Draft Noise Action Plan 2019

European Communities (Environmental Noise Regulations, 2018 (S.I. No. 549 of 2018)

Notice Of Public Consultation On Draft Noise Action Plan 2018 In  Respect Of County Wexford

Wexford County Council invites submissions from the public on the draft Noise Action Plan 2019, prepared under SI No. 549 of 2018, to address noise from major transport sources.

This is a five-year strategic plan to address noise from major roads in Wexford.  The plan excludes noise from domestic activities, noise created by neighbours, noise at workplaces or noise inside a means of transport or due to military activities in military areas.
The main purpose of the plan is to inform and consult the public about exposure to noise from major roads and the corrective measures that may be considered to address these issues.
The draft plan and associated maps will be available for inspection at the following locations for a period not less than six weeks, ending on the 6 July 2019:

  • Wexford County Council, County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford, Y35 WY93 (during opening hours 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm) 
  • Wexford Town Library, Mallin St., Wexford
  • Gorey Library, Gorey Civic Square, The Avenue, Gorey
  • Enniscorthy Library, Lymington Rd., Enniscorthy
  • Bunclody Library, Millwood, Carrigduff, Bunclody
  • New Ross Library, Barrack Lane, New Ross

The plan may also be accessed here:

Submissions or observations on the draft plan are invited from the general public. These submissions may be made in writing to:

Brendan Cooney
Senior Executive Scientist,
Environment Section,
Wexford County Council,
Carricklawn,
Wexford,
Y35 WY93
or by email to environment@wexfordcoco.ie

All written representations shall be made by in writing or by e-mail before 4.00pm on Tuesday the 6 July 2019 

Submissions and observations should be clearly marked “Submission – Draft Noise Action Plan 2019-2023”

Submissions should be in ONE medium only and include the full name and address of the person making the submission, details of organisation, community group or company represented where relevant. In the interests of data protection interested parties are asked not to include any other personal information when making submissions