If you have tried to build a new grain store in recent years you will know of the passion and zeal that local planning authorities jump on proposed grain store construction. The assumption appears to be, grain storage and drying capacity means increased HGV activity and increased noise nuisance, although in many situations the opposite is in fact the case.
Many new grain stores are designed to minimise HGV trips. Reduced transport costs are often a driver for investing in such facilities. Furthermore, investment in new drying equipment with electric drive and centrifugal impeller fans significantly reduce noise nuisance. Finally, if incorporated into a new grain store the noise nuisance can be confined to one site and managed through the design process and noise mitigation measures if required. Continue reading ‘Grain driers, noise and planning permission’
