Noise & Vibration Management Plan Version 1.1 Recycling Lives Ltd

NOISE & VIBRATION MANAGEMENT PLAN Recycling Lives Recycling Park, Longridge Road, Preston PR2 5BX Recycling Lives Ltd

Version: 1.1 Date: 09 September 2019 Doc. Ref: RLRP‐1040‐I Author(s): CP Checked: RLL Client No: 1040 Job No: 4028

Oaktree Environmental Ltd Waste, Planning & Environmental Consultants

Oaktree Environmental Ltd, Lime House, 2 Road Two, Winsford Industrial Estate, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3QZ Tel: 01606 558833 | E‐Mail: sales@oaktree‐environmental.co.uk | Web: www.oaktree‐environmental.co.uk REGISTERED IN THE UK | COMPANY NO. 4850754 © OAKTREE ENVIRONMENTAL LTD – THE UNAUTHORISED COPYING OR REPRODUCTION OF THIS DOCUMENT (OR PART THEREOF) IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED

Noise & Vibration Management Plan Version 1.1 Recycling Lives Ltd 09 September 2019

Document History:

Version Issue date Author Checked Description

1.0 01/05/2019 CP RLL Document Issue EA comments re‐issue; amended sections 1.1.5, 1.4, 3.3.10, 1.1 09/09/2019 CP RLL 4.2.5, 4.3.2 (noise management table); added Appendix VI

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CONTENTS

DOCUMENT HISTORY: ...... I CONTENTS ...... II LIST OF TABLES ...... III LIST OF APPENDICES: ...... IV 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1 SITE HISTORY / BACKGROUND ...... 1 1.2 SITE LOCATION ...... 2 1.3 FACILITY OVERVIEW ...... 2 1.4 HOURS OF OPERATION ...... 3 2 SENSITIVE RECEPTORS ...... 5 2.1 RECEPTOR PLAN ...... 5 2.2 LIST OF RECEPTORS ...... 5 2.3 OTHER NOISE SOURCES ...... 6 3 SITE OPERATIONS ...... 7 3.1 WASTE DELIVERIES ...... 7 3.2 SITE INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 7 3.3 SITE PROCESSES ...... 7 3.4 MOBILE PLANT AND EQUIPMENT ...... 10 4 NOISE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS ...... 11 4.1 NOISE SENSITIVE RECEPTORS ...... 11 4.2 NOISE SOURCES ...... 11 4.3 NOISE MANAGEMENT TABLE ...... 13 4.4 MONITORING AND RECORDING ...... 14 4.5 MONITORING ...... 14 4.6 EMERGENCIES ...... 15 5 ACTIONS WHEN COMPLAINTS ARE RECEIVED ...... 16 5.1 COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE ...... 16 5.2 COMPLAINTS RECORDING ...... 17 6 TRAINING ...... 18 6.1 TRAINING REGIME ...... 18 6.2 VEHICLE / PLANT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TRAINING ...... 18 6.3 LIAISON WITH NEIGHBOURS ...... 18

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List of Tables

Table 1.1 ‐ Extract of Table S1.5 ‐ Improvement programme requirements ...... 1 Table 2.1 – Distances to Selected, Representative Sensitive Locations ...... 5 Table 2.2 – Other Noise Emitting Operators ...... 6

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List of Appendices:

Appendix I ‐ Drawings

Drawing No. RLRP/1040/03 – Site Layout & Fire Plan Drawing No. RLRP/1040/04 – Sensitive Receptors Plan

Appendix II ‐ Complaints Procedure and Recording Form

Appendix III ‐ Environmental Noise Impact Study (09/02/2010)

Appendix IV ‐ Environmental Noise Impact Study (23/01/2017)

Appendix V ‐ Environmental Noise Impact Study (16/08/2018)

Appendix VI ‐ Pilot Energy from Waste Plant Noise Impact Assessment (28/06/2019)

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1 Introduction

1.1 Site history / background

1.1.1 Oaktree Environmental Ltd have been instructed by Recycling Lives Ltd to prepare a Noise & Vibration Management Plan (NVMP) for their site situated at Recycling Lives Recycling Park, Longridge Road, Preston PR2 5BX.

1.1.2 Recycling Lives Ltd were issued the Environmental Permit (EP) by the Environment Agency (EA) on 20/08/2010 and due to increased site operational and legislative changes a permit variation initiated by the Environment Agency (EA) was issued on 26/07/2018 to update and consolidate the permit into a modern format.

1.1.3 Following the most recent variation of the EP as detailed in Section 1.2.1 above, the EA have included an improvement programme requirement (Table S1.5; page 20) which

is shown overleaf and the reason required for this NVMP:

Table 1.1 ‐ Extract of Table S1.5 ‐ Improvement programme requirements

Reference Requirement The operator shall submit a Noise and Vibration Management Plan to the Environment Agency for approval. This plan should identify all potential sources of noise and vibration within the permitted area and include measures to minimise the risk of pollution from noise and IC2 vibration.

The operator shall implement the Noise and Vibration Management Plan in accordance with the Environment Agency's written approval.

1.1.4 As the site is also proposing to increase the throughput and operational hours of the pre‐shredder and fragmentiser, the plan addresses the impacts of noise and includes the specific control measures required to mitigate the associated noise impacts with the operation of the site.

1.1.5 The operator is also installing al liquid‐crystal display (LCD) automated disassembly line which will be situated and partitioned inside the main building on site. The disassembly

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line will involve the use of a shredder, trommel, cyclones, extractor fans, overband magnets and eddy current separators.

1.1.6 The mitigation measures outlined in this will NVMP will be put in place by the management of Recycling Lives Ltd to ensure noise and vibration is controlled using Best practicable means (BPM) to ensure the receptors listed in Section 2.2 below are not affected by the above proposals.

1.1.7 Contact details for Oaktree Environmental are as follows:

Oaktree Environmental Ltd Contact: Chris Lime House Position: Senior Consultant 2, Road Two Tel: 01606 558833 Winsford Industrial Estate Fax: 01606 861182

Winsford CW7 3QZ E‐mail: chris@oaktree‐environmental.co.uk

1.2 Site location

1.2.1 The site is located within the Preston Borough and part of the wider Lancashire County located off the B6243 Longridge Road, Preston approximately 1 km south west of Grimsargh and 4km east of Preston city centre. The site measures approximately 6 hectares in area and lies to the north of Longridge Road from where access is gained and is separated from the road by a landscaped strip. To the north‐east of the site are a number of industrial units including car dismantlers and scrapyards on the Rough Hey Road Industrial Estate. Running along the south western boundary is the Guild Wheel cycle path beyond which is the distribution warehouse and central offices belonging to EH Booths Ltd. To the north‐west is the former Preston – Longridge railway line beyond which is the distribution warehouse belonging to James Hall Ltd.

1.3 Facility overview

1.3.1 The site itself comprises a large industrial building measuring approximately 15,165m2 which is used for the processing of non‐ferrous metals, fragmentiser fluff and recycling (dismantling) of WEEE. North of the site comprises a large external compound used

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primarily for the depollution and dismantling of ELVs and processing of ferrous metals. The north‐east of the site comprises the pre‐shredder and fragmentiser (frag) primarily used to shred and fragment metals.

1.4 Hours of operation

1.4.1 The site is operated according to the hours specified below in line with the relevant planning permissions for the site:

Metal Recycling Operations ‐ Fragmentiser Monday to Friday 07:00 ‐ 20:00 Saturday 08:30 ‐ 13:00 Sundays, Bank/Public holidays No operations

Metal Recycling Operations ‐ Pre‐shredder Monday to Friday 07:00 ‐ 20:00 Saturday 08:00 ‐ 17:30 Sundays, Bank/Public holidays No operations

Waste Acceptance of ELVs, WEEE and Scrap Metal Monday to Sunday 07:00 ‐ 17:30 Bank/Public holidays No operations

Processing of ELVs, WEEE and Scrap Metal not listed above Monday to Sunday 05:00 ‐ 04:00 Bank/Public holidays No operations

General Housekeeping / Plant / Vehicle Maintenance Monday to Sunday 24 Hours Bank/Public holidays 24 Hours

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LCD Automated Disassembly Line Monday to Friday 09:00 ‐ 17:00 Saturday/Sunday No operations Bank/Public holidays No operations

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2 Sensitive Receptors

2.1 Receptor Plan

2.1.1 A sensitive receptors plan (SRP) has been produced to accompany this NVMP and is shown in Appendix I referenced as on Drawing No. RLRP/1040/04. The receptors highlighted are those which are considered to be at risk by noise generated by the site.

2.2 List of receptors

2.2.1 The receptors listed from the SRP are also shown in the table below with approximate distances to these properties.

Table 2.1 – Distances to Selected, Representative Sensitive Locations

Approximate distance Boundary Receptor from site boundary (m) Northeast Numerous industrial uses including; All Star Car Adjacent Parts, Allstar Breakers, Red Rose Blinds & Curtains amongst others. Southwest Booths Office and Distribution Centre ‐ Industrial Adjacent

Northwest James Hall & Co ‐ Industrial 30 ‐ 50 Northwest Spar Distribution Centre ‐ Industrial 30

East Astra Business Centre 85

South/Southwest Numerous industrial/commercial associated 130 with Redscar Industrial Estate West UK Mail, RSM and C2V+ 135

East Numerous industrial/commercial associated 150 with Roman Way Industrial Estate West GAP Convenience Distribution 280

Northeast Residential dwellings off The Hills including 330 Peacock Hill Close and Shirley Hill Close Northeast Residential dwellings off Longridge Road 360

West Premier Inn ‐ Hotel 80

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2.3 Other noise sources

2.3.1 Other industrial / commercial land uses which will contribute to the background noise level are tabulated below in Table 1.4 below.

Table 2.2 – Other Noise Emitting Operators

Approximate distance Company Address Type of Business from site boundary (m)

21A Rough Hey Rd, Grimsargh, Scrap metal and Adjacent All Star Car Parts Preston PR2 5AR recycling facility All Star Breakers 21 Rough Hey Rd, Grimsargh, Scrap metal and Adjacent Preston PR2 5AR recycling facility Rowan Scrap Metal 21‐23 Rough Hey Rd, Scrap metal and Adjacent Grimsargh, Preston PR2 5AR recycling facility Pakawaste Rough Hey Rd, Grimsargh, Waste handling 120 Preston PR2 5AR equipment and system supplier Scrap Car Network Rough Hey Rd, Grimsargh, Scrap metal and 120 Preston PR2 5AR recycling facility Aggregates Rough Hey Rd, Grimsargh, Concrete and 215 Industries Concrete Preston PR2 5AR aggregates supplier KT Recycling Ltd Rough Hey Rd, Grimsargh, Scrap metal and 250 ‐ 300 Preston PR2 5AR recycling facility TW Fabrications Unit 8‐10, Rough Hey Road Structural Steel Design 150 ‐ 180 Industrial Estate, Rough Hey Pl, & Build Service Grimsargh, Preston PR2 5AR

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3 Site Operations

3.1 Waste deliveries

3.1.1 Waste is delivered to the site via existing access to the south‐west using a concrete hardstanding / tarmacadam road. Upon arrival, an operative will direct the driver to the relevant area on site.

3.1.2 Waste will arrive at the site primarily consisting of Ltd.’s own vehicles/contracts which consist of:

 HGV skip vehicles  fixed body bulk loaders with a number of smaller deliveries of scrap from,  8‐wheeled tipper vehicles which can carry loads of up to 18‐20 tonnes  Articulated lorries.

3.2 Site infrastructure

3.2.1 The site infrastructure is clearly detailed on Drawing No. RLRP/1040/03 which is shown in Appendix I of this NVMP. The drawing illustrates the location of plant, machinery and stored wastes across the site and the location of the proposed LCD disassembly line inside the existing building.

3.3 Site Processes

3.3.1 Pre‐shredder and hammermill ‐ Once the above wastes have been transferred to the pre‐shredder processing they will be loaded in to the pre‐shredder hopper using a 3600 excavator. Once in the hopper materials will be drawn through two rotating shafts fitted with blades; one turning at <3rpm and one turning <14rpm. The blades rotate in opposing directions and apply a tearing type force upon materials which are processed. The pre‐shredder will densify materials which then reduce processing time through the next process which is the hammer mill.

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3.3.2 Once materials have been shredded they will be ejected in to the pre‐shredder discharge area as shown on Drawing No. RLRP/1040/00. Once in the discharge area the materials will then be transferred by an excavator to the fragmentiser in‐feed storage area to await further processing through the fragmentiser.

3.3.3 All pre‐shredded materials are then loaded on to the in‐feed conveyor by means of an excavator. The material will travel up the conveyor until it reaches the entrance to the hammer mill. Once the materials have been shredded they are discharged from the base of the hammer mill on to a vibrating plate which evenly spreads materials across its width before depositing on to the out‐feed conveyor.

3.3.4 Out‐feed conveyor & roller drum magnets ‐ The out‐feed conveyor transports all materials to the roller magnet section. The roller drum magnets work by separating ferrous and non‐ferrous materials. The ferrous material continues on a further conveyor and sent through a Z‐Box and air cyclone cleaning system.

3.3.5 Z‐box and air cyclone system ‐ The Z‐box and air cyclone system is a fully enclosed system where aspirated air is drawn through and as materials pass through the various sections of the Z‐box. The air cyclone works under centrifugal force and results in any heavy particles being discharge from the base of the cyclone and sent for further processing. Once materials have passed through the Z‐box they are deposited on to a conveyor and sent to an enclosed picking line.

3.3.6 Picking line ‐ The picking shed is a metal clad housing, cladded on all sides and roof. An air knife situated at out feed conveyor intersection of the picking shed and any residual light fraction materials are blown in to enclosed catchment bay. The processed materials are then deposited on to a radial stacker conveyor.

3.3.7 Radial stacker conveyor ‐ The radial stacker conveyor is used to transport and deposit ferrous into the shredded ferrous holding area. The non‐ferrous material which does not pass through the roller magnet goes for further processing which takes place in the area within building known as the downstream transported by a series of fully enclosed conveyors. Non‐ferrous materials deposited from the roller drum magnets are

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transported on an enclosed conveyor which is fitted with an overband magnet and picks out further ferrous material which may be missed by the roller magnets. This is then deposited on to a ‘reverse conveyor’.

3.3.8 Reverse conveyor ‐ The reverse conveyor gives the ability to discharge materials in one of two ways. Under normal circumstances materials are sent in normal direction and transported to the downstream via the fully enclosed conveyor system. If, any need arises, materials can be diverted from the conveyor system and the reverse conveyor can be operated in reverse and materials are deposited in to a storage bay. Where required, materials which have been sent to the storage bay can then be loaded, by means of a re‐handler in to a batch feed hopper which is located after the reverse conveyor. The hopper has a lid which can be opened for this purpose but is left closed under normal operations.

3.3.9 Non‐ferrous processing ‐ All non‐ferrous material will then travel on the remainder the conveyor system until it reaches a trommel screen. The trommel will then grade materials by size. Once graded by size, the material will then be discharged on to one of three conveyor systems. These conveyors will then transport materials to various sorting machines inside the building will are designed to grade and sort various materials ready for being sent off site.

3.3.10 LCD Automated Disassembly Line – All WEEE containing mercury from flat panel displays (FPDs) will be treated via multiple stages of disassembly technology and separation techniques to satisfy the requirements of mercury bearing components removal from LCD panels whether in airborne or amalgamated form into separated and defined fractions. The process involves the use of a shredder, trommel, cyclones, extractor fans, overband magnets and eddy current separators.

3.3.11 The plant and surrounding infrastructure have been designed to prevent noise and vibration which are further discussed in Section 4 of this NVMP.

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3.4 Mobile plant and equipment

3.4.1 Mobile plant and equipment along with their preventative maintenance are clearly detailed in the site’s EMS and Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) and not considered necessary to duplicate as part of this NVMP.

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4 Noise Management and Controls

4.1 Noise Sensitive Receptors

4.1.1 As discussed previously, the site lies within a primarily industrial setting with the nearest noise sensitive residential receptors located 330m northeast of the site (The Hills).

4.1.2 The proposed operation and layout of the site has been planned in order to contain all the required operations and activities within the site, thus limiting the impacts from noise on the above receptors.

4.1.3 In terms of potential noise impact, whilst the development proposed will be operated using the Best Practicable Means at all times, this site‐specific NVMP has been prepared in order to ensure the noise levels at the site can be managed appropriately and reduce any impact on the surrounding receptors.

4.2 Noise Sources

4.2.1 Two environmental noise impact studies have been previously been undertaken for the site by Red Acoustics dated 09/02/2010 and 23/01/2017, these are included within Appendices III & IV of this document. The assessments identify the individual items of plant as well as moving plant operations (i.e. HGV vehicles, scrap movement, loading of conveyors etc.).

4.2.2 An additional noise impact assessment was carried out was produced in July 2018 to assess the fragmentiser plant use between 07:00 ‐ 07:30 and 17:30 ‐ 20:00 Monday to Friday.

4.2.3 The assessments shown in Section 4.2.1 conclude that the shredding plant is the noisiest activity associated the site, this is located in the north of the site, as per Drawing No. RLRP/1040/03. However, as a result of the 330m distance, high background level and intervening screening from industrial buildings, the impact

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associated with activities is calculated as low. It must also be noted these assessments were considered suitable in terms of the site obtaining planning permission.

4.2.4 The assessment shown in Section 4.2.2 concludes that the impact in the morning and evening periods would result a low impact in accordance with guidance in BS4142:2014. This conclusion corresponds to a NPSE position of No Observed Affect Level and no additional mitigation measures are needed to control the noise. Therefore, the proposal to extend the operational hours will not detrimentally affect the amenity. of the existing residential receptors and noise should not be considered a constraint to development. This report is shown in Appendix V of this NVMP.

4.2.5 In terms of the LCD disassembly line, is considered the noisiest aspect of the line is the BANO shredder which has a maximum noise measurement reading of 88dbB when stood 1m away from the plant; this reading has been obtained from the manufacturer. The operator has had a noise impact assessment produced for a Pilot Energy from Waste (EfW) Plant which is to be situated approximately 50m to the south‐west of the proposed LCD line and closer to the residential properties on The Hills. The noisiest aspect of the EFW plant was considered to be the fans which had a maximum reading of 90dB which is the same as the above shredder. The NIA concluded that the 90dB had a very low impact (‐12 and ‐24dB) below the background sound level) for the nearest residential receptors because of the mitigation provided by the existing building. On this basis, so it is considered that an additional NIA for the use disassembly line is not considered necessary. The NIA for the trial EFW plant is situated in Appendix VI of this N&VMP.

4.2.6 Notwithstanding the above, in order to further limit the potential for noise related impacts associated with the site, the relevant control measures associated with regards to these sources are included within the noise management table in Section 4.3.

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4.3 Noise Management Table

4.3.1 A site‐specific NVMP table overleaf details the above noise sources and how the current and proposed infrastructure on site will reduce the impact of noise to surrounding properties.

4.3.2 In addition to the existing controls in this NVMP, the complaints procedure further discussed in section 5 will be used in the event that any noise complaints are received. If a noise complaint is received and the applicant has been made aware, immediate action will take place reviewing and identifying whether any changes to existing procedures are required or if new procedures need to be put in place. Any changes which may be required will be implemented immediately.

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Source(s) Receptor(s) Consequences Probability of noise Remedial Action/ Recommendations/ Comments Assessment Outcome following actions / disturbance recommendations Skip lorries/HGVs As detailed on Sensitive Noise Low Traffic movements from vehicles will adhere to the hours specified in Section 1.3.2, Low travelling to and Receptors Plan pollution however site management will aim to ensure that vehicle movements are spread out from the site for evenly throughout the day. delivery/collection of products All drivers are required to enter and exit the site with due consideration for neighbours.

The existing access road to the site will be maintained in good state of repair to prevent unnecessary noise being generated.

Implementation of a 5mph speed limit onsite.

All skip lorries operated by Recycling Lives Ltd be fitted with chain socks in order to reduce the noise produced by the loose chains banging on the side of the skip.

All skip lorries associated with the site be fitted with white noise reversing alarms Engines to be switched off when not in use.

Vehicles tipping As detailed on Sensitive Noise Medium The waste tipping areas benefit from the 6m concrete walls which will offer acoustic Low waste deliveries Receptors Plan pollution screening. into the waste reception area Drivers must lower the tipper body before driving away from the tipping area.

Drop heights will be kept to a minimum to reduce noise levels.

Management will ensure that all vehicles involved in the tipping of waste operated by Recycling Lives Ltd are functioning suitable i.e. vehicles must be well maintained and operated with silencers and moving parts to be regularly lubricated.

All vehicles will benefit from white noise reverse alarms and be fitted with chain socks in order to reduce the noise produced by the loose chains banging on the side of the skip.

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Source(s) Receptor(s) Consequences Probability of noise Remedial Action/ Recommendations/ Comments Assessment Outcome following actions / disturbance recommendations Loading of waste As detailed on Sensitive Noise Med Drop heights will be kept to a minimum in order to reduce the produced levels of noise / Low and into i.e. pre‐ Receptors Plan pollution vibration shredder / fragmentiser using Management will ensure that all loading plant operated by Recycling Lives Ltd is (i.e. rehandler/ functioning suitably i.e. moving parts to be regularly lubricated. 360o excavator) The loading area is located within the north of the site and is screened by the 6m high concrete walls.

Operatives will be informed to turn off engines when the plant is not in use and no revving of engines will be permitted at the site.

Any malfunctions in plant i.e. missing screws/bolts which result in excessive noise will be de‐commissioned until an alternative loading plant sourced.

Operation the of As detailed on Sensitive Noise Med Any malfunctions in plant i.e. missing screws/bolts which result in excessive noise will be Low the mechanical Receptors Plan pollution de‐commissioned until an alternative part of the plant is sourced or repaired. treatment plant (pre‐shredder & Drop heights into the loafing conveyor will be reduced to a minimum. fragmentiser etc.) The main sections of the treatment plant (shredders etc.) are bounded by insulated cladding in order to reduce noise emissions from the plant.

The plant shall adhere to the hours specified in Section 1.3.2.

The site has detailed waste acceptance and pre‐acceptance procedures to ensure no waste enters the pre‐shredder or frag which would lead to an audible event i.e. a gas cylinder.

No WEEE is deposited the pre‐shredder and fragmentiser thus reducing the impact of audible bangs

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Source(s) Receptor(s) Consequences Probability of noise Remedial Action/ Recommendations/ Comments Assessment Outcome following actions / disturbance recommendations Operation of LCD As detailed on Sensitive Noise Med Any malfunctions in plant i.e. missing screws/bolts which result in excessive noise will be Low automated Receptors Plan pollution de‐commissioned until an alternative part of the plant is sourced or repaired. disassembly line Drop heights into the shredder (initial process) will be kept to a minimum which will be approx. 3‐4 above ground level using a forklift truck which will carefully place the FPD.

The plant shall adhere to the hours specified in Section 1.3.2.

The line will be situated within a separately partitioned area using insulated steel cladding and concrete panel walls / sealed legio blocks which ensures any noise should not escape beyond the building.

The entire line is situated inside the building meaning there will be no noise generated from exhausts or vents.

The plant associated with line will undergo maintenance in line with legislation to ensure it is functioning correctly to reduce the impact of noise from a malfunction

Loading waste into As detailed on Sensitive Noise Med Drop / loading heights will be kept to a minimum to prevent excessive noise. Low HGVs/skip wagons Receptors Plan pollution The loading area is located within the north of the site and is screened by the 6m high concrete walls.

Plant operatives will be instructed / trained to not scrape or bang the loading shovel bucket on the floor creating noise/vibration prior to deposit.

Manoeuvring of As detailed on Sensitive Noise Med Management will ensure that all site vehicles operated by Recycling Lives Ltd are Low plant around Receptors Plan pollution functioning suitable i.e. vehicles must be well maintained and operated with silencers and external areas of moving parts to be regularly lubricated. the site The site will be surfaced with concrete and will be flat and maintained in good state of repair to prevent unnecessary banging of vehicles on uneven ground.

A maximum speed limit of 5mph will be maintained.

Drivers will be informed to turn off engines when the vehicle is not in use and no revving of engines will be permitted at the site.

All vehicles will benefit from white noise reverse alarms.

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Source(s) Receptor(s) Consequences Probability of noise Remedial Action/ Recommendations/ Comments Assessment Outcome following actions / disturbance recommendations Small vehicles As detailed on Sensitive Noise Low All those working on and visiting the site to be made aware of need for considerate driving Very Low / Negligible travelling to and Receptors Plan pollution and keeping vehicles well maintained. from the site (e.g. staff and visitor’s Small vehicles will arrive marginally earlier than the main site operating hours. cars, courier van deliveries etc.)

Repairs As detailed on Sensitive Noise Low If repairs to the site are required, the work is to be undertaken with due regard for the Very Low / Negligible Receptors Plan pollution possible noise nuisance and during the normal working day.

In the event of major repair work being undertaken which is likely to cause significant noise and disruption, neighbouring residents and the Local Planning Authority will be notified in advance.

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4.4 Monitoring and recording

4.4.1 Assessment ‐ Site management i.e. The site manager, compliance manager or TCM will subjectively monitor noise levels in and around the entire site perimeter throughout the day. Should it be deemed necessary by site management, monitoring using an appropriate Type 1 Sound Level Meter will be carried at intervals out while the site is operational should it be observed that unacceptable levels of noise are being emitted from the site.

4.4.2 The results of monitoring exercises and any remedial action taken will be entered into the site’s diary or log book which is available for the EA to inspect upon request. The name of the inspector will be stated in the site’s diary / inspection form for each day of operation.

4.4.3 Should the monitoring conclude that a certain activity is giving rise to noise which is causing unacceptable impacts, steps will be made to reduce the impact of this activity and will be agreed with the EA prior to commencement.

4.4.4 Site management will be suitably trained to carry out these duties and delegate to operational staff. Further information regarding training and technical competence is provided within the site’s EMS.

4.5 Monitoring

4.5.1 Operational staff will continuously monitor noise emissions whilst external plant is in operation and will control noise levels using the procedures listed above, asking site management for advice as required. Work procedures will be stopped/adjusted should it be evident significant noise is being generated which has the potential to cause annoyance.

4.5.2 Site management will also be required to make a note of any unavoidable events such as plant failure, in the site diary, rather than just actual complaints received. This will ensure that if complaints are received retrospectively from either the EA or directly, any circumstances which led to that complaint as a result of elements outside of the

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operator’s control would be able to be attributed (or, at least, in part) to the cause of the complaint.

4.6 Emergencies

4.6.1 In the event of any unforeseen circumstances i.e. faulty equipment, the site manager will make an assessment of whether to cease activities/all operations with the main emphasis on site will be to reduce any noise impacts.

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5 Actions when complaints are received

5.1 Complaints procedure

5.1.1 If any noise complaints are received, the relevant operator will complete a 'complaints and events log' and detailed individually on the complaints form (in Appendix II), both of which will be kept for inspection on request by the LA, EA or third parties. Details of information to be completed are dates, nature of complaint, weather conditions at the time of the complaint, investigation details, action taken and a signature (as a minimum).

5.1.2 The operator would also be required to make a note of any unavoidable events plant/equipment malfunctions in the site diary, rather than just actual complaints received. This will ensure that if complaints are received retrospectively from either the Council/EA or third parties, any circumstances which led to that complaint as a result of elements outside of the operator’s control would be able to be attributed to the cause of the complaint.

5.1.3 It must be noted that the site lies adjacent to several industrial uses, so in the event of a complaint, the operator will substantiate the complaint by carrying out noise monitoring to identify whether the complaint is valid. If the complaint is valid, the site will implement the complaint procedures check and if required, amend site operations and provide additional attenuation around the site.

5.1.4 If the source cannot be ascertained with 100% confidence, site management will either suspend or reduce the likely noise generating activities, i.e. pre‐shredder and frag process.

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5.1.5 If the source is within the site’s control, site management will take appropriate action to ensure the issue has been rectified. This may take the form of the following:

i) Investigating the source to prevent a re‐occurrence. ii) Suspending operations which are not being conducted using best‐practice controls. iii) Investigate noise mitigation measures iv) Logging findings of a – c in the site diary / complaints form and also in the reporting template within the EP.

5.2 Complaints recording

5.2.1 Any complaints received in relation to noise and vibration will be recorded on the form shown in Appendix II. This form will normally be completed, signed and dated by the site manager, compliance manager or TCM, if they are not available, the office manager

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6 Training

6.1 Training regime

6.1.1 All employees and sub‐contractors of Recycling Lives Ltd involved with potentially noisy operations will receive training in noise and vibration monitoring and complaint reporting.

6.1.2 Training will be given to all relevant persons to make sure they are competent in completing noise and vibration survey forms, noise and vibration complaint report forms and the site diary to ensure sufficient monitoring of noise and vibration can be carried out and any problems addressed correctly.

6.1.3 When selecting new plant and equipment, consideration shall be given to the need to meet all legislation and statutory guidance on noise levels and to minimise levels of noise from selected equipment.

6.2 Vehicle / plant preventative maintenance training

6.2.1 This training is provided specifically for the vehicle and plant operators in order to ensure that all plant and machinery is checked regularly to prevent any occurrences which may lead to any adverse impacts on the environment or human health.

6.2.2 Training will be based on the preventative maintenance schedule supplied by the plant/equipment manufacturer.

6.2.3 The same training will be provided to senior management enabling a dual‐level maintenance programme.

6.3 Liaison with Neighbours

6.3.1 In the extreme event of a significant, but temporary, increase in noise and vibration from the site, neighbours will be contacted to advise them of the occurrence and action being taken to remediate the issue on site.

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6.3.2 An open‐door policy will be encouraged by the operator to enable any complaints from neighbouring premises (if received) to be dealt with immediately. The complainant will then be supplied with remedial actions taken and any procedures or measures put in place by the operator to reduce or ideally eradicate the likelihood of a subsequent complaint.

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Appendix I

Drawings

Appendix I

Key: Reproduced with the permission of the controller of H.M.S.O. Crown copyright licence No. 100015148

Permit boundary Waste storage areas Non-waste storage areas Fuel / oil storage Waste recycling / storage buildings Other buildings i.e. workshops/offices Impermeable concrete surfaces with sealed drainage (upper level) Impermeable concrete surfaces with sealed drainage (lower level) Unsurfaced / landscaped areas 6m high concrete panel wall with 3m Foul drainage high dust netting Surface water drainage Manholes Gullies 600mm - 800mm legio block walls 150mm - 500mm concrete panel walls Quarantine areas (with 6m buffer zone) UY10 - Shredded Hot works area (indicative) ferrous metal & ELVs Hose reels Enclosed Fire fighting equipment (extinguishers, etc.) shredder Loading 6m concrete conveyor Plant shutoff (indicative) panel wall Fire alarms (indicative) 6m high concrete panel wall with 3m Spill kits UY9 - Shredded high dust netting Designated smoking area ferrous metal & ELVs Access route for emergency services H On site fire hydrants Control Fire assembly points tower 6m concrete panel wall UY8 - Ferrous metal & baled (depolluted) ELVs Substation, control panel, motor and hydraulics building UY7 - Ferrous metal & baled Open top shredder (depolluted) ELVs building (approx. 13m high) Container tilter UY6 - Ferrous metal & baled (depolluted) ELVs Conveyor Roller drum magnetic UY5 - Ferrous housing metal & baled (depolluted) ELVs UY11 - UY4 - Ferrous Fragmentiser metal / baled 20m diameter / fluff 6m high concrete ELVs 300m² / 400m³ Z Box and air cyclone panel wall with 3m UY12 - Non-hazardous quarantine area system (approx. high dust netting (NH) WEEE 13.75m high)

UY25 - 27 Magnetic Undepolluted UY17 - NH separation system ELV storage WEEE inc. eddy current

UY3 - Ferrous Picking metal UY15 & 16 shed Bag 6m concrete Conveyor UPPER YARD Non-ferrous house panel wall UY13 & 14 metal Lower level approx. ferrous metal Radial stacker 1.5m lower than conveyor (enclosed) upper level UY18 - 21 Non-ferrous metal SDA WEEE 6m high concrete Processing area Fire panel wall with 3m UY22 - Hazardous engine high dust netting Exports building WEEE (fridges) Depollution (non-waste) LY8 - Conveyor building inc. Rotation device UY23 Fragmentiser fluff discharge 4 no. ramps batteries (container tilter (approx 9m high) UY24 LY7 - A-block concrete Interceptor batteries Fragmentiser barriers to shield LY5 - Plastic LY6 - Ferrous fluff fuel tanks bales metal Baling area Dust monitor 2 (indicative) UY2 - Mixed LY3 & 4 - Mixed scrap metal LY2 - scrap metal Conveyor Fragmentiser wire Baler feed Fuel store LY1 - 6m concrete Non-ferrous panel wall Conveyor metal LOWER YARD Roller 6m high concrete Depollution shutter door H panel wall with 3m UY1 - LPG tank 2 no. container office Baler tilters (loaders) high dust netting storage Roller shutter door Non-waste general Roller Degassing storage shutter door building Roller shutter door Trommel Residual non-waste

3m concrete post and H PPE storage bays 2.5m steel sheeted steel wire fence topped (non-waste) fence + 3m concrete with barbed wire posts with barb wire

Fuel store for vehicles / plant Fire 3 no. conveyors discharging engine to fines / non-ferrous Paint spraying washing/processing plant Temporary storage workshop of FPDs prior to Non-waste processing Staff / visitor general LY9 & 10 parking storage Non-ferrous metal INT1 - Hazardous WEEE

Washing Non-waste plant storage and Roller shutter door power supply Mechanics / maintenance Roller building shutter door Weighbridge Fragmentiser waste office sorting plant 2.5m steel sheeted fence + 3m concrete posts with barb wire Mechanics / maintenance 3m concrete post and INT2 - Hazardous building steel wire fence topped WEEE with barbed wire Staff / visitor Cable/wire parking Refer to granulation area Proposed LCD/FPD RLRP-1040-K_Part_2 disassembly / for process Infra red shredding line sensor

Manual cutting / dismantling area for Workshop WEEE (partitioned) 2 no. INT 3 - Tyres INT 4 - 2.5m steel sheeted weighbridge's Roller Hazardous WEEE fence + 3m concrete (in/out) shutter door posts with barb wire Welding building Roller (hot works) shutter door INT 5 - Catalytic convertor storage

Raw 2K storage Staff / visitor (non-waste) parking INT 6 - Workshop Tyres INT 8 - Platform INT 7 - Offices / Non-ferrous scales Non-ferrous Use of bay welfare metal despatch metal TBC area H Caged gas bottles 3m concrete post and Smoking steel wire fence topped Office with barbed wire area Granulating equipment Offices / welfare - Initial drawing 26/09/18 Rev Description Date H Car parking Notes: 3m concrete post and for directors steel wire fence topped 1. Drawing for indication only. with barbed wire 2. All measurements must be verified on site. Weighbridge RAW 2K (auction) vehicle storage - non waste

Oaktree Environmental Ltd General storage area i.e Waste Management and Security artic trailers / wagons Environmental Consultants office etc.. (non-waste) Lime House, Road Two Winsford Industrial Estate 2.5m steel sheeted Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3QZ Interceptor fence + 3m concrete posts with barb wire Tel: 01606 558833 E-mail: [email protected] Security Title: office SITE LAYOUT & FIRE PLAN Landscaping / Site access vegetation Drawing No: RLRP/1040/03 / egress Client: Recycling Lives Ltd Interceptor Site: Discharge to foul sewer - Longridge Road, Preston, Lancashire PR2 5BX Reference: 716T2-1-444 Date: Printed At: Scale: 3m concrete post and 1 May 2019 A1 1:500 steel wire fence topped Revision: Drawn By: Checked: with barbed wire - CP RLL 3m concrete post and S c a l e B a r ( 1 : 5 0 0 ) steel wire fence topped Job No: Client No: with barbed wire 4028 1040 (c) Copyright Oaktree Environmental Ltd 0 m 2 5 m 5 0 m Scale Bar (1:10,000)

0 m 100 200 300 400 500 m

TW All Star Car Fabrications Parts & Breakers Rowan Scrap Metal Aggregate Industries Concrete

Premier Inn James Hall & CO + KT Recycling Ltd (Preston East) Spar Distribution Horsfield Building Services Red Rose Curtains UK Mail Pakawaste Perrys Preston Preston Mazda & Vauxhall C2V+ ROMAN WAY Booths RSM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE Distribution Centre 200m

400m

M6 Motorway 600m RED SCAR BUSINESS PARK Board24 Ltd 800m

1,000m

Red Scar and Tun Brook Woods (SSSI)

River Ribble (Stautory Main River) Pope Land Open Space (LNR)

KEY:

Permit boundary

Statutory Main River (Savick Brook)

Watercourse i.e. ditch, stream, river

Watercourse i.e. pond, lake etc.

Workplaces (includes agriculture industry, commerce and retail)

Industrial/commerical properties within 400m of the site

Residential receptors

Class A, B, C roads

Railway line

Wooded areas Compass Wind Rose for Warton (EGNO) Public footpath 02/01/2018 - 12/10/2018

Client: Revision Details: Oaktree Environmental Ltd Recycling Lives Ltd Notes: Rev: Description: Date: Waste Management and (1) Boundaries are shown indicatively. Environmental Consultants - Initial drawing 02/05/19 Lime House, 2 Road Two Site: (2) Wind rose data shows the prevailing Winsford Industrial Estate Recycling Lives Recycling Park Longridge wind direction to be W. Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3QZ Road, Preston, Lancashire PR2 5BX

Tel: 01606 558833 E-mail: [email protected] Date: Printed At: 2 May 2019 A3 Title: Scale: Revision: Drawn By: SENSITIVE RECEPTORS PLAN 1:10,000 - CP Drawing No: Client No: Job No: Checked: RLRP/1040/04 1040 4028 -- Noise & Vibration Management Plan Version 1.1 Recycling Lives Ltd 09 September 2019

Appendix II

Complaints Procedure and Recording Form

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COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

1) Any complaints received in relation to noise and vibration will be recorded on the form below. This form will normally be completed, signed and dated by the site operator, if they are not available, the Office Manager will complete the form.

2) The name, address and telephone number of the caller will be requested.

3) Each complaint will be given a reference number.

4) The caller will be asked to give details of:  the nature of the complaint;  the time;  how long it lasted;  how often it occurs;  is this the first time the problem has been noticed; and,  what prompted them to complain.

5) The person completing the form will then, if possible, make a note of:  the weather conditions at the time of the problem (rain snow fog etc.)  strength and direction of the wind; and,  the activity on the site at the time the noise was detected, particularly anything unusual. 6) The reason for the complaint will be investigated and a note of the findings added to the report.

7) The caller will then be contacted with an explanation of the source of the complaint if identified and the action taken to prevent a recurrence of the problem in future.

8) If the caller is unhappy about the outcome or unwilling to identify themselves the caller will be referred to the EA.

9) Following any complaint the complaints procedure will be reviewed to see if any changes are required or if new procedures need to be put in place.

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Complaints Report Form

Date Recorded Reference Number

Name and address of caller

Telephone number of caller Time and Date of call Nature of complaint (noise, vibration) (date, time, duration) Weather at the time of complaint (rain, snow, fog, etc.) Wind (strength, direction)

Any other complaints relating to this report Any other relevant information

Potential reasons for complaint

The operations being carried out on site at the time of the complaint

Follow Up Actions taken

Date of call back to complainant Summary of call back conversation

Recommendations Change in procedures

Changes to Written Management System

Date changes implemented Form completed by

Signed

Date completed

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Appendix III

Environmental Noise Impact Study (09/02/2010)

Appendix III

RECYCLING LIVES SHREDDER RECYCLING CENTRE LONGRIDGE ROAD, PRESTON, PR2 5AR

ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE IMPACT STUDY R0243-REP01A-SJW 9 FEBRUARY 2010

RED ACOUSTICS LIMITED Suite 3 Cottam Lane Business Centre Cottam Lane, Preston PR2 1JR T 01772 722 182 F 01772 722 451 [email protected] www.redacoustics.co.uk Registered Company Number 6460126 RECYCLING CENTRE, LONGRIDGE ROAD, PRESTON

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REPORT DETAILS

Project Shredder Recycling Centre

Longridge Road

Preston

Client Recycling Lives

Essex Street

Preston PR1 1QE

Document Reference R0243-REP01-SJW

Date Issued 9 February 2010

Revision Initial Version

Issued By Simon Webster BEng (Hons) MIOA

Red Acoustics Limited

Suite 3 Cottam Lane Business Centre

Cottam Lane

Preston PR2 1JR

T: 01772 722 182

F: 01772 722 451

M: 07775 850 378

[email protected]

Signed

Checked By David Gray BSc (Hons) AMIOA, Red Acoustics Ltd

Signed

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SUMMARY

Red Acoustics has been commissioned by Recycling Lives to provide an assessment of environmental noise impact relating to a proposed planning application for new shredder recycling plant which is to be located at Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5AR.

This report examines the environmental noise conditions at the site and advises on potential impact from normal operation of the proposed shredder recycling plant on nearby residential receptors in accordance with the requirements of Lancashire Council.

The assessment indicates that no undue disturbance on the amenity of nearby residential receptors is expected during daytime and early morning periods from normal operation of the Shredder Recycling Plant.

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CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SITE 2

3.0 PLANNING CONDITIONS 3

4.0 DESIGN CRITERION - BS4142 4

5.0 NOISE SURVEYS 5

Table 1: Summary of Measured Environmental Noise Levels at Measurement Position 1 6

6.0 DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED PLANT ITEMS 7

Long Beaded Pan Conveyor 8

Feed Chute 8

Shredder 8

Shredder Drive 8

Long Extra Heavy Oscillator 8

Long Flat Idler Conveyor 8

Wide Electro-Magnetic Drum 8

Drive Motor 8

Long Vibrating Conveyor 8

Wide Electro-Magnetic Drum 8

Drive Motor 8

Support Structure, Chutes & Maintenance Platform 8

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Long Flat Belt Sort Conveyor 8

Sort Platform with Stair 8

Long Flat Idler Conveyor 8

Motorised Undercarriage 8

Long Flat Idler Conveyor, Catwalk & Magnetic Head Pulley 8

Manual Diverter Chute 8

Long Screen 8

Support Structure For Screen 8

Long Flat Idler Conveyor 8

Vibrating Pan Conveyor 8

Eddy Current Separator 8

Splitter Chute 8

Support Structure, Chutes & Maintenance Platform 8

Long Flat Idler Conveyor 8

Long Flat Idler Conveyor 8

Air System 8

7.0 NOISE CONTROL MEASURES 10

8.0 CADNAA NOISE MODELLING 11

9.0 NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT 12

Table 2: BS4142 Assessment at Residential Receptors - Daytime 12

Table 3: BS4142 Assessment at Residential Receptors - Early Morning 13

FIGURES 15

Figure 1: Aerial Site Plan of the Site & Location of Nearby Residential Receptors & Measurement Posi- tion 1 15

Figure 2: Site Plan & Proposed Layout 16

Figure 3: CadnaA Noise Mapping Propagation Indicating LAeq Noise Propagation Due at a Height of 2m Above Ground Level Due to Normal Operation of the Plant 17

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Figure 4: CadnaA Noise Mapping Propagation Indicating 3D LAeq Noise Propagation Due to Normal Operation of the Plant 18

PHOTOGRAPHS 19

Photograph 1: Southern Boundary of the Peacock Hill Avenue, Nearest Noise Sensitive Residential Properties & Location of Noise Monitoring Position 20

Photograph 2: View of Industrial Estate From Location of Noise Monitoring Position 20

Photograph 3: View Towards Public Footpath and Industrial Estate From Location of Noise Monitoring Position 20

Photograph 4: View of Proposed Plant Location From Public Footpath 21

Photograph 5: View From Proposed Plant Location Towards Public Footpath 21

APPENDIX A: BS4142 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 22

APPENDIX B: NOISE SURVEY DETAILS 24

APPENDIX C: SUMMARY RESULTS 27

Table C1: Summary Measured Statistical Noise Levels – Daytime 28

Table C2: Summary Measured Octave Band Leq Noise Levels Noise Levels – Daytime 29

Table C3: Summary Measured Octave Band LA90 Noise Levels Noise Levels – Daytime 30

Table C4: Summary Measured Statistical Noise Levels – Early Morning 30

Table C5: Summary Measured Octave Band Leq Noise Levels Noise Levels – Early Morning 31

Table C6: Summary Measured Octave Band Lmax Noise Levels Noise Levels - Early Morning 32

Table C7: Summary Measured Octave Band L90 Noise Levels Noise Levels - Early Morning 32

APPENDIX D: DETAILS OF FIXED PLANT ITEMS 33

Shredding & Separating Plant Layout 33

Figure D1: Shredding & Separating Plant Layout 33

Recycling Plant Spectral Data 34

Figure D2: Shredding & Separating Plant Noise Data 34

1. Long Beaded Pan Conveyor 35

2. Feed Chute 36

3. Shredder / 4. Shredder Drive / 5. Long Extra Heavy Oscillator 37

6. Long Flat Idler Conveyor 38

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7. & 10. Wide Electro-Magnetic Drum / 8. & 11. Drive Motors for 7 & 10 / 9. Long Vibrating Pan Con- veyor / 12. Support Structure, Chutes and Maintenance Platform 39

13. Long Flat Belt Sort Conveyor / 14. Sort Platform with Stairs 40

15. Long Flat Idler Conveyor / 16. Motorised Undercarriage 41

17. Long Flat Idler Conveyor, Catwalk & Mag Head Pulley 42

18. Manual Diverter Chute / 19. Long Screen / 20. Support Structure for Screen 43

21. Long Flat Idler Conveyor 44

22. Vibrating Pan Conveyor / 23. Eddy Current Separator / 24. Splitter Chute 45

25. Support Structure, Chutes and Maintenance Platform / 26. Long Flat Idler Conveyor 46

27. Long Flat Idler Conveyor 47

28. Air System 48

APPENDIX E: DETAILS OF SITE PLANT 49

Figure E1: Scrap Movement 49

Figure E2: RORO 1 Unloading 50

Figure E3: RORO 1 Engine Noise 51

Figure E4: RORO 2 Unloading 52

Figure E5: Rowan Scrap (Adjacent Site) 53

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Red Acoustics has been commissioned by Recycling Lives to provide an assessment of environmental noise impact relating to a proposed planning application for new shredder recycling plant which is to be located in Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5AR.

This report examines the environmental noise conditions at the site and advises on potential impact from normal operation of the proposed shredder recycling plant on nearby residential receptors in accordance with the requirements of Lancashire Council.

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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SITE

The proposed shredder recycling plant is to be located adjacent to Rough Hey Industrial Estate, off Longridge Road, Preston. Rough Hey Industrial estate houses a number of industrial units and commercial spaces, including recycling centres, scrap metal recycling and other industrial sites.

The extent of the development site and the surrounding roads, buildings and nearby residential receptors are shown on plan in Figure 1 together with Photographs of the site and nearby receptors.

The proposed shredder recycling plant is to be located externally on the North East corner of the site, directly adjacent to Rowan Scrap. The plant location is currently unoccupied and forms a raised section of open grassland. The existing warehouse building located to the South of the development site is currently occupied by Recycling Lives for storage and distribution of recycled products with frequent HGV, Fork Lift Truck (FLT) and vehicle movements across the development site.

Rough Hey industrial estate site is bounded to the north by grassland, beyond which lie The Hills residential estate which comprises of properties on Peacock Hill Close, Jeffrey Hill Close, Winter Hill Close and Pendles Hill Close as well as The Hills itself, which provides access from Longridge Road.

The proposed site is bounded to the east by Longridge Road, to the east of which are other other industrial estates. To the west the industrial estate site is bounded by a former train line-turned-public footpath, to the west of which is a large industrial warehouse building occupied by James Hall. There are further industrial and warehouse premises to the south of the site for storage and distribution.

The M6 motorway lies approximately 700m south-west of the site. The M6 is a well trafficked motorway providing vehicular access between the south and north-west of England.

The nearest noise sensitive residential receptors are the dwellings on Peacock Hill Close, approximately 300m to the north- east of the proposed shredder recycling plant location.

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3.0 PLANNING CONDITIONS

In accordance with the requirements of Planning, a noise impact assessment is to be submitted to Lancashire Council and approved in writing. The noise impact assessment should include:

• The identification of noise sensitive properties

• An assessment of existing background noise levels at these properties during early morning and daytime periods.

• An assessment of predicted noise levels and overall noise impact assessment in accordance with a recognised standard such as BS4142.

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4.0 DESIGN CRITERION - BS4142

An appropriate method for assessing whether or not noise from the proposed shredder recycling plant is likely to give rise to complaints is given in BS 4142: 1997 ‘Method for rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areas’.

Details of this assessment methodology are given in Appendix A.

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5.0 NOISE SURVEYS

In order to determine the prevailing environmental noise levels at the location of nearby residential receptors, noise surveys were conducted immediately to the south of the nearest properties on Peacock Hill Close.

The surveys were conducted on the afternoon of 14th January 2010 between 16:15 and 16:45, the early morning of 18th January 2010 between 06:40 and 07:20, the mid-morning of 22nd January 2010 between 09:55.

The measurement location used for the survey is identified on Figure 1. Measurements at position 1 were taken at height of 1.2m above ground level on the grassed area located between the children’s play area and the side fence of the most south- westerly property on Peacock Hill Close.

The measured noise levels are deemed to be representative of the existing background noise climate at the location of the nearby noise sensitive receptors and can be used to determine impact from normal operation of the Recycling Centre.

Full survey details and instrumentation are given in Appendix B. Appendix C contains a summary of the results obtained from the surveys.

The daytime and early morning noise environments at the measurement location is dominated by road noise from Longridge Road and frequent high level noise events from Rough Hey Industrial Estate. Noise events from the adjacent Rough Hey industrial estate including HGV movements, fork lift truck movements, scrap metal being transported and other general industrial noises sources. During the early morning survey of the 18th January, noise from the M6 motorway was also significant due to rush hour traffic flows.

Table 1 summarises the measured noise levels at position 1.

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Table 1: Summary of Measured Environmental Noise Levels at Measurement Position 1

Typical Measured Noise Levels

Date Daytime Early Morning

dB, LAeq dB, LAmax dB LA90 dB, LAeq dB, LAmax dB LA90

14/01/2010 50-52 64 48-50 - - -

16/01/2010 - - - 58-60 78 57-59

22/01/2010 45-66 75 42-58 - - -

In order to determine typical moving plant noise levels for the proposed site, measurements were taken at the existing Recycling Lives site on Redscar Industrial Estate during normal operation.

The surveys were conducted on the afternoon of 14th January 2010. Full details of the measurements taken are discussed in section 6.0 below and presented in Appendix E.

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6.0 DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED PLANT ITEMS

The proposed shredder recycling plant is to be located externally on the North-West corner of the site on a section of raised ground as shown in Figure 2.

The proposed shredder recycling plant is to be used to shred and separate the component materials of products such as cars. The end of life vehicle (ELV) is fed via conveyer into a shredding mill which contains a series of rotating blades which break the ELV down into pieces ranging from 150mm to 6mm. The ferrous material is removed from these pieces using a powerful magnet, then checked and stockpiled. Other non-ferrous metals are separated using an Eddy Current Separator (ECS), then checked, separated into size and type and stockpiled. Plastic is then separated from the remaining material and is checked before being stockpiled. The remaining material is waste which has to go to landfill. At least 90% of a ELV is recyclable.

Full details of the proposed fixed and moving plant items are given below.

Fixed Plant Items

The proposed shredder recycling line comprises the following main plant items and fixed structural elements. Details of the fixed plant items including photographs of each plant item and the noise spectrum for the recycling plant during normal operation is given in Appendix D.

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1. Long Beaded Pan Conveyor

2. Feed Chute

3. Shredder

4. Shredder Drive

5. Long Extra Heavy Oscillator

6. Long Flat Idler Conveyor

7. Wide Electro-Magnetic Drum

8. Drive Motor

9. Long Vibrating Conveyor

10. Wide Electro-Magnetic Drum

11. Drive Motor

12. Support Structure, Chutes & Maintenance Platform

13. Long Flat Belt Sort Conveyor

14. Sort Platform with Stair

15. Long Flat Idler Conveyor

16. Motorised Undercarriage

17. Long Flat Idler Conveyor, Catwalk & Magnetic Head Pulley

18. Manual Diverter Chute

19. Long Screen

20. Support Structure For Screen

21. Long Flat Idler Conveyor

22. Vibrating Pan Conveyor

23. Eddy Current Separator

24. Splitter Chute

25. Support Structure, Chutes & Maintenance Platform

26. Long Flat Idler Conveyor

27. Long Flat Idler Conveyor

28. Air System

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In addition to the proposed fixed shredder recycling plant items, the following moving plant operations are also proposed:

• HGV vehicle movements for delivery of scrap ELV and collection of recycled products

• Scrap movement on site and loading of conveyors

• Roll-On-Roll-Off (RORO) vehicle movements

Appendix E indicates the source noise data as measured at an existing Recycling Lives operation on Redscar Industrial Estate during normal operation.

Noise spectra were measured for the following processes:

1. Scrap Movement (with a claw grab)

2. RORO 1 Unloading

3. RORO Engine Noise

4. RORO 2 Unloading

Also presented in Appendix E is the noise spectrum as measured from normal operation of Rowan Scrap, an existing scrap metal site located directly adjacent to the proposed new shredder recycling plant site.

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7.0 NOISE CONTROL MEASURES

To ensure compliance with the requirements of Lancashire Council and to minimise impact on nearby receptors the following outline scheme of noise control measures and operational procedures are proposed:

• Plant operating times restricted to the following periods:

06:30hrs to 14:00hrs

• Maintenance to all plant items to be undertaken each day after use from approximately 15:00hrs until early evening.

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8.0 CADNAA NOISE MODELLING

To determine the propagation of plant noise from the proposed site, CadnaA 3D noise mapping software has been used to predict the residual daytime and night-time plant noise levels at the facades of nearby receptors.

Noise impact on nearby receptors has been determined based on the following information:

• Noise survey data identifying the existing daytime and early morning noise climate

• Noise data for all fixed plant items

• Noise data for all moving plant items and operations

• Site dimensions and proposed layout

• Site topography

Figure 3 shows a view from the CadnaA noise propagation model indicating LAeq noise propagation from the site at 2m above ground level during normal operation of all plant items.

Figure 4 shows a 3D view from the CadnaA noise propagation model indicating LAeq noise propagation from the site to the location of nearby noise sensitive receptors.

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9.0 NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT

BS4142 Assessment

Using both measured survey data for the existing noise climate and predicted residual plant noise data across the site as taken from the CadnaA noise propagation model, an assessment of potential impact in accordance with BS4142 can be undertaken for the noise sensitive receptors which are located to the north-east of the site.

Details of the BS4142 assessments are given in Tables 2 and 3 below for receptor position 1. The assessments have been corrected for time periods of 5-minutes. Although this is not strictly in accordance with the required daytime assessment period of 1 hour the assessment method using a smaller sampling period of 5 minutes provides a worst case assessment and assumes that all plant is operational under full load during a full 5 minute period.

Table 2: BS4142 Assessment at Residential Receptors - Daytime

Parameter Daytime

Specific Noise Level, LAeq, Tr (dB) 45.0

Tonal Correction (dB) 0

Rating Level = Tr + Tonal Correction (dB) 45

Background Level (day) LA90 (dB) 46

Assessment = Rating Level – Background Noise Level 1.0

BS4142 Assessment Complaints Unlikely

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Table 3: BS4142 Assessment at Residential Receptors - Early Morning

Parameter Daytime

Specific Noise Level, LAeq, Tr (dB) 45

Tonal Correction (dB) 0

Rating Level = Tr + Tonal Correction (dB) 45

Background Level (night) LA90 (dB) (Typical) 57.4

Assessment = Rating Level – Background Noise Level -12.4

BS4142 Assessment Complaints Unlikely

The results in Tables 2 and 3 indicate that complaints are unlikely at the location of nearby receptors during normal operation of the Shredder Recycling Plant and associated activities.

It should be noted that the existing noise climate at the location of nearby noise sensitive receptors is dominated by road noise from Longridge Road, the M6 Motorway and noise events from the adjacent industrial uses including HGV movements, fork lift truck movements, scrap metal being transported and other general industrial noises sources. During the early morning survey of the 18th January, noise from the M6 motorway during rush hour periods was also significant. It is therefore expected that impact from normal operation of the new recycling plant items will be of low significance during normal operation.

Noise Ingress - BS8233

Although the BS4142 assessment indicates that noise impact from normal operation of the Recycling Centre is unlikely, an assessment of noise ingress into nearby residential dwellings has also been undertaken to determine potential impact on the amenity of the residential spaces.

BS8233: 1999 ‘Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction for Buildings’ provides appropriate broadband criteria for acceptable intrusive noise levels in dwellings, specifically bedroom and living room areas, due to ‘anonymous’ noise, such as road and rail traffic.

These criteria range between 30dB LAeq to 40dB LAeq for living rooms and 30dB LAeq to 35dB LAeq for bedrooms. The upper limit is deemed to provide ‘reasonable’ conditions. In addition, the Standard also suggests a single 45dB LAmax criterion for discrete intrusive noise events in bedrooms during the night.

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Although the target criteria cited BS8233 are specific to ‘anonymous’ noise, such as road and rail traffic, the target criteria defined in BS8233 will be used as a suitable basis for assessment.

It is also proposed to adopt the guidance cited in BS8233: 1999 ‘Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings’ for establishing ‘desirable’ external noise levels in garden spaces, this being 50 dB LAeq to 55dB LAeq during daytime periods. These values are also in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for Community Noise.

It is therefore recommended that, in order to maintain the amenity of dwellings in terms of noise impact, the following criteria be applied to assess impact on nearby receptors during daytime and night-time periods:

Living Rooms, daytime (0700 to 2300): 35 dB LAeq

Bedrooms (2300 to 0700) 30 dB LAeq, 45dB LAMax

Garden Spaces (0700 to 2300): 50 dB LAeq to 55 dB LAeq

Noise Ingress Assessment

By taking into account the predicted plant noise levels at the location of nearby receptors, typical areas of façade elements, the likely acoustic characteristics of the noise sensitive receiving space (i.e. living rooms and bedrooms) and the volume of receiving rooms, the sound reduction required to be provided by the façade can be determined.

Noise ingress calculations, conducted in accordance with the requirements BS8233, indicate that standard double glazed units (e.g. 4-16-4) would be suitable for all residential elevations of nearby receptors to the north-east of the site and target criteria cited by BS8233 are expected to be comfortably satisfied within habitable Living Room and Bedroom Spaces.

Similarly, compliance with the target garden amenity will also be comfortably satisfied during daytime periods from normal operation of all proposed fixed and moving plant items forming the recycling plant.

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FIGURES

Figure 1: Aerial Site Plan of the Site & Location of Nearby Residential Receptors & Measurement Position 1

Nearby Receptors

Position 1

Rowan Scrap Metal Site Rough Hey Industrial Estate

SITE

Longridge Road

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Figure 2: Site Plan & Proposed Layout

PROPOSED PLANT LOCATION

EXISTING & OCCUPIED UNIT

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Figure 3: CadnaA Noise Mapping Propagation Indicating LAeq Noise Propagation Due at a Height of 2m Above Ground Level Due to Normal Operation of the Plant

Nearby Receptors

SITE

Longridge Road

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Figure 4: CadnaA Noise Mapping Propagation Indicating 3D LAeq Noise Propagation Due to Normal Operation of the Plant

Nearby Receptors

SITE

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PHOTOGRAPHS

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Photograph 1: Southern Boundary of the Peacock Hill Avenue, Nearest Noise Sensitive Residential Properties & Location of Noise Monitoring Position

Photograph 2: View of Industrial Estate From Location of Noise Monitoring Position

Photograph 3: View Towards Public Footpath and Industrial Estate From Location of Noise Monitoring Position

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Photograph 4: View of Proposed Plant Location From Public Footpath

Photograph 5: View From Proposed Plant Location Towards Public Footpath

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APPENDIX A: BS4142 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

specific noise level at the receptor location

• attributable to industrial source only (i.e. compressor noise) and excluding influence from other noise sources

•LAeq,1hr day-time

•LAeq,5min night-time

ambient noise level at the receptor location

• all sound present including all sources

•LAeq

residual noise level at the receptor location

• ambient noise with specific noise excluded (i.e. compressor switched “off”).

•LAeq

background noise level

•LA90 of residual noise

rating level

• apply +5 dB correction for acoustic features where present (i.e. tones, clatters, thumps whines etc.).

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subtract ‘the measured background noise level from the rating level’.

‘The greater this difference the greater the likelihood of complaints’.

+10 dB - complaints likely

+ 5 dB - marginal significance

- 10 dB - complaints unlikely

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APPENDIX B: NOISE SURVEY DETAILS

Location

The Hills off Longrige Road

Preston

Survey Dates

14 January 2010

18 January 2010

22 January 2010

Weather

14 January 2010: 30% cloud cover, no wind, no rain, 50C

18 January 2010: 20% cloud cover, no wind, no rain, 50C

22 January 2010: 50% cloud cover, light wind, no rain, wet ground 50C

Personnel Present During Surveys

Simon Webster - Red Acoustics Limited 14 & 18 January 2010

David Gray - Red Acoustics Limited 22 January 2010

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Instrumentation

Norsonic Type 118 IEC 60651 Type 1 Integrating-Averaging Sound Level Meter (serial no. 31496)

Norsonic Type 1251 IEC 60942-1997 Class 1 Sound Calibrator (serial no. 31040)

Methodology

Before and after the measurements the Norsonic Type 118 was check calibrated to an accuracy of ±0.3dB using the Norsonic Type 1251 Calibrator. The calibrator produces a sound pressure level of 114 dB re 2x10-5 Pa @ 1kHz.

The sound level meter was set at a height of 1.2 metres above ground level. Noise levels were recorded in 5 minute durations throughout the survey period.

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Calibration Certificates

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APPENDIX C: SUMMARY RESULTS

Survey Results

Tables C1, C2 and C3 summarise the results obtained from the daytime survey.

Tables C4, C5, C6 and C7 summarise the results obtained from the early morning survey.

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Table C1: Summary Measured Statistical Noise Levels – Daytime

Measurement Start Date LAeq, dB LAMax, dB LA10, dB LA90, dB Comments Location Time

Activity audible from 1 14 Jan 2010 16:18 51.7 63.0 53.2 49.1 nearby sites

1 14 Jan 2010 16:23 51.6 63.7 53.4 49.3

1 14 Jan 2010 16:28 49.9 60.4 51.3 48.3

1 14 Jan 2010 16:33 50.4 57.2 51.9 48.7

1 14 Jan 2010 16:38 51.8 63.9 53.4 49.6

1 14 Jan 2010 16:43 51.0 57.1 51.9 49.9

1 22 Jan 2010 09:57 49.9 66.9 51.1 47.4

1 22 Jan 2010 10:02 48.6 54.3 49.9 47.1

1 22 Jan 2010 10:07 48.9 66.2 49.7 46.6

1 22 Jan 2010 10:12 45.7 60.4 47.5 42.7

1 22 Jan 2010 10:30 45.3 57.6 46.6 42.2

1 22 Jan 2010 10:35 46.3 62.4 47.5 42.5

Activity audible from 1 22 Jan 2010 10:45 64.6 74.3 67.8 56.0 nearby sites

Activity audible from 1 22 Jan 2010 10:50 65.6 75.3 68.9 57.9 nearby sites

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Table C2: Summary Measured Octave Band Leq Noise Levels Noise Levels – Daytime

Measurement Start LAeq, Date 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k Location Time dB

1 14 Jan 2010 16:18 51.7 65.9 56.6 49.8 46.5 48.5 41.0 38.2

1 14 Jan 2010 16:23 51.6 63.0 54.6 49.2 47.0 49.1 39.6 35.8

1 14 Jan 2010 16:28 49.9 63.4 54.3 46.8 45.5 47.6 36.8 29.5

1 14 Jan 2010 16:33 50.4 64.1 55.7 46.2 45.7 48.3 36.9 31.4

1 14 Jan 2010 16:38 51.8 63.2 56.0 44.7 47.2 50.0 37.9 34.0

1 14 Jan 2010 16:43 51.0 63.1 55.1 44.5 46.5 49.4 35.5 25.9

1 22 Jan 2010 09:57 49.9 63.4 57.7 46.7 42.5 46.4 40.7 38.7

1 22 Jan 2010 10:02 48.6 64.4 54.7 48.7 42.0 44.8 37.8 36.0

1 22 Jan 2010 10:07 48.9 65.1 54.5 48.2 41.7 44.6 39.4 38.8

1 22 Jan 2010 10:12 45.7 61.0 52.4 44.5 37.5 40.7 39.2 32.7

1 22 Jan 2010 10:30 45.3 60.5 51.8 43.4 36.7 41.1 38.5 31.5

1 22 Jan 2010 10:35 46.3 62.1 52.7 43.7 37.4 42.1 39.3 32.2

1 22 Jan 2010 10:45 64.6 72.8 65.2 59.3 56.6 61.9 57.7 48.4

1 22 Jan 2010 10:50 65.6 76.0 66.9 61.4 57.7 62.8 58.6 49.9

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Table C3: Summary Measured Octave Band LA90 Noise Levels Noise Levels – Daytime

Measurement Start LA90, Date 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k Location Time dB

1 14 Jan 2010 16:18 49.1 65.9 56.6 49.8 46.5 48.5 41.0 38.2

1 14 Jan 2010 16:23 49.3 63.0 54.6 49.2 47.0 49.1 39.6 35.8

1 14 Jan 2010 16:28 48.3 63.4 54.3 46.8 45.5 47.6 36.8 29.5

1 14 Jan 2010 16:33 48.7 64.1 55.7 46.2 45.7 48.3 36.9 31.4

1 14 Jan 2010 16:38 49.6 63.2 56.0 44.7 47.2 50.0 37.9 34.0

1 14 Jan 2010 16:43 49.9 63.1 55.1 44.5 46.5 49.4 35.5 25.9

1 22 Jan 2010 09:57 47.4 59.2 54.7 43.8 41.0 44.4 35.3 26.5

1 22 Jan 2010 10:02 47.1 60.0 52.4 45.9 40.6 43.8 35.5 28.0

1 22 Jan 2010 10:07 46.6 59.9 52.0 45.3 40.1 43.1 35.3 28.3

1 22 Jan 2010 10:12 42.7 55.9 48.1 39.9 34.7 38.4 34.7 25.9

1 22 Jan 2010 10:30 42.2 55.7 48.1 40.1 34.6 38.1 32.8 24.7

1 22 Jan 2010 10:35 42.5 57.0 48.6 40.3 34.5 38.3 33.1 24.5

1 22 Jan 2010 10:45 56.0 64.2 57.3 49.7 45.4 52.7 48.9 37.5

1 22 Jan 2010 10:50 57.9 68.0 59.7 52.7 47.6 54.9 50.6 38.4

Table C4: Summary Measured Statistical Noise Levels – Early Morning

Measurement Start Date LAeq, dB LAMax, dB LA10, dB LA90, dB Comments Location Time

1 18 Jan 2010 06:44 58.4 61.2 59.4 57.4

1 18 Jan 2010 06:49 59.0 61.2 59.7 58.2

Activity on nearby sites 1 18 Jan 2010 06:54 59.8 78.1 60.2 58.1 starts

1 18 Jan 2010 06:59 59.2 71.1 59.6 57.8

1 18 Jan 2010 07:04 58.9 64.0 59.8 57.9

1 18 Jan 2010 07:09 59.4 65.1 60.3 58.4

1 18 Jan 2010 07:14 59.5 64.4 60.2 58.7

1 18 Jan 2010 07:19 59.3 68.2 60.2 58.1

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Table C5: Summary Measured Octave Band Leq Noise Levels Noise Levels – Early Morning

Measurement Start LAeq, Date 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k Location Time dB

1 18 Jan 2010 06:44 58.4 61.9 55.7 49.0 55.4 56.7 44.2 29.4

1 18 Jan 2010 06:49 59.0 63.2 57.2 49.6 55.8 57.3 45.1 32.2

1 18 Jan 2010 06:54 59.8 64.0 59.0 53.1 56.8 57.5 48.8 43.6

1 18 Jan 2010 06:59 59.2 62.8 59.1 49.5 55.3 57.6 46.2 30.4

1 18 Jan 2010 07:04 58.9 62.8 57.5 50.2 55.8 57.1 45.4 33.1

1 18 Jan 2010 07:09 59.4 67.0 58.4 52.3 56.3 57.6 46.1 33.6

1 18 Jan 2010 07:14 59.5 68.2 59.1 50.8 56.0 57.8 46.7 35.7

1 18 Jan 2010 07:19 59.3 64.7 58.7 50.6 55.8 57.6 46.1 32.6

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Table C6: Summary Measured Octave Band Lmax Noise Levels Noise Levels - Early Morning

Measurement Start LAMax, Date 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k Location Time dB

1 18 Jan 2010 06:44 61.2 72.7 60.3 61.0 60.2 60.2 48.2 47.9

1 18 Jan 2010 06:49 61.2 75.6 62.8 54.7 59.6 59.8 51.3 48.1

1 18 Jan 2010 06:54 78.1 84.7 84.0 79.3 78.1 72.7 64.6 60.6

1 18 Jan 2010 06:59 71.1 76.3 72.4 61.7 58.0 69.8 60.4 44.3

1 18 Jan 2010 07:04 64.0 71.7 64.4 56.8 61.4 63.0 54.5 51.1

1 18 Jan 2010 07:09 65.1 84.9 73.4 65.2 65.5 61.2 58.0 53.0

1 18 Jan 2010 07:14 64.4 82.0 71.2 59.6 60.7 61.7 56.9 53.4

1 18 Jan 2010 07:19 68.2 75.5 66.7 60.6 67.9 66.9 57.4 45.8

Table C7: Summary Measured Octave Band L90 Noise Levels Noise Levels - Early Morning

Measurement Start LA90, Date 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k Location Time dB

1 18 Jan 2010 06:44 57.4 58.9 54.1 47.5 54.2 55.6 43.2 23.1

1 18 Jan 2010 06:49 58.2 60.1 55.4 48.1 54.8 56.4 43.9 24.9

1 18 Jan 2010 06:54 58.1 60.8 55.5 48.4 54.8 56.2 44.4 26.1

1 18 Jan 2010 06:59 57.8 60.2 55.4 48.2 54.2 56.0 43.9 26.6

1 18 Jan 2010 07:04 57.9 60.4 55.6 48.5 54.6 56.1 44.1 28.0

1 18 Jan 2010 07:09 58.4 60.9 55.8 48.6 55.0 56.5 44.7 27.6

1 18 Jan 2010 07:14 58.7 62.5 56.3 48.9 55.1 56.8 45.0 29.2

1 18 Jan 2010 07:19 58.1 62.0 56.6 49.0 54.5 56.3 44.8 29.1

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APPENDIX D: DETAILS OF FIXED PLANT ITEMS

Shredding & Separating Plant Layout

Figure D1: Shredding & Separating Plant Layout

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Recycling Plant Spectral Data

Figure D2: Shredding & Separating Plant Noise Data

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1. Long Beaded Pan Conveyor

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2. Feed Chute

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3. Shredder / 4. Shredder Drive / 5. Long Extra Heavy Oscillator

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6. Long Flat Idler Conveyor

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7. & 10. Wide Electro-Magnetic Drum / 8. & 11. Drive Motors for 7 & 10 / 9. Long Vibrating Pan Conveyor / 12. Support Structure, Chutes and Maintenance Platform

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13. Long Flat Belt Sort Conveyor / 14. Sort Platform with Stairs

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15. Long Flat Idler Conveyor / 16. Motorised Undercarriage

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17. Long Flat Idler Conveyor, Catwalk & Mag Head Pulley

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18. Manual Diverter Chute / 19. Long Screen / 20. Support Structure for Screen

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21. Long Flat Idler Conveyor

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22. Vibrating Pan Conveyor / 23. Eddy Current Separator / 24. Splitter Chute

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25. Support Structure, Chutes and Maintenance Platform / 26. Long Flat Idler Conveyor

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27. Long Flat Idler Conveyor

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28. Air System

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APPENDIX E: DETAILS OF SITE PLANT

Scrap Movement

Figure E1: Scrap Movement

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RORO 1 Unloading

Figure E2: RORO 1 Unloading

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RORO 1 Engine Noise

Figure E3: RORO 1 Engine Noise

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RORO 2 Unloading

Figure E4: RORO 2 Unloading

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Rowan Scrap - Adjacent Site

Figure E5: Rowan Scrap (Adjacent Site)

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Appendix IV

Environmental Noise Impact Study (23/01/2017)

Appendix V

RECYCLING LIVES PRE-SHREDDER EXTENSION OF HOURS LONGRIDGE ROAD, PRESTON, PR2 5AR

ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE IMPACT STUDY R0862-REP04B-SJW 23 JANUARY 2017

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PRE-SHREDDER, RECYCLING LIVES

ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE IMPACT STUDY - R0862-REP04B-SJW

REPORT DETAILS

Project Pre-Shredder

Recycling Lives

Longridge Road

Preston

Client Recycling Lives

Essex Street

Preston PR1 1QE

Document Reference R0862-REP04B-SJW

Date Issued 23 January 2017

Revision Revision B

Issued By Simon Webster BEng (Hons) MIOA

Red Acoustics Limited

Unit 8 Cable Court

Pittman Way

Preston PR2 9YW

T: 01772 722 182

F: 01772 722 451

M: 07775 850 378

[email protected]

Signed

Checked By Paul Clark, Pg. Dip. IOA AMIOA, Red Acoustics Ltd

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SUMMARY

Red Acoustics has been commissioned by Recycling Lives to provide an assessment of environmental noise and vibration impact relating to operation of the Pre-Shredder plant located at Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5AR.

This report examines the source noise levels generated by the Pre-Shredder and the environmental noise conditions at the location of nearby receptors during daytime and evening periods and assess impact for the proposed extended operating hours.

The assessment indicates that there will not be any unacceptable vibration or noise disturbance on the amenity of nearby residential and office receptors during the proposed extended operating hours.

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CONTENTS

1.0  INTRODUCTION 1

2.0  DESCRIPTION OF SITE 2

Figure 2.1: Aerial Site Plan & Location of Nearby Receptors & Measurement Locations 3

Figure 2.2: Site Layout & Location of the Pre-Shredder Plant 4

3.0  DESIGN CRITERION - BS4142 5

Table 3.1: BS4142:2014 Impact Assessment Matrix 5

4.0  ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE SURVEYS 6

Figure 4.1: LA90,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Weekday Periods 10

Figure 4.2: LA90,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Weekday Statistical Analysis 10

Figure 4.3: LA90,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Saturday Periods 11

Figure 4.4: LA90,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Saturday Statistical Analysis 11

Figure 4.5: LA90,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Sunday Periods 12

Figure 4.6: LA90,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Sunday Statistical Analysis 12

Table 4.1: Background Noise Survey Summary - Residential Receptor 13

Figure 4.7: LA90,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Weekday Periods 15

Figure 4.8: LA90,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Weekday Statistical Analysis 15

Figure 4.9: LA90,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Saturday Periods 16

Figure 4.10: LA90,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Saturday Statistical Analysis 16

Figure 4.11: LA90,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Sunday Periods 17

Figure 4.12: LA90,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Sunday Statistical Analysis 17

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Table 4.2: Background Noise Survey Summary - Office Receptor 18

Figure 4.13: LAeq,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Residential Receptor Pre-Shredder Impact 19

Figure 4.14: LAeq,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Residential Receptor Pre-Shredder Impact Evening Period 19

Table 4.3: Determination of Specific Noise Level, LAeq, Tr 20

Figure 4.15: Pre-Shredder Plant Source & Receptor Noise Spectra 21

Figure 4.16: LAeq,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Office Receptor Pre-Shredder Impact 27 June 2016 22

Figure 4.17: LAeq,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Office Receptor Pre-Shredder Impact Evening Period 22

Table 4.4: Determination of Specific Noise Level, LAeq, Tr 23

Figure 4.18: LAeq,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Office Receptor Pre-Shredder Impact 28 June 2016 24

Figure 4.19: LAeq,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Office Receptor Pre-Shredder Impact 29 June 2016 24

Figure 4.20: LAeq,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Office Receptor Pre-Shredder Impact 30 June 2016 25

Figure 4.21: LAeq,5-minute Noise Survey Data - Office Receptor Pre-Shredder Impact 1st July 2016 25

5.0  NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT 26

Table 5.1: BS4142 Assessment at Residential Receptor 26

Table 5.2: BS4142 Assessment at Office Receptor 27

6.0  VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS 31

Table 6.1: BS6472 Vibration Dose Value (VDV) Ranges Which Might Result in Various Probabilities of Adverse Comment Within Residential Buildings 32

Figure 6.1: VDV,5-minute X Axis Vibration Survey Data - 27 June 2016 35

Figure 6.2: VDV,5-minute Y Axis Vibration Survey Data - 27 June 2016 36

Figure 6.3: VDV,5-minute Vertical Z Axis Vibration Survey Data - 27 June 2016 36

APPENDIX A: BS4142 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 38

APPENDIX B: NOISE SURVEY DETAILS 43

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Red Acoustics has been commissioned by Recycling Lives Limited to provide an assessment of environmental noise impact relating to operation of the Pre-Shredder plant located at Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5AR.

This report examines the source noise levels generated by the Pre-Shredder and the environmental noise conditions at the location of nearby receptors during daytime and evening periods and assesses impact for the proposed extended operating hours of:

Mon-Fri: 07.00-21:30hrs

Sat: 08.00-18.30hrs

Sun/Bank Hols: 09:00-17.00hrs

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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SITE

The industrial estate currently houses several factories and companies in trades such as scrap yards, construction, metal work, fabrication and haulage.

The industrial estate site is bounded to the north by grassland, beyond which is the The Hills residential estate which comprises of properties on Peacock Hill Close, Jeffrey Hill Close, Winter Hill Close and Pendles Hill Close as well as The Hills itself, the main access road from Longridge Road. The industrial estate is bounded to the east by Longridge Road, to the east of which are other other industrial estates. To the west the industrial estate site is bounded by a former train line-turned- public footpath, to the west of which is a large industrial warehouse/factory building. There are further industrial and warehouse premises to the south of the site.

The M6 motorway lies approximately 700m south-west of the site. The M6 is a well trafficked motorway providing vehicular access between the south and north-west of England.

The nearest noise sensitive residential receptors are the dwellings on Peacock Hill Close, approximately 300m to the north- east of the Pre-Shredder plant location. Similarly, the nearest noise sensitive commercial office receptors are Booths Headquarters office located to the South West.

The extent of the Recycling Lives site and the surrounding roads, buildings and nearby residential receptors are shown on plan in Figure 2.1 below. together with the location of the existing Pre-Shredder plant.

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Figure 2.1: Aerial Site Plan & Location of Nearby Receptors & Measurement Locations

The Pre-Shredder plant is located along the northern boundary of Recycling Lives within Rough Hey Industrial Estate, off Longridge Road, Preston. The Pre-Shredder is sited adjacent to a 6m high acoustic barrier located along the Northern boundary of Recycling Lives as shown in Figure 2.2.

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Figure 2.2: Indicative Site Layout & Location of the Pre-Shredder Plant

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3.0 DESIGN CRITERION - BS4142

An appropriate method for assessing whether or not noise from the proposed extension of hours of the recycling plant is likely to give rise to complaints is given in BS 4142: 2014 ‘Method for rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areas’ as defined in Appendix A.

The impact derived from BS4142: 2014 is based on the predicted specific LAeq noise level relative to the background sound level, which is defined as a LA90,t level. Table 3.1 presents the impact assessment matrix adopted for the purpose of the assessment.

Table 3.1: BS4142:2014 Impact Assessment Matrix

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LA90,t ≤ -10.0dBA No impact

LA90,t > -9.9dBA to ≤ 0.4 dBA Low impact

LA90,t ≥ 0.5 dBA to ≤ 4.4dBA Potential for adverse impact depending on context

LA90,t ≥ +4.5dBA Potential for significant adverse impact depending on context

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE SURVEYS

Environmental Noise Survey Positions

In order to determine the prevailing environmental noise levels at the location of nearby receptors, noise surveys were conducted at the following locations as shown in Figure 2.1 over the dates shown to represent forecasted worst case scenarios:

Receptor 1 Residential Receptor: 19 Peacock Hill Close, the Hills rear garden location

25th June to 27th June 2016 & 8th July 2016 to 11th July 2016

The microphone was located in the rear garden space at a height of 1.5m above ground level. The location was selected to be site side of the property and therefore provides an unscreened location to assess impact from the Pre-Shredder plant.

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Receptor 2 Commercial Receptor: Booth Offices

25th June 2016 to 1st July 2016

The microphone was located in the garden space at a height of 1.5m above ground level. The location was selected to be site side of the office property and therefore provides an unscreened location to assess impact from the Pre-Shredder plant.

Receptor 3: Site Location

25th June to 5th July 2016 & 1st July 2016 to 11th July 2016

During the survey period a continuous source noise monitor was located within the Recycling Lives Top Yard near to the Shredder. This source position was used to correlate activity noise generated by Recycling Lives with offsite receptor measurements.

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During the 25th June 2016 to 5th July 2016 survey period full details of the pre-shredder use and associated activity times were noted.

The measurement locations used for the surveys are identified on Figure 2.1 above.

The measured noise levels are deemed to be representative to determine the existing background noise climate at the location of the nearby noise sensitive receptors and to assess impact from normal operation of the Pre-Shredder plant.

During the survey periods, Recycling Lives operated the full site including the pre-shredder. It was not practicable to run the pre-shredder on it’s own during the survey period and therefore the resultant measured levels are deemed to be a worst case assessment because all plant is included, alongside the attendant activities of moving and loading etc.

Full survey details and instrumentation are given in Appendix B.

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Environmental Noise Survey & Background (LA90) Noise Climate Assessment

In order to determine the prevailing background environmental noise levels at the location of nearby receptors, noise surveys were conducted at the locations as shown in Figure 2.1 above.

Receptor 1: Residential Receptor

The graphs in Figures 4.1 to 4.6 indicate the LA90,5-minute noise levels as measured at the residential receptor position during the survey periods and the associated statistical analysis.

The location of the nearby residential receptors which lie 300m to the north-east of the Recycling Lives site are separated from the site by other industrial uses located on Rough Hey Industrial Estate. These industrial noise sources together with distant and local traffic movements contribute towards the noise environment which is incident on the residential receptors.

It is not practical to measure the background noise climate during a period of cessation of all nearby industrial activities for this assessment, therefore for each measurement period an assessment of the typical background noise climate and associated trends are analysed. For each monitoring period the proposed extended hours are highlighted.

It should also be noted that the data is presented as 5-minute logging periods, whereas BS 4142 requires longer 1-hour periods for daytime assessment and 15-minute logging periods for night-time. The shorter time periods provide a worst case assessment of varying noise levels.

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A summary of the background noise levels at the residential receptor is given in Table 4.1 below.

Table 4.1: Background Noise Survey Summary - Residential Receptor

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On the basis of the statistical assessment in accordance with BS4142: 2014, a background noise level of 47dBA is deemed to be an appropriate target for assessing impact from operation of the pre-shredder.

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Receptor 2: Commercial Office Receptor

The graphs in Figures 4.7 to 4.12 indicate the LA90,5-minute noise levels as measured at the commercial office receptor position (Booths Headquarters) during the survey periods.

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It should also be noted that again the data is presented as 5-minute logging periods, whereas BS 4142 requires longer 1- hour periods for daytime assessment and 15-minute logging periods for night-time. The shorter time periods provide a worst case assessment of varying noise levels.

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A summary of the background noise levels at the office receptor is given in Table 4.2 below.

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On the basis of the statistical assessment in accordance with BS4142: 2014, a background noise level of 53dBA (taken from the lowest value in Table 4.2) is deemed to be an appropriate target for assessing impact from operation of the pre-shredder even though this level is set from a Sunday period when there is little or no activity in the office spaces.

Based on the measured data presented above, the background level during the proposed operating periods has been determined by statistical analysis to be 53dB LA90,t at the office location and 47dB LA90,t at the residential location. There are instances where the level is less than this figure and also where this level is exceeded. The level was chosen as this reasonably represents the underlining background noise during the operating periods in accordance with BS 4142.

Pre-Shredder Noise Impact Survey

In order to determine impact from operation of the Pre-Shredder on nearby receptors environmental noise levels at the location of nearby receptors were continuously logged during timed operation of the pre-shredder.

Receptor 1: Residential Receptor

The graphs in Figure 4.13 and 4.14 indicate the LAeq,5-minute noise levels as measured at the residential receptor position during the timed operation of the pre-shredder. The site located monitoring noise level is also shown to identify the increase in noise from pre-arranged daytime and evening operation of the pre-shredder.

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The graph in Figure 4.13 clearly indicates that when there is a marked increase in site noise levels up to 80dBA from operation of plant items, this has little or no impact on the measured noise levels at the residential receptor location.

To establish the Specific Noise level at the residential receptors associated with operation of the Pre-Shredder plant we need to consider the difference between the typical LAeq noise levels with and without the plant operating.

By assessing impact during the evening period as shown in Figure 4.14, operation of the shredder results only in a marginal increase in the ambient noise levels between 18:30 and 19:25hrs from 51dBA to 53dBA.

The change in noise level between 18:30hrs and 19:30hrs would indicate that the specific noise level from operation of the

Pre-Shredder is 48dB LAeq at the receptor location. However, when the pre-shredder is operated between 20:00hrs and

20:40hrs the data indicates a marginal reduction in measured noise levels from 50dB LAeq with the pre-shredder operating down to 48dB LAeq without the pre-shredder operating.

Table 4.3 below indicates the measured typical LAeq noise levels with and without the plant operating and the determination of the specific noise level (LAeq, Tr) in accordance with BS 4142 assuming as a worst case scenario that ALL increases in measured noise levels are attributable to operation of the Pre-Shredder Plant only

Table 4.3: Determination of Specific Noise Level, LAeq, Tr

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Measured LAeq,5-Minute Noise Level With Plant Off 48

Calculated Specific Noise Level, LAeq, Tr (dB) 46

This correlates well with historical assessments undertaken by Red Acoustics which also indicated that the specific noise level attributable to the pre-shredder plant was determined to be 46dB LAeq. The same study indicated that there is no tonality at the receptor location associated with operation of the Pre-Shredder plant. This is clearly shown in Figure 4.15 below which indicates that all residual tonal components at these frequencies fall below NR25 and are not deemed to be significant. The graph in Figure 4.15 also clearly indicates that the residual traffic noise components dominate the noise climate at 1kHz, this being the dominant frequency for tyre noise on roads.

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The graphs in Figure 4.16 and 4.17 indicate the LAeq,5-minute noise levels as measured at the office receptor position during the timed operation of the pre-shredder. The site located monitoring noise level is also shown to identify the increase in noise from pre-arranged daytime and evening operation of the pre-shredder.

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The graph in Figure 4.16 clearly indicates that when there is a marked increase in site noise levels up to 80dBA from operation of plant items, this has little or no impact on the measured noise levels at the office receptor location.

By assessing impact during the evening period as shown in Figure 4.17, operation of the shredder results in no increase in the ambient noise levels of 53dBA between 20:00 and 20:30hrs.

Table 4.4 below indicates the measured typical LAeq noise levels with and without the plant operating and the determination of the specific noise level (LAeq, Tr) in accordance with BS 4142 assuming as a worst case scenario that ALL increases in measured noise levels are attributable to operation of the Pre-Shredder Plant only

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This correlates well with the known topography and screening by existing buildings and site boundaries.

For the assessment a specific noise level of 43dB LAeq will therefore be used for the Pre-Shredder at the office location.

This is further supported by consecutive monitoring survey data as presented in Figures 4.18 to 4.21 to below.

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5.0 NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT

BS4142 Assessment

Using the measured survey data as taken at the nearby receptors with the Pre-Shredder plant operational and also switched off, an assessment of potential impact in accordance with BS4142 can be undertaken for the noise sensitive residential and office receptors.

Details of the BS4142 assessments are given in Tables 5.1 and 5.2 below for the residential and office receptors respectively.

Table 5.1: BS4142 Assessment at Residential Receptor

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1 Predicted Specific Noise dB LAeq,t 46

2* On-time Corrections dB LAeq,t 0.0

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4 Rating Level LAeq,t 46

5 Typical Background dB LA90,15min 47

7 Difference (4) and (5) dB LAeq,t -1

9 BS4142:2014 Conclusion Low impact

* No on-time correction has been applied as the Pre-Shredder would operate for long time periods with no specific short term on/off conditions as the pre-shredder plant with run for a sustained period without intermittent use.

** No tonal or acoustic feature correction has been applied as identified above as it was not subjectively detectable at the receptor location.

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Table 5.2: BS4142 Assessment at Office Receptor

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1 Predicted Specific Noise dB LAeq,t 46

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4 Rating Level LAeq,t 46

5 Typical Background dB LA90,15min 53

7 Difference (4) and (5) dB LAeq,t -7

9 BS4142:2014 Conclusion Low impact

* No on-time correction has been applied as the Pre-Shredder would operate for long time periods with no specific short term on/off conditions as the pre-shredder plant with run for a sustained period without intermittent use.

** No tonal or acoustic feature correction has been applied as identified above as it was not subjectively detectable at the receptor location.

The results in Tables 5.1 and 5.2 indicate that impact is low and complaints are unlikely at the location of nearby receptors during normal operation of the Pre-Shredding Plant over the proposed extended operating hours of:

Mon-Fri: 07.00-21:30hrs

Sat: 08.00-18.30hrs

Sun/Bank Hols: 09:00-17.00hrs

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Noise Ingress - BS8233: 2014

Although the BS4142 assessment indicates that noise impact from normal operation of the Pre-shredding Plant indicates complaints are unlikely, an assessment of noise ingress into the existing residential dwellings has also been undertaken to determine potential impact on the amenity of the residential spaces.

BS8233: 2014 ‘Guidance on sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings’ provides appropriate broadband criteria for acceptable intrusive noise levels in dwellings, specifically bedroom and living room areas, due to ‘anonymous’ noise, such as road and rail traffic.

Although the target criteria cited BS8233 are specific to ‘anonymous’ noise, such as road and rail traffic, the target criteria defined in BS8233 will be used as a suitable basis for assessment.

It is therefore recommended that, in order to maintain the amenity of dwellings in terms of noise impact, the following criteria be applied for the proposed residential development during daytime and night-time periods:

Living Rooms & Studios, daytime (0700 to 2300): 35 dB LAeq,16-hour

Bedrooms (0700 to 2300) 35 dB LAeq,16-hour

Bedrooms (2300 to 0700) 30 dB LAeq,8-hour

Garden Spaces (0700 to 2300): 50 dB LAeq to 55 dB LAeq

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Noise Ingress Assessment

By taking into account the levels of specific noise measured at the site from operation of the Shredder Plant (46dB LAeq), likely areas of façade elements, the acoustic characteristics of the noise sensitive receiving spaces (i.e. living rooms and bedrooms) and the likely volume of receiving rooms an assessment of noise ingress can be undertaken.

Noise ingress calculations, conducted in accordance with the requirements BS8233, using standard double glazed units (e.g. 4-16-4) and standard trickle vents indicate the target criteria cited by BS8233 are expected to be comfortably satisfied within habitable Living Room and Bedroom Spaces.

Similarly, compliance with the target garden amenity will also be comfortably satisfied during daytime periods from normal operation of the Pre-Shredder plant during daytime operation.

Additional Mitigation

Although the assessment indicates that there will be no undue disturbance to nearby receptors during the proposed extended operating hours for the Pre-Shredder. Additional noise control measures have been proposed for a part covered enclosure of the main fragmentizer Hammer Mill. The details are shown below with the external thermal wall and roof cladding to comprise KS1000 RW thermal cladding.

The laboratory sound insulation performance for Kingspan KS1000 is 21dB Rw. Although there will be limited attenuation of low frequency noise using the proposed enclosure, there will be some notable reductions in mid-high frequency metal noise which will reduce impact from the site, albeit very marginal at the location of the receptors.

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6.0 VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS

Vibration Design Criterion

BS6472-1: 2008 ‘Guide to Evaluation of human exposure to vibration in buildings’ provides guidance on predicting human response to vibration in buildings over the frequency range 0.5 Hz to 80 Hz. Frequency weighting curves for human beings exposed to whole-body vibration are included, together with advice on measurement methods to be employed. Methods of assessing continuous, intermittent and impulsive vibration are presented.

Part 1 of BS 6472 describes how to determine the Vibration Dose Value (VDV) from frequency-weighted vibration measurements. The vibration dose value is used to estimate the probability of adverse comment which might be expected from human beings experiencing vibration inside buildings. Consideration is given to the time of day and use made of occupied space in buildings, whether residential, office or workshop.

In residential spaces, adverse comment about building vibrations is likely when the vibration levels to which occupants are exposed are only slightly above thresholds of perception.

Building vibrations as they affect people can be classified usefully according to a combination of descriptions. The time history of the vibration input to the subject can be:

continuous;

intermittent;

or occasional.

The way in which people perceive building vibration depends on various factors, including the vibration frequency and direction. Different frequency weightings are required for different axes of motion. The frequency range concerned is 0.5 Hz to 80 Hz for the three translational axes: fore-and-aft, lateral and vertical.

Intermittent vibration is vibration which is perceived in separately identifiable repeated bursts. Its onset can be sudden, or there might be a gradual onset and termination bounding a more sustained event. Bursts may happen several to many times in a day or night period.

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The effect of building vibration on the people within is assessed by finding the appropriate vibration dose. Present knowledge shows that this type of vibration is best evaluated with the vibration dose value (VDV).

In the determination of vibration that is or will be experienced by people in buildings, the vibration should be either measured or estimated appropriately, so that the VDV can be derived.

The object of measurement is to quantify the frequency weighted acceleration of the motion and to derive from it the VDV for the exposed person(s) over day and/or night evaluation periods.

When the appropriately-weighted vibration measurements or predictions have been used to derive the VDV for either 16 h (daytime) or 8 h (night-time) at the relevant places of interest, their significance in terms of human response for people in those places can be derived from Table 6.1. The judgement made is of the probability that the determined vibration dose might result in adverse comment by those who experience it.

Table 6.1: BS6472 Vibration Dose Value (VDV) Ranges Which Might Result in Various Probabilities of Adverse Comment Within Residential Buildings

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Vibration Survey

In order to determine the risk of disturbance to occupants of the nearby receptors due to vibration induced by site activity at Recycling lives, measurements of ground-borne vibration were conducted by Red Acoustics using a triaxial accelerometer mounted on an area of compacted ground at the source and receiver locations.

Continuous measurements of vibration dose values (VDV) were logged in 5-minute samples at each location.

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A triaxial accelerometer was mounted on the ground using a DIN mounting plate fitted with ground spikes. The accelerometer was mounted with the following orientation:

• Channel 1: X-Axis (Horizontal)

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• Channel 3: Z-Axis (Vertical)

In order to determine the prevailing environmental vibration levels at the location of nearby receptors, vibration surveys were conducted at the following locations as shown in Figure 2.1 over the dates shown:

Receptor 1 Residential Receptor: 19 Peacock Hill Close, the Hills rear garden location

25th June to 27th June 2016 & 8th July 2016 to 13th July 2016

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Receptor 2 Commercial Receptor: Booth Offices

25th June 2016 to 5th July 2016

During the survey period a continuous source vibration monitor was located within the Recycling Lives Top Yard near to the Shredder and Pre-Shredder. This source position was used to correlate activity vibration generated by Recycling Lives with offsite receptor measurements. For all receptor locations the vibration DIN mounting plate was firmly bedded onto compressed earth to provide a good contact with the ground.

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Vibration Measurement Results

Figures 6.1 to 6.3 indicate the measured VDV ground borne vibration duration on 27 June 2016 at all measurement locations for the X, Y & Z axes respectively.

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The 16-hour daytime level will also fall below the target for low probability of adverse comment in each axial direction.

Assessment

Vibration levels within the receptor buildings should be no greater than those measured externally. Properties located further away from the site would be subject to lower levels of vibration assuming there are no geological faults or other peculiarities that affect the propagation of vibration. If it is assumed that there is no reduction in the level of ground-borne vibration as it passes into the building, then no disturbance of occupants of the proposed buildings is expected due to vibration in the structure.

It is typically found that the vibration levels measured in the ground at a site transfer efficiently into a building on the site, if the ground is reasonably firm. The efficiency of the transfer of vibration from one element to another will depend on the ratio of the masses of the elements. Therefore, the heavier the building, the lower the induced vibration levels will be due to vibration in the ground. In the simplest analysis, for every doubling of the total mass of a building, the vibration levels in the building would be 3dB lower. A heavier structure will minimise the potential excitation of the building structure.

The measured Vibration Dose Values indicate that adverse comment will not be expected from residents or occupants of the office during normal operation of the Pre-Shredder over the proposed operating times. Therefore no vibration mitigation measures are considered necessary for the proposed Pre-Shredder operation,

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APPENDIX A: BS4142 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

measurement locations

• Choose outdoor measurement locations that will give results that are representative of the ambient sound and residual sound at the assessment location(s). Make the measurement of the ambient sound level, the residual sound level and the background sound level at a height of 1.2 m to 1.5 m above the ground, unless there is a specific reason to use an alternative height (which should be justified), and under similar conditions, e.g. similar influence of reflections and measurement height above the ground. Where practical, minimize the influence of reflections by making the measurements at least 3.5 m from any reflecting surface other than the ground.

• Where it is necessary to undertake measurements above ground floor level, choose a location which is approximately 1 m from the facade on the relevant floor of the building if it is not practical to make the measurements at least 3.5 m from the facade at this elevation.

precautions against interference

• Take precautions to minimize the influence on the measurements from sources of interference such as:

• a) wind passing over the diaphragm of the microphone of a sound measuring system, which can generate interference

• b) rain falling on the microphone windshield or nearby surfaces, which can cause interference

• c) electrical and electromagnetic interference, which can be caused in the sound measuring system by, for example, nearby power cables or radio transmitters; and

• d) temperature

• An effective windshield should be used to minimize turbulence at the microphone.

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• attributable to industrial source only (i.e. compressor noise) and excluding influence from other noise sources

•LAeq,1hr day-time (07:00-23:00hrs)

•LAeq,15min night-time (23:00-07:00hrs)

ambient noise level at the receptor location, La

• all sound present including all sources

•LAeq,T

residual noise level at the receptor location, Lr

• ambient noise with specific noise excluded (i.e. compressor switched “off”).

•LAeq,T

determination of the specific sound level

• Correct for the effect of the residual sound by using the following formula:

•LS = 10Lg(10^La/10 - 10^Lr/10)

• Where it is not possible to determine the specific sound level by measurement of the ambient sound level and the residual sound level at the assessment location(s), for example, because the difference between the ambient sound level and the residual sound level is ≤3 dB, determine the specific sound level by a combination of measurement and calculation. Report the method of calculation in detail and give the reason for using it.

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• The background sound level is an underlying level of sound over a period, T, and might in part be an indication of relative quietness at a given location. It does not reflect the occurrence of transient and/or higher sound level events and is generally governed by continuous or semi-continuous sounds.

• In using the background sound level in the method for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound it is important to ensure that values are reliable and suitably represent both the particular circumstances and periods of interest. For this purpose, the objective is not simply to ascertain a lowest measured background sound level, but rather to quantify what is typical during particular time periods.

• Among other considerations, diurnal patterns can have a major influence on background sound levels and, for example, the middle of the night can be distinctly different (and potentially of lesser importance) compared to the start or end of the night-time period for sleep purposes. Furthermore, in this general context it can also be necessary to separately assess weekends and weekday periods.

• Since the intention is to determine a background sound level in the absence of the specific sound that is under consideration, it is necessary to understand that the background sound level can in some circumstances legitimately include industrial and/or commercial sounds that are present as separate to the specific sound.

• Care is necessary in circumstances where background sound levels are low to ensure that self-generated and electrical noise within the measurement system does not unduly influence reported values, which might be the case if the measured background sound levels are less than 10 dB above the noise floor of the measuring system.

• Where possible, measure the background sound level at the assessment location(s). If this is not possible measure at an alternative location where the residual sound is comparable to the assessment location(s). A detailed justification for considering this should be reported.

• NOTE In determining whether an alternative location is suitable for carrying out measurements of the background sound level it is important to take account of all contributing factors that might influence the measurement and assessment procedure. As far as is practicable, uncertainty in any measurement at an alternative location ought to be minimized and the extent of uncertainty reported.

• Ensure that the measurement time interval is sufficient to obtain a representative value of the background sound level for the period of interest. This should comprise continuous measurements of normally not less than 15 min intervals, which can be contiguous or disaggregated.

• The monitoring duration should reflect the range of background sound levels for the period being assessed. In practice, there is no “single” background sound level as this is a fluctuating parameter. However, the background sound level used for the assessment should be representative of the period being assessed.

• To fully understand the context in which the sound from an industrial and/or commercial source(s) is being assessed, describe and report the sources of sound which comprise the acoustic environment.

•LA90 of residual noise

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• Certain acoustic features can increase the significance of impact over that expected from a basic comparison between the specific sound level and the background sound level. Where such features are present at the assessment location, add a character correction to the specific sound level to obtain the rating level.

• This can be approached in three ways:

• a) subjective method;

• Where appropriate, establish a rating penalty for sound based on a subjective assessment of its characteristics. This would also be appropriate where a new source cannot be measured because it is only proposed at that time, but the characteristics of similar sources can subjectively be assessed.

• Correct the specific sound level if a tone, impulse or other characteristic occurs, or is expected to be present, for new or modified sound sources.

• Tonality

• For sound ranging from not tonal to prominently tonal the Joint Nordic Method gives a correction of between 0 dB and +6 dB for tonality. Subjectively, this can be converted to a penalty of 2 dB for a tone which is just perceptible at the noise receptor, 4 dB where it is clearly perceptible, and 6 dB where it is highly perceptible.

• Impulsivity

• A correction of up to +9 dB can be applied for sound that is highly impulsive, considering both the rapidity of the change in sound level and the overall change in sound level. Subjectively, this can be converted to a penalty of 3 dB for impulsivity which is just perceptible at the noise receptor, 6 dB where it is clearly perceptible, and 9 dB where it is highly perceptible.

• Other sound characteristics

• Where the specific sound features characteristics that are neither tonal nor impulsive, though otherwise are readily distinctive against the residual acoustic environment, a penalty of 3 dB can be applied.

• Intermittency

• When the specific sound has identifiable on/off conditions, the specific sound level ought to be representative of the time period of length equal to the reference time interval which contains the greatest total amount of on time. This can necessitate measuring the specific sound over a number of shorter sampling periods that are in combination less than the reference time interval in total, and then calculating the specific sound level for the reference time interval allowing for time when the specific sound is not present. If the intermittency is readily distinctive against the residual acoustic environment, a penalty of 3 dB can be applied.

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• b) objective method for tonality;

• If the subjective method is not sufficient for assessing the audibility of tones in sound or the prominence of impulsive sounds, use the one-third octave method and/or the reference methods, as appropriate.

• The precision used in the assessment should be appropriate to the method chosen and the uncertainties associated with it. If the reference method approach is adopted it might be appropriate to work to a precision of one decimal place and then round the rating level to the nearest integer value. If an approximation value is used then integer values should be used throughout.

• One-third octave method: Identify tones using the method given in Annex C of BS 4142:2014, then add a correction of 6 dB if a tone is present.

• c) reference method.

• When the one-third octave method is not sufficient, use the reference method for assessing the audibility of tones given in Annex D of BS4142: 2014, which produces a penalty on a sliding scale from 0.0 dB to 6.0 dB.

• Use the reference method given in Annex E of BS4142: 2014 for measuring the prominence of impulsive sounds, which produces penalties in the range 0.0 dB to 9.0 dB.

• apply +5 dB correction for acoustic features where present (i.e. tones, clatters, thumps whines etc.).

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APPENDIX B: NOISE SURVEY DETAILS

Location

Recycling Lives & The Hills

Longridge Road

Preston

Survey Dates

Receptor 1 Residential Receptor: 19 Peacock Hill Close, the Hills rear garden location

25th June to 27th June 2016 & 8th July 2016 to 11th July 2016

Receptor 2 Commercial Receptor: Booth Offices

25th June 2016 to 1st July 2016

Receptor 3: Site Location

25th June to 5th July 2016 & 1st July 2016 to 11th July 2016

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Weather

Personnel Present During Survey Srt-Up & Collection

Simon Webster - Red Acoustics Limited

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Instrumentation

Equipment Location Type Number Manufacturer Serial Number Description

Sound & Vibration SV985A Svantek 34512 Meter

Residential Receptor Accelerometer SV12 Svantek D8401

Sound & Vibration SV985A Svantek 36674 Meter Office Receptor

Accelerometer SV12 Svantek C9467

Sound & Vibration SV985A Svantek 45529 Meter Site Position

Accelerometer SV12 Svantek D4238

Sound & Vibration SV985 Svantek 20894 Meter Residential Receptor July Survey Accelerometer PCB 356B18 PCB 113409

Sound Level Meter SVAN 957 Type 1 Svantek 28043 Site Position July Survey Vibration Meter Type 140 Type 1 Norsonic 1402793

All Sound Calibrator SV33 Svantek 43076

Methodology

Before and after the measurements the Savntek 958 and 958A and 957 were check calibrated to an accuracy of ±0.3dB using the Calibrator. The calibrator produces a sound pressure level of 114 dB re 2x10-5 Pa @ 1kHz.

The sound level meter microphone was set at a height of 1.5 metres above ground level. Noise levels were recorded in 5 minute durations throughout the survey period.

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Calibration Certificates

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APPENDIX C: SUMMARY RESULTS

Survey Results

Table C1summarises the broadband results obtained from the surveys.

All survey data is securely held on file by Red Acoustics and is available on request by emailing [email protected] quoting project R0862-REP04B-SJW.

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Appendix V

Environmental Noise Impact Study (16/08/2018)

Appendix V

RECYCLING LIVES LONGRIDGE ROAD, PRESTON, PR2 5AR

ASSESSMENT OF FRAGMENTISER PLANT USE BETWEEN 07:00 - 07:30 AND 17:30 - 20:00 MONDAY TO FRIDAY

R1521-REP01-PB 16 JULY 2018

RED ACOUSTICS LIMITED Unit 8 Cable Court, Pittman Way, Preston PR2 9YW T 01772 722 182 F 01772 722 451 [email protected] www.redacoustics.co.uk Registered Company Number 6460126 RECYCLING CENTRE, LONGRIDGE ROAD, PRESTON

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REPORT DETAILS

Project Assessment of fragmentiser plant use between 07:00 - 07:30 and 17:30 - 20:00 Monday to Friday

Client Recycling Lives

Essex Street

Preston PR1 1QE

Document Reference R1521-REP01-PB

Revision A

Date Issued 16 July 2018

Issued By Paul Bentley BSc (Hons), MSc, Pg. Dip IOA MIOA

Red Acoustics Limited

Unit 8 Cable Court

Pittman Way

Preston PR2 9YW

T: 01772 722 182

F: 01772 722 451

M: 07740405006

[email protected]

Signed

Checked By Simon Webster BEng. (Hons) MIOA

Signed

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SUMMARY

Red Acoustics has been commissioned by Recycling Lives to provide an assessment of the noise impact of extending the hours of operation of the fragmentiser plant from 07:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday to 07:00 - 20:00 Monday to Friday.

To undertake the assessment the methodology in BS4142:2014 - Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound has been followed.

The results of the assessment demonstrate that the use of the fragmentiser plant between 07:00 - 07:30 and between 17:30 and 20:00 would result in a low impact.

Based on the results of the assessment, extending the use of the fragmentiser working hours does not conflict with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework and noise is not a constraint to development in this regard.

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CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SITE 2

3.0 PLANNING POLICY AND DESIGN CRITERIA 4

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE SURVEYS 7

5.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT 18

6.0 CONCLUSION 19

APPENDIX A: NOISE SURVEY DETAILS 20

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Red Acoustics has been commissioned by Recycling Lives Limited to provide an assessment of the use of the fragmentiser plant between the hours of 07:00 - 07:30 and 17:30 - 20:00 Monday to Friday. The information provided in the assessment accompanies the planning submission made by Recycling Lives to Lancashire County Council as the Minerals and Waste Planning Authority. The information presented in the report will allow the noise impact to be considered fully by the Authority in determination of their decision to allow the Local Planning Authority to determine an application to extend the hours of use currently approved under consent LCC/2017/0017 issued by Lancashire County Council.

Condition 3 of planning consent LCC/2017/0017 issued by Lancashire County Council allows the use of the fragmentiser plant between the hours of 07:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) and 08:30 - 13:00 Saturdays. The application seeks to vary this condition to allow the fragmentiser plant to be used between 07:00 - 20:00 Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) and 08:30 - 13:00 Saturday.

The methodology in BS4142:2014 - Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound has been used to undertake an assessment to determine impact from use of the fragmentiser between the proposed extended time periods. Background sound measurements have been undertaken over several days between 07:00 - 07:30 and 17:30 - 20:00 Monday to Friday as well as measurements to determine the ‘Specific Sound Level'1 from the plant when processing materials and operating normally.

The specific sound level from the fragmentiser plant was not audible at the receptor position (defined as to the rear of 20 Peacock Hill Close, PR2 5BU) due to contamination from other industrial activity across Rough Hey Industrial Estate and residual road traffic noise.

To determine the specific noise level of the Fragmentiser, the guidance given in Appendix A of BS4142: 2014 has been followed. The use of a surrogate positions and prediction methods has been used to determine the specific noise level of the fragmentiser. The calculated ‘Specific Sound Level' together with ‘background sound’ measurements has been used to assess impact for the proposed extended hours of the fragmentiser in accordance with BS4142: 2014.

The methodology and results of this assessment are presented in this report.

1 Where text is highlighted in italicised bold this means that the word or phrase of words are defined in BS4142:2014

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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SITE

The Rough Hey Industrial Estate currently houses several factories and companies in trades such as scrap yards, recycling plants, construction, metal work, fabrication and haulage. Recycling Lives site is located towards the South West of the estate with Booths site directly adjacent to the South West and RSM scrap metals directly adjacent to the North East. In the wider context the site is adjoined by The Spa distribution centre to the North West and the remainder of the Rough Hey estate to the North East and The Roman Way Industrial Estate to the South East.

The closest residential receptors are located to the North East at The Hills which comprises properties on Peacock Hill Close, Jeffrey Hill Close, Winter Hill Close and Pendles Hill Close and The Hills. The closest residential receptor is 20 Peacock Hill Close which is 340m in distance from the fragmentiser housing as shown in Figure 2.1.

Figure 2.1: Aerial Site Plan & Location of Nearby Receptors & Measurement Location

20 Peacock Hill Close

Fragmentiser

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The Fragmentiser plant is located along the North East boundary of Recycling Lives. The fragmentiser is sited adjacent to a 6m high concrete boundary fence. A plan of the site layout along with the fragmentiser highlighted is shown in Figure 2.2 below.

Figure 2.2: Indicative Site Layout & Location of the Fragmentiser Plant

Conveyor systems

Fragmentiser Hammers

Ferrous Picking Shed

Trommell Screen

Control, Motor & Hydraulic Plant Room

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3.0 PLANNING POLICY AND DESIGN CRITERIA

National Planning Practice is guided by the National Planning Policy Framework. With regard to Noise the Framework states the following:

Planning policies and decisions should take account of the acoustic environment and consider:

• whether or not a significant adverse effect is occurring or likely to occur;

• whether or not an adverse effect is occurring or likely to occur and;

• whether or not a good standard of amenity can be achieved.

In line with the Explanatory Note of the Noise Policy Statement for England, this would include identifying whether the overall effect of the noise exposure (including the impact during the construction phase wherever applicable) is, or would be, above or below the significant observed adverse effect level and the lowest observed adverse effect level for the given situation.

The terms ‘significant adverse impact’ and ‘other adverse impacts’ are defined in the explanatory notes of the ‘Noise Policy Statement for England (NPSE) which states:

There are two established concepts from toxicology that are currently being applied to noise impacts, for example, by the World Health Organisation. They are:

No Observed Effect Level : This is the level below which no effect can be detected. In simple terms, below this level, there is no detectable effect on health and quality of life due to the noise.

Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level : This is the level above which adverse effects on health and quality of life can be detected.

Extending these concepts for the purpose of this NPSE leads to the concept of a significant observed adverse effect level.

Significant Observed Adverse Effect Level : This is the level above which significant adverse effects on health and quality of life occur.

These are summarised in Table 3.1 below.

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Table 3.1: Explanation of Noise Exposure Hierarchy

Increasing Effect Perception Examples of Outcomes Action Levels

No specific Not No Effect No Observed Effect measures noticeable required

Noticeable Noise can be heard, but does not cause any change in behaviour No specific and or attitude. Can slightly affect the acoustic character of the area No Observed Adverse Effect measures not intrusive but not such that there is a perceived change in the quality of life. required

Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level

Noise can be heard and causes small changes in behaviour and/or attitude, e.g. turning up volume of television; speaking more loudly; Noticeable Mitigate and closing windows for some of the time because of the noise. and Observed Adverse Effect reduce to a Potential for non-awakening sleep disturbance. Affects the intrusive minimum acoustic character of the area such that there is a perceived change in the quality of life.

Significant Observed Adverse Effect Level

The noise causes a material change in behaviour and/or attitude, e.g. having to keep windows closed most of the time, avoiding Noticeable certain activities during periods of intrusion. Potential for sleep Significant Observed and Avoid disturbance resulting in difficulty in getting to sleep, premature Adverse Effect disruptive awakening and difficulty in getting back to sleep. Quality of life diminished due to change in acoustic character of the area.

Extensive and regular changes in behaviour and/or an inability to Noticeable mitigate effect of noise leading to psychological stress or and Unacceptable Adverse physiological effects, e.g. regular sleep deprivation/awakening; loss Prevent very Effect of appetite, significant, medically definable harm, e.g. auditory and disruptive non-auditory

It should be noted that no specific noise limits for NPPF have been defined in Table 3.1 above, however, guidance from other acoustic standards may be employed to determine suitable levels within the overall principal of the National Planning Policy Framework.

An appropriate method for assessing whether or not noise from the proposed extension of hours of the recycling plant is likely to give rise to complaints is given in BS 4142: 2014 - Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound.

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The impact derived from BS4142: 2014 is based on the ‘Specific Sound Level’ relative to the ‘Background Sound Lev- el’. Table 3.2 presents the impact assessment matrix adopted for the purpose of the assessment.

Table 3.2: BS4142:2014 Impact Assessment Matrix

Target BS4142:2014 Conculsion Adopted NPSE Criteria Policy Position

LA90,t ≤ -10dBA No impact No Observed Effect No specific measures required

LA90,t > -10dBA to ≤ 0dBA Low impact

Potential for adverse impact Lowest Observed Adverse Mitigate and reduce to a LA90,t ≥ 0dBA to ≤ 10dBA depending on context Effect Level minimum

Potential for significant Significant Observed Adverse LA90,t ≥ 10dBA adverse impact depending Avoid Effect Level on context

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE SURVEYS

In designing the survey it was evident that sound from the fragmentiser plant was not clearly audible at the receptor position at the rear of 20 Peacock Hill Close and the ‘Specific Sound Level’ of the fragmentiser could not be clearly measured at this location. Therefore, it was decided to monitor at a position closer to the fragmentiser (as well as the residential receptor simultaneously) to determine the ‘Specific Sound Level’ in accordance with Example 11 in Appendix A of BS4142:2014.

To complete this assessment, synchronised monitoring was undertaken on site (to establish the source noise level and activity), at a position outside of Rowan Scrap Metal, on the earth bund adjacent to the TW Fabrication as well as to the rear of 20 Peacock Hill Close.

The surveys were conducted on the evening on the 27th June 2018 between 17:30 and 19:15, with all meters having their clocks synchronised prior to the start of the survey against Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). During the survey, Recycling Lives ran the fragmentiser along with the ancillary services required to process material. This included motors, hydraulics, loading grabs, conveyors, trommell screen and picking lines.

In accordance with the methodology in BS 4142:2014, ‘Background Sound Level’ monitoring was also undertaken to the rear of 20 Peacock Hill Close between 16th - 23rd May 2018 during both the 07:00 - 07:30 and 17:30 - 20:00 periods. Monitoring was also undertaken on site during the same periods to ascertain periods of use of the fragmentiser to correlate the measurements against.

Figure 4.1 below presents the survey locations. Figures 4.2 to 4.4 below present the LAeq,1s graphical results from the surveys undertaken on 27th June 2018. Table 4.1 presents the ‘Background Sound Level’ measurements for the surveys undertaken between 16th - 23rd May 2018.

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Figure 4.1: Survey Locations

MP3 - 20 Peacock Hill Close

MP2 - On-top of Earth Bund

MP1 - Outside RSM

MP4 - On-site monitoring position

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19:17:59

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Processing 18:48:35

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Results - 27th June 2018

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Results - 27th June 2018 17:49:54

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Time (1s Log Periods) 18:55:07

18:54:31

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18:52:43

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stops

18:50:19

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Processing 18:48:31

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Results - 27 June 2018 18:43:07 18:42:31

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0

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Pa dB re: 2x10 L

5 - Figure 4.4: Figure

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Table 4.1: Background Sound Level Measurements

Date Log Start Time Duration LAeq,5min LA90,5min

16 May 2018 17:30 05:00 50.6 41.9

16 May 2018 17:35 05:00 46.5 43.1

16 May 2018 17:40 05:00 46.8 42.9

16 May 2018 17:45 05:00 48.2 42.2

16 May 2018 17:50 05:00 42.7 40.1

16 May 2018 17:55 05:00 45.3 39.2

16 May 2018 18:00 05:00 48.9 39.6

16 May 2018 18:05 05:00 41.0 38.0

16 May 2018 18:10 05:00 45.9 39.9

16 May 2018 18:15 05:00 44.2 37.6

16 May 2018 18:20 05:00 47.3 39.9

16 May 2018 18:25 05:00 44.9 39.0

16 May 2018 18:30 05:00 40.6 36.8

16 May 2018 18:35 05:00 41.8 36.4

16 May 2018 18:40 05:00 40.7 36.8

16 May 2018 18:45 05:00 42.8 39.0

16 May 2018 18:50 05:00 44.7 40.8

16 May 2018 18:55 05:00 44.1 41.0

16 May 2018 19:00 05:00 49.3 39.5

16 May 2018 19:05 05:00 47.1 41.2

16 May 2018 19:10 05:00 44.5 40.7

16 May 2018 19:15 05:00 44.0 39.8

16 May 2018 19:20 05:00 45.4 40.9

16 May 2018 19:25 05:00 45.4 39.0

16 May 2018 19:30 05:00 38.7 36.1

16 May 2018 19:35 05:00 41.0 37.2

16 May 2018 19:40 05:00 40.8 37.9

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Date Log Start Time Duration LAeq,5min LA90,5min

16 May 2018 19:45 05:00 41.2 37.5

16 May 2018 19:50 05:00 41.0 38.0

16 May 2018 19:55 05:00 39.2 36.6

17 May 2018 07:00 05:00 45.3 43.3

17 May 2018 07:05 05:00 45.9 43.0

17 May 2018 07:10 05:00 50.2 42.6

17 May 2018 07:15 05:00 47.4 43.2

17 May 2018 07:20 05:00 54.8 46.2

17 May 2018 07:25 05:00 50.4 44.7

17 May 2018 17:30 05:00 46.1 40.4

17 May 2018 17:35 05:00 42.2 39.7

17 May 2018 17:40 05:00 44.0 41.3

17 May 2018 17:45 05:00 44.1 41.8

17 May 2018 17:50 05:00 44.5 41.2

17 May 2018 17:55 05:00 42.4 39.1

17 May 2018 18:00 05:00 43.0 38.4

17 May 2018 18:05 05:00 41.3 38.5

17 May 2018 18:10 05:00 44.0 39.3

17 May 2018 18:15 05:00 43.4 40.3

17 May 2018 18:20 05:00 45.8 39.1

17 May 2018 18:25 05:00 42.3 38.1

17 May 2018 18:30 05:00 45.0 38.3

17 May 2018 18:35 05:00 43.1 38.3

17 May 2018 18:40 05:00 40.9 37.1

17 May 2018 18:45 05:00 40.6 37.0

17 May 2018 18:50 05:00 44.4 37.5

17 May 2018 18:55 05:00 43.2 37.5

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Date Log Start Time Duration LAeq,5min LA90,5min

17 May 2018 19:00 05:00 42.7 36.2

17 May 2018 19:05 05:00 41.3 36.7

17 May 2018 19:10 05:00 42.1 37.5

17 May 2018 19:15 05:00 43.2 37.2

17 May 2018 19:20 05:00 45.9 36.4

17 May 2018 19:25 05:00 50.3 36.6

17 May 2018 19:30 05:00 44.0 37.3

17 May 2018 19:35 05:00 41.3 36.2

17 May 2018 19:40 05:00 40.0 35.4

17 May 2018 19:45 05:00 41.3 37.1

17 May 2018 19:50 05:00 41.2 35.2

17 May 2018 19:55 05:00 41.1 35.3

18 May 2018 07:00 05:00 54.0 52.9

18 May 2018 07:05 05:00 53.6 52.3

18 May 2018 07:10 05:00 54.0 52.3

18 May 2018 07:15 05:00 54.7 52.4

18 May 2018 07:20 05:00 58.0 55.0

18 May 2018 07:25 05:00 54.9 52.6

23 May 2018 07:00 05:00 45.4 43.1

23 May 2018 07:05 05:00 48.0 43.6

23 May 2018 07:10 05:00 47.6 44.1

23 May 2018 07:15 05:00 47.2 45.0

23 May 2018 07:20 05:00 49.1 46.7

23 May 2018 07:25 05:00 49.7 47.2

Based on the background survey the typical LA90,t during the morning period 07:00 - 07:30 is 44dB and during the evening between 17:30 - 20:00 it is 39dB. These values have therefore been used as the background values in the BS4142:2014 assessment below. During the above surveys, source noise measurements on site (MP4) were also taken to verify that no activity was being undertaken on the Recycling Lives site. This data is presented graphically in Figure 4.5 below.

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20:45

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- 12:45

Time (5min Log Periods) 17 12:30

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- Period of time Frag Working ~80dB

11:45 16

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During the survey for the ‘Specific Sound Level’ assessment undertaken on 27th June 2018, notes were made of when activity started and stopped at the Recycling Lives site. Fragmentiser processing was noted to be active between 18:34:15 and 18:48:22. This limited time period was due to an electrical fault and cessation of activity.

Figure 4.6 below graphically presents the 5 minute noise logging periods for the receptor position (MP3) with the following notation:

• YELLOW BARS: without contribution from the fragmentiser and ancillary operations but including the pre shredder and loading grabs. Can be considered to be the ‘Residual Sound Level’ in terms of BS4142:2014 assessment.

• BLUE BARS: with the fragmentiser and ancillary operations including the pre shredder and loading grab running normally and processing material. Considered to be the ‘Ambient Sound Level’ in terms of BS4142:2014 assessment

• GREEN BARS: with the fragmentiser and ancillary operations including the pre shredder and loading grab running but with no material being processed.

Based on the survey between the start and stop periods, the LAeq,t was noted to be 59dB at MP3. Notes taking during the survey indicate that levels prior to 18:20:00 are free from noise associated with the fragmentiser plant except for the pre- shredder and loading grab, which is currently part of the approved and accepted background. Analysis of the measurement period prior to the on period (blue bars) indicates that the period LAeq,t was 52dB.

These values have been used in the BS4142:2014 assessment to determine the specific sound level from the fragmentiser plant when processing material. The specific sound level is determined through logarithmic subtraction of the ‘Residual Sound Level’ from the ‘Ambient Sound Level’ using the following formula:

Ls= 10 x Log10 (10La/10 - 10Lr/10)

Where: Ls = the Specific Sound Source Level dB LAeq,t

La = the Ambient Sound Level dB LAeq,t

Lr = the Residual Sound Level dB LAeq,t

Based on the calculation the Specific Sound Source is calculated to be 57dB LAeq,t at MP3 outside RSM. This figure can then be used to predict the level at the nearest noise sensitive receptor at the rear of 20 Peacock Hill Close.

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19:07:43

by events - contaminated by vehicle pass Period

19:02:39

18:57:35 18:52:31

shredder - 18:47:27

Pre Loading grab Frag motor Cyclone Converyors Trommel Processing Stops

Sound Sources ------

18:42:23 18:37:19 Time (5min Log Periods) shredder

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Processing Starts 18:32:15

Pre Loading grab Frag motor Frag hammers proccessing material Cyclone Converyors Trommel

Sound Sources ------

18:27:11

18:22:07 by events - contaminated by vehicle pass Period

18:17:03 18:11:59 shredder - Pre Loading grab

Measurement Periods Measurement Sound Sources - - Aeq,5min 18:06:55 L

62 60 58 56 54 52 50 48 46

Aeq,t 5 Pa - dB re: 2x10 L Figure 4.6: Figure

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5.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT

An impact assessment from the proposed extended hours of operation has been undertaken using the guidance in BS4142:2014. Using the measured survey data as taken at the nearby receptors with the fragmentiser plant on and off, an assessment of potential impact in accordance with BS4142:2014 can be undertaken for the noise sensitive residential receptors. Details of the BS4142:2014 assessments are given in Tables 5.1 below for the proposed morning and evening extended operating periods.

Table 5.1: BS4142:2014 Assessment

Morning (07:00 - 07:30) Evening (17:30 - 20:00) Parameter Comments Period Assessment Period Assessment

Measured Ambient Sound Level 59 59 dBA at MP1 Outside RSM Based on measurements during test to determine specific sound Measured Residual Sound Level 52 52 levels dBA at MP1 Outside RSM

Specific Sound Level dBA at 57 57 Ambient - Residual Sound MP1 Outside RSM

Distance Correction dBA to MP3 -9 -9 20xLog10(340/120)

Estimate of screening based Screening Correction dBA to -10 -10 intervening buildings and terrain MP3 features

Sound not audible at MP3 from Feature Correction dBA at MP3 0 0 specific process

Rating Level dBA 38 38

Background LA90,t measured

Background LA90 dB at MP3 44 39 during morning and evening periods

Difference between Rating Level -6 -1 and Background LA90

Conclusion Low impact Low impact

Based on our assessment, the conclusions are that use of the fragmentiser for the proposed extended hours of operation is low. Comparing with the policy requirements in NPSE the conclusions correspond with the ‘no observed affect’ criteria which requires no specific measures to mitigate. Therefore the proposal to extend the operational hours will not detrimentally affect the amenity of the existing residential receptors and noise should not be considered a constraint to development.

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6.0 CONCLUSION

An assessment of the impact from extending the working hours of the fragmentiser has been undertaken. The assessment has used the methodology in BS4142:2014.

The assessment has concluded that the impact in the morning and evening periods would result a low impact in accordance with guidance in BS4142:2014.

This conclusion corresponds to a NPSE position of No Observed Affect Level and no additional mitigation measures are needed to control the noise. Therefore the proposal to extend the operational hours will not detrimentally affect the amenity of the existing residential receptors and noise should not be considered a constraint to development.

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APPENDIX A: NOISE SURVEY DETAILS

Location

Recycling Lives & The Hills

Longridge Road

Preston

Survey Dates

Monitoring Position 1 & 2

27 June 2018

Monitoring Position 3 & 4

17 May 2018

18 May 2018

19 May 2018

23 May 2013

28 June 2018

Weather

Weather during the surveys was dry, calm with wind speeds <5ms-1

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Personnel Present During Surveys

Paul Bentley BSc (Hons) MSc Pg Dip IOA MIOA

Simon Webster BEng (Hons) MIOA

Jack Rostron BEng (Hons) AMIOA

Methodology and Instrumentation

Before and after the measurements the sound level meters were check calibrated to an accuracy of ±0.3dB using the associated field . The calibrator produces a sound pressure level of 114 dB re 2x10-5 Pa @ 1kHz. The sound level meter microphone was set at a height of 1.5 metres above ground level. Noise levels were recorded in 5minute log periods and 1second profiles for the duration of the survey period.

Table A1: Instrumentation Used

Kit No Equipment Description Type Number Manufacturer Serial Number RED 08 (MP3) Sound Level Meter SVAN 957 Type 1 SVANTEK 28042

- 16 May 18 Preamplifier SVAN SV12L SVANTEK 31144

- 17 May 18 Microphone Capsule SVAN 7052E SVANTEK 59416

- 18 May 18 Type 1251 IEC Sound Calibrator Norsonic 32273 60942-1997 Class 1 - 23 May 18 Type 118 IEC 60651 Sound Level Meter Norsonic 30547 Type 1 RED06 (MP1) Microphone Pre-Amplifier Nor 1206 Norsonic 30930

- 27 June 18 Microphone Capsule Nor 1225 Norsonic 48066 Type 1251 IEC Sound Calibrator Norsonic 33540 60942-1997 Class 1 Sound Level Meter Type 140 Type 1 Norsonic 1402793 RED09 Preamplifier Nor 1209 Norsonic 12152 (MP2 & 3) Microphone Capsule Nor 1225 Norsonic 72874 - 27 June 18 Sound Calibrator Type 1251 Class 1 Norsonic 34390

All equipment used has calibration certificates that cover the period of surveys. These can be provided on request.

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