Draft agglomerations noise action plan: consultation

7. Management of noise

The draft Agglomerations Noise Action Plan for Scotland, has taken the output from the Round four noise maps and presents the areas across Scotland subjected to the greatest exposure to noise. These have been identified as candidate noise management areas (CNMAs). Where CNMAs have been confirmed as a Noise Management Area the relevant Local Authority will then be able to consider the viability of any relevant mitigation measures. Candidate quiet areas (CQAs) have also been identified as part of the noise mapping process, where these are confirmed as Quiet Areas (QAs) consideration will be given to protecting their quieter sound profile.