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Table 1 Area Sensitivity Ratings (ASRs)
Degree to which NSR
Type of
is affected |
by IF
Area Containing NSR
Not | Affected
Indirectly Directly Affected Affected
(i)
Rural area, including a country park or village type development
A
B
B
(ii)
Low density residential area consisting of low- rise or isolated high- rise developments
A
B
C
|(iii)
Urban area
PQ
B
C
C
|(iv)
Area other than those
above
B
B
C
For the purpose of Table 1 the following definitions shall apply :-
"country park" means an area that is designated as a country park
pursuant to Section 14 of the Country Parks Ordinance;
"directly affected" means that the NSR is at such a location that noise
generated by the IF is readily noticeable at the NSR and is a
dominant feature of the noise climate of the NSR;
"indirectly affected" means that the NSR is at such a location that noise
generated by the IF, whilst noticeable at the NSR, is not a dominant
feature of the noise climate of the NSR;
"not affected" means that the NSR is at such a location that noise
generated by the IF is not noticeable at the NSR; and
"urban area" means an area of high density, diverse development including a mixture of such elements as industrial activities, major trade or commercial activities and residential premises.