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If the condition only refers to NR, then what is the MCS calculation on page 8 of WSP assessment? What are the SPL predicted and SPL measured on page ...
According to the assessment (the last line of the image you shared of the Appeal Statement), the NR in my bedroom is 17 below NR25, ie NR8. Is such a ...
Here are my questions/problems: 1- Isn't NR a real/physical measurement? 2- Isn't NR25 and NR30 something that should be met at my house, not the...
@abernyte I just want to understand the criteria based on which the application was approved.
@jamespa This is the link to the original planning application This is the link where you will find the refusal letter and the LRB decision (re...
1- The original application was supposed to be compliant with MCS. 2- The neighbour breached it and applied for a retrospective. 3- The retrospect...
The image on page 4 of the assessment shows a simple microphone.
Who do you think can help me find out what it is? Because this is my main question: What has the assessment proved compliance with?
1- I believe MCS spreadsheet is designed to assess compliance with 42dBA for Permitted Developments. Is this the case for IOA spreadsheet? 2- Can 4...
They never asked me. If they did, I would have definitely let them in. The whole idea of the 'condition' seems to be based on 'assessment' at source a...
@jamespa I really appreciate your responses. They are all very helpful. Could you please help me understand the 'condition' that my local council has ...
This is why I mentioned NR35 just outside the window of my neighbour's bedroom. The assessor might have measured 'an' NR 23 inside their bedroom, but ...
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