Noise Action Plans Review - Final Report & Summary of Recommendations

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) was commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) to review the effectiveness of Noise Action Plans as a noise management tool. The review examined three core components of the Noise Action Plan framework. These were: The process followed by airport operators in preparing Noise Action plans, Clarity of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Guidance for airport operators, and The effectiveness of adopted plans. To support this work, the study reviewed three rounds of Noise Action Plans from ten airports—including two located in the devolved nations—and two airports in the European Union. The study was conducted by AtkinsRealis on behalf of the CAA . The study identified the key areas where improvements are needed. The final report and summary of recommendations sets out 13 recommendations aimed at addressing the findings of the study by focussing on four priority areas: the legal framework and Defra guidance, engagement an