Noise levels
I have been granted planning permission for a heli pad and storage facility in a field near my home. One of the conditions of planning is that noise levels are not to exceed 55dBA over a 15minute period
Local residents have appealed the application and one of their arguments is
“It is feasible that the noise level could exceed 120 dBA at which a persons hearing would be damaged but on average over a period of 15minutes not exceed the 55dBA and would therefore not be in breach of planning permission. We also note that it is normal practice in industry for employees to wear ear protection at any noises over 80 dBA”
The helicopter is a R44 raven 2, and I would expect there would be 10 takeoffs and landings per week.
Can anybody advise on noise levels? Nearest residents would be 100 to 150 meters away.
They have also questioned safe approach’s etc but I am fairly OK on this.
Thanks
Raven2
Last edited by raven2; 29th May 2004 at 15:05.