Planning Consultation Guidance Notes
8. Mitigation following a recommendation of refusal
Occasionally an application for a noise sensitive development will be submitted and we will recommend refusal because it is deemed that the development will be adversely affected by noise. However, based on the broader planning balance the grant of permission may nonetheless be deemed appropriate.
In these circumstances and upon formal request from the planning officer, we will review the case and seek proportionate mitigation. The mitigation is likely to require a high standard of soundproofing and mechanical ventilation and protecting the internal amenity will be of paramount importance. In such cases we will require a detailed design and specification prior to grant of permission and the approved scheme will be expected to be incorporated into the approved plans.