Land North of Totton
Preparation of the noise chapter for an Environmental Statement and CEMP, with survey, modelling and mitigation to support a residential development adjacent to the M27.
Suono was appointed to prepare the noise chapter of an Environmental Statement for a residential development site located north of Totton, bounded by the M27 and a busy A-road. Extensive baseline noise surveys were conducted, which informed 3D noise modelling of both existing and proposed site conditions. Good acoustic design principles were considered to minimise the need for extensive façade mitigation, which saw the use of buffer zones and linked dwelling frontages to protect external amenity spaces. Where necessary, enhanced glazing and ventilation were specified to ensure compliance with BS 8233 and Approved Document O.
A Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan (CEMP) was also prepared for the scheme, supported by the assessment of predicted construction noise emissions. This informed a series of practical mitigation measures, enabling the project to proceed in accordance with local authority requirements.