Traffic noise is an integral part of the noise environment in most areas i . Non-occupational exposure to high road traffic, aircraft or construction noise levels may result in some psychosocial effects such as stress and sleep disturbance ii,iii . Noise News International. Stansfeld SA, Sharp DS, Gallacher J, Babisch W. Road traffic noise, noise sensitivity and psychological disorder. Lyle D. A review of health effects of aircraft noise.
Domestic noise is a major and increasing source of complaints to local authorities.
Noise nuisance from neighbours is the greatest source of complaint and two thirds of such complaints are because of amplified music and dogs i,ii . Pubs and clubs are also major sources of noise and complaints about burglar and car alarms are on the increase ii . Department of the Environment Building Research Establishment. Report of the noise review working party . National Society for Clean Air and Environmental Protection.