Searches on the term 'noise' in the Options Plan reveal direct mention within the 'Conserving and enhancing the natural environment' the Strategic Objectives of the Plan(3.5-10). Further indirect consideration arises within the objectives of 'effective use of land', 'well design places', 'promoting healthy and safe communities' and 'delivering a sufficient supply of homes'. The noise impacts of aircraft within the Yeovil, Ilchester and Ilton areas are also highlighted with a need for considerati

Noise Exposure categories for Westlands Airfield – Appendix 4C (March 1996) This appendix should be updated to take into consideration Noise level changes, aircraft types have changed with different noisecharacteristics, baseline map which is out of date as roads, buildings, and properties have changed. Also the area to the East of the airfield being at an elevated position (Penn Hill area) should form part of the noise exposure mapping as airfield approach flight paths are over this area and a