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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy I/AD: Aviation development
Representation ID: 210476
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Essex County Council
ECC aims to assist Greater Cambridge authorities in drafting the emerging Plan, and therefore draws attention to the Uttlesford Inspectors Report and Main Modifications that is published (links provided). The inspectors and main modifications include an addition of policy regarding the approach to noise exposure. It recommends the addition - “for aviation transport sources, the Significant Observed Adverse Effect Level is considered to occur where noise exposure is above 63dB LAeq,16hr (57dB LAeq,8hr at night) and the lowest observed effect level is considered to be 51DB LAEQ, 16HR (45DB LAEQ, 8HR at night)”. This wording may be appropriate for the Plan.
Furtehrmore it is also important to note that the Inspectors for Uttlesford also welcomed the addition of reference to outdoor noise on school sites should not exceeding 55DB LAEQ (30 MIN) (reference from the Main Modification - MM32). Similarly to the above, Greater Cambridge authorities may seek to adopt a similar approach.
Thank you for consulting and engaging with Essex County Council to inform the Greater Cambridge Local Plan. It is noted that you would welcome responses to be submitted online. However, our response is yet to be formally endorsed by members and will notify you when they have been ratified. In the meantime, and to meet the deadline for the consultation, please accept our attached comments.
