Appendix 2 - Is an NIA required for a new noise sensitive development?
Appendix 2 - Is an NIA required for a new noise sensitive development?
| Type of Development | Near ?A? road or major ?B? road (?50mph limit) | Near ?A? road or major ?B? road (?40mph limit) | Close to a railway | Close to a motorway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwelling houses and HMOs (new- build & conversions/change of use) C3a, b, c & C4 | NIA is required | NIA dependant on circumstances* | NIA is required | NIA is required |
| Hotels & Guest houses | NIA is required* | NIA dependant on circumstances* | NIA is required* | NIA is required |
| Residential institutions (C2 & C2a) | NIA is required | NIA dependant on circumstances* | NIA is required | NIA is required |
| General Permitted Development Application for conversion to residential use | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
*The determining factor will be:
- how busy or otherwise the roads are
- the nature of industrial/commercial operations close to the residential premises
The advice of the EH team should be sought in these situations.