# The Hinkley Point Harbour Empowerment Order 2012, Paragraph 10: Use noise limit

Extent: E+W+S

The rating level of noise emitted from the use of the development must not exceed the background noise level by more than 5 dB at any time. The noise levels must be determined at any noise sensitive premises. The measurement and assessment must be made according to British Standard 4142:1997. In the event that a development consent order for a new nuclear generating station at Hinkley Point, which contains noise restrictions is implemented by the carrying out of a material operation, the noise limit specified in this paragraph shall cease to apply and the noise limit set out in the development consent order shall apply as a limitation applicable to both the development authorised by the development consent order and use of the development.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1914/schedule/1/paragraph/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/hinkley-point-harbour-empowerment-order-2012/schedule-1/paragraph-10
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