, as well as forming and 0800. economic and social benefits of an important component of the its night operations with the London Luton Airport Draft Noise 2. Background consequential noise impact. Action Plan. The Night Noise Policy seeks to set out those controls and 2.1 LLAOL originally published its 2.3 With regards to night noise, procedures implemented to Night Jet Policy with the specific LLAOL operates within Condition minimise night noise impact, aim of accelerating the removal 11 associated with the planning as well as detailing monitoring of Chapter 2 aircraft from its night consent granted in 1998. This PAGE 41

requires the airport to operate and/or its Noise and Track Sub (CDA) performance quarterly to the in such a manner that the night Committee (NTSC), as well as to NTSC and work with operators and noise contours do not exceed the other interested parties, in an National Air Traffic Services (NATS), impact, which occurred in 1984 in agreed and recognised format. through the Flight Operations terms of land area affected. In Committee (FLOPC), to improve particular, the area within the 48 3.2 LLAOL will continue to maintain compliance rates. LLAOL will agree dB(A), LAeq,8h contour for an a noise and track-keeping system a night time CDA target with NATS average summer’s night shall to monitor aircraft operations. and monitor progress with the not exceed 85 km2. If results show support of FLOPC and report to NTSC. that the 1999 predicted values have 3.3 LLAOL will continue to monitor been exceeded, an action plan will be the noise of departing aircraft at 3.9 LLAOL will provide its aircraft implemented to avoid the possibility fixed monitors at each end of the operators and pilots with noise and of exceeding the 1984 values. airport runway and report the results track keeping data at the quarterly quarterly to the LLACC and/or NTSC. FLOPC meetings in order to monitor 2.4 LLAOL will continue to comply with trend data, with a view to improving the planning conditions and, in 3.4 LLAOL will continue to monitor the track-keeping performance, particular in the context of this number of aircraft movements at particularly at night. Policy, Condition 11. night and report them quarterly to the LLACC and/or NTSC, and on an 4. Control Measures & 2.5 In September 2009, LLAOL annual basis in the Annual Monitoring Procedures published its first Draft Noise Action Report, produced in collaboration Plan (2010-2015) for public with Luton Borough Council. 4.1 LLAOL will develop and implement consultation, which was prepared policies, procedures and control 3.5 LLAOL will continue to monitor in response to the Environmental measures to minimise the effects and respond to any complaints made Noise Directive (2002/49/EC), of aircraft noise and encourage to the airport about its night transposed into UK law under improvements from airline and operations and report details of the Environmental Noise (England) other operators. Regulations 2006 (as amended). these complaints, quarterly, to the The final Draft Noise Action Plan was LLACC and/or NTSC. Night Operating Charges submitted to the Department 3.6 LLAOL will prepare LAeq,8h noise for Environment, Food and Rural 4.2 LLAOL will continue to encourage exposure contours for an average Affairs (DEFRA) and the Department daytime operations through levying night in each quarter (Jan–Mar; for Transport in late January 2010. higher night operating charges. Apr–Jun; Jul-Sep; and Oct–Dec) for Subject to formal adoption by These will be published in the the night contour period (2300- DEFRA, London Luton Airport will London Luton Airport Charges and 0700). These contours will commence publish the final Noise Action Plan Conditions of Use document at 48 dB(A) and show increasing shortly thereafter. Once published, (available at http://www.london- values in 3 dB(A) steps, and will be the Noise Action Plan will set luton.co.uk/en/content/8/160/ reported to the LLACC and/or NTSC. out London Luton Airport’s noise operations.html ). management strategy. This Night 3.7 LLAOL will continue to produce Noise Policy forms part of the Noise annually noise contours for the Action Plan and will be appended to it. average summer’s night (mid- 3. Monitoring June to mid-September) based on actual movements and similar 3.1 LLAOL has developed a programme contours predicted for the of noise monitoring to understand forthcoming summer in accordance further the impact of its operations with Condition 11 attached to the on the local community and is 1998 planning consent. committed to report the results to 3.8 LLAOL will monitor and report night the London Luton Airport time Continuous Descent Approach Consultative Committee (LLACC) PAGE 42

APPENDIX D. NIGHT NOISE POLICY (ISSUE 8)

Noise Violation Limits 4.6 Additionally the CAA would normally • relief fl ights where urgent need exists; be prepared to grant exemptions in 4.3 LLAOL will continue to apply respect of Chapter 2 aircraft • military and support aircraft for surcharges on the Landing and visiting the UK solely for the military operational reasons; Navigation Service Charge in respect purposes of maintenance provided of any landing immediately prior that the aircraft operates empty • delays to aircraft which are to a take-off. From 1st April 2010, on both inbound and outbound likely to lead to serious congestion the night noise violation limits will be sectors. Chapter 2 aircraft under at the aerodrome or serious lowered. The following surcharges such exemptions may be permitted hardship or suffering to passengers will be levied if maximum noise to operate into Luton. and/or animals; levels are recorded at any of the monitors during the night period: 4.7 In addition, LLAOL extended the • off schedule movements from restriction described above to major disruption of air traffi c; and 2300 – 0559 Monday to Saturday aircraft with a maximum take-off • VIP fl ights, which include fl ights & 2300 – 0659 on Sunday; weight of more than 11,600 kg by members of the Royal Family, between the hours of 2300 to UK Government Ministers and >82 – 85 dB(A) – 300% surcharge 0559 Monday to Saturday and from Service Chiefs of Staff, and members >85 – 88 dB(A) – 500% surcharge 2300 to 0659 on Sunday for of foreign Royal Families, Heads of >88 dB(A) – 600% surcharge departure movements only. Arrival State and senior ministers, but movements remain unrestricted Operational Controls – Chapter 2 Aircraft excludes show business and sports 24-hours per day. personalities. 4.4 LLAOL will comply with the 4.8 LLAOL will work with operators to Aeroplane Noise Regulations 1999, encourage the voluntary phase out of which state that ‘with effect from the noisiest aircraft. 1st April 2002, all subsonic jet aircraft with a maximum take off 4.9 Exemptions to the restrictions set out weight of more than 34,000 kg and a in Paragraphs 4.4 and 4.7 above are: capacity of more than 19 seats operating to airports in the EEA • delayed departures of any must comply with Chapter 3 noise aircraft exempted by the CAA from standards regardless of the age the requirements of the Aeroplane of the aircraft’. Aircraft hushkitted Noise Regulations; or modifi ed to Chapter 3 standards comply with these requirements. • departures permitted in emergency situations; 4.5 There are special agreed EC Provisions, which LLAOL will have to comply with and these provide exemptions to certain aircraft registered in developing nations and meeting specifi ed criteria. The UK is also obliged by the EC Directive to recognise exemptions granted by other states in respect of Chapter 2 aircraft registered in those states Details of exempted aircraft are available from the CAA’s Economic Regulation Group, CAA House, 45-59 NOISE Kingsway, London, United Kingdom. ACTION PAGE 43

4.10 Details of any such exemptions Operational Controls – Noise Scheduling Ban • Weekdays – between 2300-0559 will be reported quarterly to the hours local LLACC, although for security 4.13 Effective 1st April 2010, LLAOL will reasons LLAOL may be unable to extend its scheduling ban to include • Saturdays, Sundays and local Public supply full details. QC4/QC8/QC16 type aircraft, with Holidays – between 2300-0659 local no aircraft scheduled to arrive or Operational Controls – Flying Training1 depart between the hours of 2300 4.16 Applications for engine runs are to 0559 Monday to Saturday and required to be submitted to the 4.11 Flying Training will not be permitted 2300 to 0659 on a Sunday, with the airport through the Airport between the hours of 2000 and exception of those exemptions listed Operations Centre with a minimum 0800. This means no jet aircraft in Paragraph 4.9 above. of 1 (one) hours prior notice being training or air testing can be given before the planned undertaken between these hours. Operational Controls – commencement of the engine run. All aircraft movements to and from Engine Ground Running Applications submitted with London Luton Airport between these less than 1 hours notice will only hours will be expected to be 4.14 The use of the term ‘engine run’ be considered if the engine run is associated with an arrival and/or a is a generic term that applies to any safety critical. departure. NPR exempt aircraft will combination of the following: not be subject to this restriction. 4.17 Approved ground running operations • Aircraft Engine Ground Run - any will be monitored by ATC and 4.12 In exceptional circumstances engines start up not followed LLAOL. If the parameters contained Operators can apply to LLAOL for immediately by the departure of the within the Approval detail are permission to carry out Flying aircraft concerned (including engine not adhered to, the operation will be Training or Air Tests. The conditions dry running and cross bleed starts). terminated by LLAOL through ATC. under which LLAOL may grant exceptional permission for Flying • Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Run - any 5. Communication Training or Air Tests are; APU start up that is not immediately connected with the pre-fl ight or post 5.1 LLAOL will circulate this Policy to • Delays to aircraft which are fl ights sequence for an aircraft. the distribution list set out above, likely to lead to serious congestion publish on its website and amend at the aerodrome or serious • Ground Power Unit (GPU) Run - any the London Luton Airport Charges hardship or suffering to passengers GPU start up that is not immediately and Conditions of Use document and/or animals where an Air Test concerned with the pre-fl ight accordingly. is required to enable a planned fl ight sequence for an aircraft departure to operate a service. or post fl ights sequence, this 6. Notes includes GPU maintenance runs of • Unplanned technical repair of an greater than two hours. 6.1 Any changes in legislation or aircraft scheduled to operate a regulation by the Government passenger or cargo revenue service. 4.15 Engine ground running and the or other national authority shall take testing of engines will not normally precedence over the clauses within • VIP fl ights, which include fl ights by be permitted during the night this Policy. LLAOL will amend this members of the Royal Family, UK period as shown below, unless the Policy in light of new legislation and Government Ministers and Service aircraft concerned is required for regulations. Chiefs of Staff, and members of a London Luton Airport service foreign Royal Families, Heads of State departing during the fi rst wave of 6.2 This Policy shall apply from 1st April and senior ministers, but exclude fl ights of the day. Positioning fl ights 2010 to 31st March 2015, with an show business and sports personalities. are not included within this category. interim review in October 2012.

1 The defi nition of fl ying training also includes air testing where aircraft under maintenance are technically required to conduct an actual fl ight, which may involve circuits at approved altitudes. PAGE 44

APPENDIX E. LONDON LUTON AIRPORT STRATEGIC NOISE MAPS 2011

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APPENDIX F. ANNEX V – EUROPEAN NOISE DIRECTIVE 2002/49/EC

Annex V from the END, as it applies to airports, states that an Action Plan must at least include the following elements:

• A description of the airport and • Actions which the airport operator any other noise sources taken intends to take in the next fi ve years, into account including measures to preserve quiet areas • The authority responsible • Long term strategy • The legal context • Financial information (if available): • Any limit values in place budgets, cost-effectiveness • A summary of the results of assessment, cost-benefi t assessment the noise mapping • Provisions envisaged for evaluating • An evaluation of the estimated the implementation and the results number of people exposed to noise, of the action plan identifi cation of problems and • The Action Plan should contain situations that need to be improved estimates in terms of the reduction • A record of the public consultations of the number of people affected organised in accordance with (annoyed, sleep disturbed, or other) Article 8(7)

• Any noise reduction measures already in force and any projects in preparation

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GLOSSARY

Agglomeration An area having a population in excess of 100,000 persons and a population density equal to or greater than 500 people per km2 and which is considered to be urbanised.

First Round An agglomeration but having a population in excess of 250,000 persons. A schedule of fi rst round Agglomeration agglomerations can be found in Schedule 1 of SI 2007/415.

dB(A) A measure of sound pressure level (“A” weighted) in decibels as specifi ed in British Standard BS EN 61672- 2:2003. ‘A’ weighted sound pressure levels approximate the response of the human ear to sound.

The ‘A’ weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level which is a notional continuous level that, at a LAeq,T given position and over the defi ned time period, T, contains the same sound energy as the actual fl uctuating sound that occurred at the given position over the same time period, T.

Lday The LAeq over the period 0700 – 1900, local time (for Strategic Noise Mapping this is an annual average).

Levening The LAeq over the period 1900 – 2300, local time (for Strategic Noise Mapping this is an annual average).

Lnight The LAeq over the period 2300 – 0700, local time (for Strategic Noise Mapping this is an annual average).

LAeq,16h The LAeq over the period 0700 – 2300, local time (for Strategic Noise Mapping this is an annual average).

Lden The LAeq over the period 0000 – 2400, but with the evening values (1900 – 2300) weighted by the addition of 5 dB(A), and the night values (2300 – 0700) weighted by the addition of 10 dB(A).

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