Noise Mitigation Scheme (NMS)

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The Noise Mitigation Scheme is appended as Annex W of the Deed of Obligation. The Noise Mitigation Scheme is a Level 1 compliance document that is secured by Schedule 12 of the Deed of Obligation.

The Noise Mitigation Scheme applies to all aspects of the project, including the construction and operation of the main development site and all Associated Development sites, to existing roads and to the East Suffolk line between Westerfield Junction and the junction with the Saxmundham to Leiston branch line.

It is informed by the outcome of noise assessments undertaken as reported in the Environmental Statement and Environmental Statement Addendums for the main development site and the associated development sites and it includes mitigation for road, rail, and construction noise, as well as operational noise. It also covers vibration effects.

Schedule 12 and Annex W

The Noise Mitigation Scheme (NMS) is a Level 1 compliance document that is secured by Schedule 12 of the Deed of Obligation. The criteria for noise insulation and temporary rehousing are set out in the NMS which is detailed in Annex W of the Deed of Obligation.

The NMS requires the following details to be submitted to ESC as necessary:

Phasing plan for the NMS
Refreshed noise assessments
List of agreed surveyors

Further information about the Noise Mitigation Scheme and the requirements under Annex W can be found in Schedule 12 of the Deed of Obligation and Part 3 of the Annexures of the Deed of Obligation linked above.

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