700 Woolwich Road

Greenwich
London

Environmental Noise Survey

Report

23409/ENS1

09 May 2017

For:
Citadel Design & Development
1st Floor
3 Hawthorn Business Park
165 Granville Road
London
NW2 2AZ

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Document Control

Rev Date Comment Prepared by Authorised by

0 09/05/2017 -
Luke Brough John Gibbs
Assistant Director
Consultant MIOA, MSEE,
BSc CEnv

This report has been prepared by Hann Tucker Associates Limited (HTA) with all reasonable skill, care and diligence in accordance with
generally accepted acoustic consultancy principles and the purposes and terms agreed between HTA and our Client. Any information provided
by third parties and referred to herein may not have been checked or verified by HTA unless expressly stated otherwise. This document contains
confidential and commercially sensitive information and shall not be disclosed to third parties. Any third party relies upon this document at their
own risk.
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Contents Page

1.0 Introduction 1
2.0 Objectives 1
3.0 Site Description 1
4.0 Acoustic Terminology 3
5.0 Methodology 3
6.0 Results 5
7.0 Discussion Of Noise Climate 5
8.0 Plant Noise Emission Criteria 5
9.0 Conclusions 6

Attachments

Appendix A – Acoustic Terminology

This report has been prepared by Hann Tucker Associates Limited (HTA) with all reasonable skill, care and diligence in accordance with
generally accepted acoustic consultancy principles and the purposes and terms agreed between HTA and our Client. Any information provided
by third parties and referred to herein may not have been checked or verified by HTA unless expressly stated otherwise. This document contains
confidential and commercially sensitive information and shall not be disclosed to third parties. Any third party relies upon this document at their
own risk.
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1.0 Introduction
It is proposed to demolish the existing site at 700 Woolwich Road and erect a five storey
residential and commercial building comprising of fourteen apartments and two commercial
business units.

The proposed building will also include building services plant. The noise emissions from this
plant have the potential to affect nearby noise sensitive receptors.

This report presents the survey methodology and findings. The survey data has been used as
the basis for various acoustic assessment purposes.

2.0 Objectives
To establish by means of a detailed 24 hour survey the existing LAmax, LAeq and LA90
environmental road, rail and air traffic noise levels at to two on-site positions.

To assess the noise emissions from the proposed plant, based upon data with which we are
provided, and comment upon its acceptability with reference to any Local Authority criteria.

3.0 Site Description

3.1 Location

The site is located on the north side of Maryon Park, opposite Windrush Primary School and
between The White Horse public house and the Lithuanian Christian Church in Greenwich. It
falls within the jurisdiction of The Royal Borough of Greenwich. The location is shown on the
map overleaf.
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Site Location

Location Map (Map data ©2017 Google)

3.2 Description

The current site is a disused open tarmacked area bounded by the A206 to the north, the White
Horse Pub to the east a church to the west and residential buildings to the south-east. The
surrounding properties are predominantly commercial and residential. The site is shown in the
Plan below.

Public
House

Church

Residential
property

700 Woolwich
Road

Site Plan (Imagery ©2017 Bluesky, DigitalGlobe, Getmapping plc, Infoterra Ltd & Bluesky, The
Geoinformation Group, Map data ©2017 Google)
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4.0 Acoustic Terminology

For an explanation of the acoustic terminology used in this report please refer to Appendix A
enclosed.

5.0 Methodology
The survey was undertaken by Richard P Booth MSc, BSc(Hons), MIOA and assisted by Luke
G A Brough BSc(Hons).

5.1 Procedure

Fully automated environmental noise monitoring was undertaken from approximately 15:15
hours on 31st March 2017 to 14:30 hours on 3rd April 2017.

Owing to the nature of the survey, i.e. unmanned, it is not possible to accurately comment on
the weather conditions throughout the entire survey period. At the beginning and end of the
survey period, however the sky was generally overcast. We understand that throughout the
survey period the weather conditions were similar to this. These conditions are considered
suitable for obtaining representative measurement results.

Measurements were taken continuously of the A-weighted (dBA) L90, Leq and Lmax sound
pressure levels over 15 minute periods.

5.1.1 Measurement Positions

The noise level measurements were undertaken at two positions as described in the table
below.

Position No Description
The sound level meter was located towards the north-west of the site.
The microphone was positioned approximately three metres above
1
ground level and five metres from Woolwich Road, approximately 1.5
metres from any reflective surface.

The sound level meter was located to the south-east of the site. The
microphone was positioned approximately three metres above ground
2
level and ten metres from Woolwich Road, approximately 1.5 metres
from any reflective surface.
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These positions were selected in order to assess the current noise levels at the development
site for subsequent use in setting plant noise emission criteria, The positions are shown on the
plan below.

1
2

Unmanned Measuring Positions

Plan Showing Unmanned Measurement Positions (Imagery ©2017 Bluesky, DigitalGlobe, Getmapping
plc, Infoterra Ltd & Bluesky, The Geoinformation Group, Map data ©2017 Google)

5.1.2 Instrumentation

The instrumentation used during the survey is presented in the table below:

Description Manufacturer Type Serial Number Calibration

Type 1
Calibration on
Data Logging Sound Level Larson Davis 824 3838
13/07/2016
Meter

Type 1 Calibration on
Larson Davis 377B02 LW132146
½” Condenser Microphone 13/07/2016

Type 1
Calibration on
Data Logging Sound Level Larson Davis 824 3804
05/05/2016
Meter
Type 1 Calibration on
PCB 377B02 107417
½” Condenser Microphone 05/05/2016

Each sound level meter, including the extension cables, were calibrated prior to and on
completion of the surveys. No significant changes were found to have occurred (no more than
0.1 dB).
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Each sound level meter was located in an environmental case with the microphone connected
to the sound level meter via an extension cable. Each microphone was fitted with a windshield.

6.0 Results
The results have been plotted on Time History Graphs 23409/TH1 to 23409/TH2 enclosed
presenting the 15 minute A-weighted (dBA) L90, Leq and Lmax levels at each measurement
position throughout the duration of the survey.

The following table presents the lowest measured LA90 background noise levels during the
survey:

Lowest Measured LA90 Background Noise Level (dB re 2 x 10-5 Pa)

Position Daytime Night-Time
24 Hours
(07:00 – 23:00) Hours (23:00 – 07:00) Hours
1 55 38 38
2 50 40 40

The following table presents the modal average of the measured LA90 background noise levels
during the survey:

Modal Average Measured LA90 Background Noise Level (dB re 2 x 10-5 Pa)
Position Daytime Night-Time
24 Hours
(07:00 – 23:00) Hours (23:00 – 07:00) Hours
1 65 49 49
2 59 48 48

7.0 Discussion Of Noise Climate

Due to the nature of the survey, i.e. unmanned, it is not possible to accurately describe the
dominant noise sources, or specific noise events throughout the entire survey period. At the
beginning and end of the survey period, however, the dominant noise source was noted to be
local road traffic noise.

8.0 Plant Noise Emission Criteria

The site lies within The Royal Borough of Greenwich’s jurisdiction. We understand that the local
authority’s criterion for plant noise is as follows:
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“The noise from any plant or equipment such as air handling units, boilers, lifts, mechanical
ventilation etc. which forms part of the development shall not cause the existing noise level to
increase when measured at one metre from the façade of the nearest noise sensitive
premises. In order to achieve this the plant should be designed/selected, or the noise from the
plant should be attenuated, so that it is 10dB below the existing background level.”

NB. the definition of existing background noise level is ambiguous.

On the basis of the above, guidance from BS 4142:2014, and the results of the environmental
noise survey, we propose that the following plant noise emission criteria be achieved at 1 metre
from the nearest noise sensitive residential window.

Plant Noise Emission Criteria (dB re 2x10-5 Pa)

Nearest Noise Sensitive
Window Location Daytime Night-time
(07:00 – 23:00 hours) (23:00 – 07:00 hours)
Windows to the north and west of
55dBA 39dBA
the site
Windows to the south and east of
49dBA 38dBA
the site

The above criteria are to be achieved with all of the proposed plant operating simultaneously.

It should be noted that the above are subject to the final approval of the Royal Borough of
Greenwich Council, which given the ambiguity of the policy should be treated with caution.

9.0 Conclusions
This survey established by means of a detailed 71 hour survey the current prevailing
environmental noise levels at two positions to assess the noise emissions from the proposed
plant.

Plant noise emission criteria have been recommended based on the results of the noise survey
and with reference to the requirements of the Local Authority.
 Appendix A

The acoustic terms used in this report are defined as follows:

dB Decibel - Used as a measurement of sound level. Decibels are not an absolute unit of
measurement but an expression of ratio between two quantities expressed in logarithmic
form. The relationships between Decibel levels do not work in the same way that non-
logarithmic (linear) numbers work (e.g. 30dB + 30dB = 33dB, not 60dB).

dBA The human ear is more susceptible to mid-frequency noise than the high and low
frequencies. The ‘A’-weighting scale approximates this response and allows sound levels
to be expressed as an overall single figure value in dBA. The A subscript is applied to an
acoustical parameter to indicate the stated noise level is A-weighted

It should be noted that levels in dBA do not have a linear relationship to each other; for
similar noises, a change in noise level of 10dBA represents a doubling or halving of
subjective loudness. A change of 3dBA is just perceptible.

L90,T L90 is the noise level exceeded for 90% of the period T (i.e. the quietest 10% of the
measurement) and is often used to describe the background noise level.

Leq,T Leq,T is the equivalent continuous sound pressure level. It is an average of the total sound
energy measured over a specified time period, T.

Lmax Lmax is the maximum sound pressure level recorded over the period stated. Lmax is
sometimes used in assessing environmental noise where occasional loud noises occur,
which may have little effect on the Leq noise level.

Lp Sound Pressure Level (SPL) is the sound pressure relative to a standard reference
pressure of 2 x 10-5 Pa. This level varies for a given source according to a number of
factors (including but not limited to: distance from the source; positioning; screening and
meteorological effects).

Lw Sound Power Level (SWL) is the total amount of sound energy inherent in a particular
sound source, independent of its environment. It is a logarithmic measure of the sound
power in comparison to a specified reference level (usually 10-12 W).
 700 Woolwich Road LAmax
Position 1
LAeq, LAmax and LA90 Noise Levels LAeq

Friday 31 March 2017 to Monday 3 April 2017 LA90

120

100

80
Sound Level (dBA)

60

40

20

0
15:15 03:15 15:15 03:15 15:15 03:15
Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Monday
31/03/2017 01/04/2017 01/04/2017 02/04/2017 02/04/2017 03/04/2017

Date and Time 23409/TH1

 700 Woolwich Road LAmax
Position 2
LAeq, LAmax and LA90 Noise Levels LAeq

Friday 31 March 2017 to Monday 3 April 2017 LA90

120

100

80
Sound Level (dBA)

60

40

20

0
15:15 03:15 15:15 03:15 15:15 03:15
Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Monday
31/03/2017 01/04/2017 01/04/2017 02/04/2017 02/04/2017 03/04/2017

Date and Time 23409/TH2