Written Question · S3W-35311 · Session 3
Whether, in relation to providing (a) compensation and (b) noise mitigation measures, it has taken the World Health Organization’s Night No…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether, in relation to providing (a) compensation and (b) noise mitigation measures, it has taken the World Health Organization’s Night Noise Guidelines for Europe, published in 2009, into account when assessing the impact of noise on households along the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway line and, if so, what assumptions it made in interpreting the guidelines
The answer
The Rail Noise Assessment “ Stirling “ Alloa “ Kincardine Rail Link Report published on 26 May 2009 were undertaken prior to the publication of the World Health Organisation Night Noise Guidelines for Europe. The WHO Night Noise Guidelines for Europe provides guidance on converting between noise metrics and mitigation thresholds reported are in line with the WHO Night Noise Guidelines for Europe. Claims for compensation, in relation to noise and disruption are considered under Part 1 of the Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1973, and are managed by Network Rail. In determining claims Network Rail has taken into consideration the age and location of properties and it has been determined that only properties adjacent to the new railway line qualify.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-35311 by reference.