Integrating Noise into Government Appraisal and Cost Benefit Analysis in the UK

摘要

While the evidence base which underpins noise appraisal has developed rapidly a number of notable gaps and uncertainties remain before it can be fully reflected in policy decisions. The next step for IGCB(N) is to produce a response paper which will determine what can be taken from these research projects and integrated into our existing appraisal tools. This evidence has however identified a wide range of additional areas and questions to continue to develop this area. The key areas where future work/research would, in our view, add the most value are: 1. The relationship between noise and systolic blood pressure, so that the effect of noise on those with pre-existing hypertension can be estimated. 2. Quantification of the link between sleep disturbance and reduced next day productivity, and also the link between lower academic attainment and lifetime earnings. 3. Determination of consumers' willingness to pay for quiet areas, and how this changes in response to increased noise levels. 4. The effect and final impact of hypertension (caused by noise) on End-stage Renal Disease.