# The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Smart Motorway) Development Consent Order 2016, Paragraph 21: Control of noise during construction of the scheme

Extent: E+W+S

(1) No part of the authorised development is to commence until a written scheme for noise management during construction of the authorised development has been submitted to and approved by the Secretary of State, following consultation with the relevant planning authority.
(2) The scheme is to set out the particulars of—
(a) the reasonable noise management measures to be taken in relation to noise resulting from the construction of the scheduled works; and
(b) measures for monitoring noise levels during construction of the scheduled works to ensure compliance with the scheme and the effectiveness of the management measures.
(3) The scheduled works must be undertaken in accordance with the approved noise management scheme.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/863/schedule/2/paragraph/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/m4-motorway-junctions-3-to-12-smart-motorway-development-consent-order-2016/schedule-2/paragraph-21
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