Noise: Urban Areas
2026-05-13 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL161 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to reduce noise pollution in towns and cities.
Answer
This Government is committed to ensuring that noise is managed effectively to promote good health and minimise disruption to people’s quality of life. Defra manages noise through the Environmental Noise (England) Regulations 2006. The Regulations require ...