These Regulations establish the rules and procedures on the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at airports within a “Balanced Approach” to noise management. The Regulations also provide for the relevant planning authority to be the competent authority for ensuring application of the balanced approach and compliance with the procedure for adopting operating restrictions, when determining a planning matter in relation to a relevant airport within their area, as well as provide for the local planning authority to be the competent authority for monitoring compliance with restrictions imposed by an order granting development consent, except as otherwise notified in writing by the Secretary of State.
