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Covers the legal issues and latest changes in standards, codes of practice and legislation relating to noise and noise law Provides a succinct overview of the technical aspects of noise and its assessment Analyses the role of common law nuisance in the control of noise pollution Provides a clear and comprehensive account of the statutory controls over noise in the UK, including the role of planning law Discusses human rights law in relation to noise control Includes end of chapter summaries and lists of key cases to provide easy access and quick referencing Draws on the experience of two leading experts in the field This key reference text covers both the common law and the statutory controls over noise; including a detailed discussion of the role of planning law, with special attention given to the role of environmental assessment. Leading cases are covered in detail, for example, Baxter v Camden LBC, Coventry v Lawrence, Hatton v UK, Webster v Lord Advocate and Dennis v MoD. Drawing on the authors' combined expertise, the book presents a clear and practical overview for academics, practitioners and agencies working in acoustics, noise law and environmental law. It is also an ideal textbook for students undertaking modules on Environmental Noise and Regulation of Noise as part of the IOA diploma in Acoustics.

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Francis McManus is Honorary Professor of Law at the University of Stirling and Emeritus Professor of Law at Edinburgh Napier University. He is the author of a number of textbooks including, Delict Essentials 4th edition (EUP, 2021), Scottish Environmental Law Essentials (EUP, 2020), Environmental Law in Scotland (SULI) and Environmental Law in Scotland (EUP,2015). He has also contributed to many other books. He has a special interest in, and has published extensively on noise law. He is the National Treasurer and Scottish Chairman of the United Kingdom Noise Association (UKNA). He is also assistant editor and contributor to Scottish Planning and Environmental Law (SPEL).Andy McKenzie is a director of Hayes McKenzie Partnership Ltd. He has 40 years experience both as a researcher and as an acoustics consultant. He is a fellow of the UK Institute of Acoustics and has given evidence at over 80 planning inquiries and hearings on noise.

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