To aid in the collation of a complete design proposal package to be presented to the local authority planning department, the developer is asked to consider the potential for activities and running operations disturbing or causing nuisance to the local residents including industries and commercial premises.

By studying the nature of the local ambient noise levels, and careful consideration of the tasks involved in the proposed works, a level of potential nuisance can be assimilated.

Advice on disturbance avoidance and noise management is included in the study and used as a vital piece of evidence in the evaluation of requests for planning permission.