Written question asked by Lord Truscott (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 29 May 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Noise: Urban Areas
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to reduce noise pollution in towns and cities.
- Answer
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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 noise mapping and the adoption of Noise Action Plans based upon this mapping. The Action Plans identify ‘Important Areas’, where the 1% of the population affected by the highest noise levels is located. The latest round of mapping is complete, with Noise Action Plans due to be published later in 2026.
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- HL161
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Pollution control Noise Urban areas
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- 2026-06-09 14:09:37 +0100
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