Environmental Noise Survey

THE BRIEF

UK Building Compliance completed an Environmental Noise Survey and Noise Impact assessment in Birmingham
Our client needed this Residential Noise Survey to gain planning approval for the erection of a 30 flat apartment block
This is under the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Noise Policy Statement for England (2010) and British Standard BS8233:2014 ‘Guidance on Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction for Buildings’
We also completed SAP Assessments and Water Usage Calculations in order to meet Part L & G of the Building Regulations

Environmental Noise Survey

THE PROCESS

Two sound level meters were used and were attached to separate lamp posts: one adjacent to a local road and the other at the north-western perimeter of the site
These monitoring locations were chosen to collect sound levels during both daytime and at night
Using these measurements, we determined a suitable Sound Insulation Scheme and were able to identify any potential specific Ventilation requirements

THE RESULTs

AVERAGE SAP ASSESSMENT RESULTS

≤ 25.47

Average Target Emission Rate (TER)

≤ 40.24

Average Target Fabric Energy Efficiency (TFEE)

25.05

Average Dwelling Emission Rate (DER)

41.52

Average Dwelling Fabric Energy Efficiency (DFEE)

PASS

PASS

Compliant

The location was deemed suitable for the construction project, with the condition that the specific Sound Insulation Scheme we recommended was followed
Planning Approval was granted
We achieved a Water Efficiency Rate of 109.82 Litres per person per day, the Target being ≤ 110L

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