Under the Scottish Government’s Environmental Assessment Act, airports must create or revise Noise Action Plans (NAPs) every five years.
Latest updates
The last review of the EAL Noise Action Plan took place in April 2018, covering the period 2018-2023. A new action plan is currently in development, with ongoing collaboration between EAL and EANAB in a NAP Working Group.
EAL Noise Action Plan 2018-2023.
You can follow the NAP progress on the Scottish Government NAP webpage.
Useful links
NAP 2024 – 2028 Consultation
When Edinburgh Airport opens the NAP 2024 – 2028 to public consultation in September 2024 we will add a link to their website to allow you easy access to the documentation and to contribute to the discussion.
Scotland’s Noise
Every five years, the Scottish Government maps noise levels across Scotland, following EU regulations. These maps inform Noise Action Plans by Aviation, Road, Rail and Local Authorities to lessen noise impact, with public input on draft plans. In 2024, collaborative modelling will update noise exposure data for Scotland.
Scotland’s Noise webpage about Scotland’s NoiseRelevant documents
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about Noise Action Plans
NAPs are important because excessive noise can have significant negative impacts on human health and well-being, including sleep disturbance, stress, cardiovascular problems, and reduced cognitive performance. NAPs aim to protect communities from these harmful effects by reducing noise levels and minimising noise-related disruptions.
