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Noise, dust and neighbours questions for the CSCS MAP test

4 free questions on Noise, dust and neighbours, from section E. Environment. Every question is original and explains why each option is right or wrong.

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Question 1

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Your project will involve noisy piling near homes.

Under section 61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974, what can you apply to the local authority for?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. A grant to pay for noise barriers
  2. B. Prior consent for the work
  3. C. A licence to work 24 hours a day with no limits
  4. D. Permission to skip noise assessments for workers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Section 61 is about consent, not funding.
  • B. Right: Right. Section 61 lets the person doing the works apply to the local authority for consent, setting out the works, methods and steps to minimise noise.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Consent sets out methods and noise controls. It isn't a free pass.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Section 61 is about noise to neighbours. Worker noise duties still apply.

Explanation

Under section 61, you can apply to the local authority for prior consent, setting out the works and how noise will be minimised.

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Question 2

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You apply to the local authority for section 61 consent.

How long does the authority have to decide?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. 6 months
  2. B. There is no time limit
  3. C. 28 days
  4. D. 7 days
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. The period is 28 days.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The authority must decide within 28 days.
  • C. Right: Right. Section 61 says the local authority must decide within 28 days of receiving the application.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. The period is 28 days.

Explanation

The local authority must decide a section 61 application within 28 days. An applicant can appeal to a magistrates' court within 21 days.

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Question 3

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You are applying for section 61 consent for noisy work.

What must the application set out?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Nothing, as consent is automatic
  2. B. The works, methods and noise controls
  3. C. Only the start date
  4. D. Only the names of the workers
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. The local authority decides on the application.
  • B. Right: Right. Section 61 says the application must set out the works, the method of carrying them out and the steps to minimise noise.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. It must describe the works, methods and noise controls.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Names aren't enough.

Explanation

A section 61 application sets out the works, the methods and the steps to minimise noise.

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Question 4

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The local authority attaches conditions to your section 61 consent that you think are wrong.

What can you do?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Appeal to HSE
  2. B. Nothing at all
  3. C. Appeal to a magistrates' court
  4. D. Ignore the conditions
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. HSE doesn't handle section 61 appeals.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. You have a right of appeal.
  • C. Right: Right. Section 61 says if the authority refuses, doesn't decide in time or attaches conditions, the applicant may appeal to a magistrates' court within 21 days.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Ignoring consent conditions is not an option.

Explanation

Section 61 decisions can be appealed to a magistrates' court within 21 days.

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