Noise Impact Assessment
Last updated October 29, 2026.
Local validation checklist code B3
When you'll need to provide this
You may need to include this if you're submitting your planning application to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils.
For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils
These requirements apply to applications sumittted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils.
- Proposals that generate high levels of noise such as noisy sports; commercial, industrial or manufacturing/warehousing developments using noisy machinery or vehicles, refrigeration plant and equipment
- New housing or other noise sensitive uses adjacent to sources of noise, including roads, railways and noisy commercial uses
Typical proposals
The noise impact assessment planning application requirement is typically needed when you're proposing to do any of the following:
Commercial development; Retail, restaurant or takeaway; Industrial or warehouse developmentWhat you'll need to provide
What you'll need to include in your application
For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils
Noise assessment prepared by a suitably qualified person.
Why we need you to provide this
Why we need you to include this in your application.
For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils
To reduce disturbance by noise to the occupants of nearby existing buildings, and for developments that are considered to be noise sensitive and which are close to existing sources of noise.
Further guidance is provided in the National Planning Policy Guidance