Areas affected by noise from Grid or Primary Substations

Introduction
These maps show the potential area affected by noise from Grid or Primary Substations. Acoustic mitigation strategies that have already been applied to some substations are not reflected in the maps.Please take this into account when looking at individual sites.

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Developers and local authority planners should be aware that the responsibility to mitigate noise issues rests with the developer as the ‘agent of change’.

There are three contours:Distance (m)Predicted Noise Level (dBA)ComplaintsAction4044Likely from any new residential developmentPlease consult [e-mail]7539Possible from any new residential developmentPlease consult [e-mail]13534Not very likely

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