Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006 - proposed amendment: consultation
We are seeking your views on amending the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006 to change the timing cycles for all mapping and action plan requirements from five years to ten years.
Closed
This consultation closed 11 February 2026.
View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.
Consultation analysis
5. Responsible Authorities
The Scottish Government as the competent authority has responsibility for the delivery of the strategic noise maps detailing locations and noise in agglomerations, major roads, major railways and the quiet areas in agglomerations, and the action plans for agglomerations and transport (major roads and railways). For airports, the airport operator is the competent authority and has responsibility for the delivery of strategic noise maps and action plans.