Acoustic consultancy Cass Allen says the planned Universal United Kingdom Resort will create a number of environmental noise challenges — not only from the resort itself, but from the huge amount of development expected to follow around it.
With around 8.5 million visitors expected each year, increased road traffic, altered traffic patterns and expanded rail services are likely to become major considerations. Cass Allen says these changes will require detailed acoustic assessments to protect nearby communities and meet national planning requirements.
The article also looks beyond the resort, highlighting the hotels, restaurants, housing, offices and other commercial developments likely to appear alongside new transport infrastructure.
Cass Allen says noise is often less visible than other planning issues, but can directly affect quality of life, planning approval and the long-term success of major developments.
The message is that acoustic design needs to be considered early, so Bedfordshire’s growth creates places that remain enjoyable to live, work and visit.
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