Noise and Noise Law: A Practitioner’s Guide
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Covers the legal issues and latest changes in standards, codes of practice and legislation relating to noise and noise law Provides a succinct overview of the technical aspects of noise and its assessmentAnalyses the role of common law nuisance in the control of noise pollutionProvides a clear and comprehensive account of the statutory controls over noise in the UK, including the role of planning lawDiscusses human rights law in relation to noise controlIncludes end of chapter summaries and lists of key cases to provide easy access and quick referencingDraws on the experience of two leading experts in the field This key reference text covers both the common law and the statutory controls over noise; including a detailed discussion of the role of planning law, with special attention given to the role of environmental assessment. Leading cases are covered in detail, for example, Baxter v Camden LBC, Coventry v Lawrence, Hatton v UK, Webster v Lord Advocate and Dennis v MoD. Drawing on the authors’ combined expertise, the book presents a clear and practical overview for academics, practitioners and agencies working in acoustics, noise law and environmental law. It is also an ideal textbook for students undertaking modules on Environmental Noise and Regulation of Noise as part of the IOA diploma in Acoustics. Contents Foreword Preface Table of Cases Table of Legislation Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Basic Acoustics and Human Sound Perception Chapter 3 The Measurement and Assessment of Noise Chapter 4 Common Law Nuisance Chapter 5 Statutory Nuisance Chapter 6 Neighbourhood Noise Chapter 7 Noise and Human Rights Chapter 8 Transport Noise Chapter 9 Noise Mapping Chapter 10 Planning and Noise Chapter 11 Noise in the Workplace APPENDIX I Chapter summaries and discussion questions Index
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