Agglomerations noise action plan: consultation analysis 2025
This consultation analysis considered responses to the draft Agglomerations Noise Action Plan for Scotland. This report provides an overview of the findings from the formal public consultation held between November and December in 2025.
Consultation
Executive Summary
The Scottish Government is required, on a five yearly cycle, to produce strategic noise maps and based on the results of the noise mapping prepare Agglomerations, and Transport Noise Action Plans.
This document summarises the consultation responses received on the Draft Agglomerations Noise Action Plan for Scotland and sets out the Scottish Government’s response.
The draft Agglomerations Noise Action Plan for Scotland consultation opened on 4 November and closed on 31 December 2025. We received eleven responses from local authorities, industry representatives, and individuals.
Overall, the response to the consultation was positive, with no major concerns raised. The principal themes from the consultation were:
- the provision of more information on mitigation measures;
- widening the scope of the action to draw in other noise sources;
- future policy considerations;
- including developing a broader soundscape strategy; and
- improving support for local authorities.