Noise and Nuisance - Research Reports
Implications for noise disturbance arising from liberalisation of Licensing Laws
This report was produced for Defra by MCM Research Ltd.
The principal aim of the study was to assess the potential impacts of the proposed Licensing Act on noise disturbance related, directly or indirectly, to the operation of licensed premises. This was to provide a basis for the anticipation of possible noise problems, if any, and proactively indicates appropriate ways of tackling them. Three specific types of noise and nuisance associated with licensed premises were considered: noise breakout from premises, noise from patrons entering and leaving premises and noise disturbance away from licensed premises.
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Alternatively copies can be requested by sending an e-mail to noise@defra.gsi.gov.uk or by writing to Defra, Noise and Nuisance Policy, Air and Environmental Quality Division, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 4/H17 Ashdown House, 123 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6DE.
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Page published 27 October 2003