Management Plan for Perranporth Airfield Motoring Events, [version 1.01]
A1. Pre-Event Planning
1. Event Scheduling:
– Limited number of multiple vehicle events per calender year.
– Drag and Drift Days: 5 events per year, Saturdays, 70 days
apart, per calendar year. to ensure that end of year “A” is as far
apart as beginning of year “B” event
– Car Experience Days: initially 6 events days per year potentially
rising to 9 days if the airfield demonstrates effective management
of noise at these events. This to be approved/denied in writing
upon request by Cornwall Council and can be reviewed further i.e.
back to 6 from 9 or other agreed arrangement not exceeding 9. To
be based of justified evidence held by Cornwall council and
Perranporth Airfield.
– All motor club events, including Camel Vale Motor Club, Truro
Motor Club, The Wheelie School, Scott May Dare Devils, St
Mawes Classic Cars, Multiple Motor Car Testing, and Motorcycle
testing, to be included in Drag and Drift Days.
– Single vehicle testing limited to 1 hour on any day between
11:00 and 15:00. This will be restricted to three and a half days
per week and will not take place on Saturday afternoon ( after
1pm) or Sundays. This does not include motorcycles as they are prohibited from this activity unless they are part of Compulsory
basic Training (CBT) which is allowed at all reasonable times as
an exception to this agreement. – Testing events will be recorded
in a log held at Perranporth Airfield to include Date/ times/
purpose/ tester details/ and vehicle details.
– Children’s off-road motorbike track for under 18s only, ad hoc,
between 11:00 and 15:00. (limiting times) any Organised open
events (over 18) only to take place on Drag and Drift Days within
those days’ confines.
– All other motor-vehicle events require prior agreement with
the Environmental Protection Team, these will be decided on an
event by event basis.
– Static motoring events excluded from this agreement.These
events require for engines to be turned off and remain off except for
entering and leaving the event.
2. Communication with Stakeholders:
– Publicising for the benefit of local residents and businesses
well in advance of upcoming events by way of Website page to
include Drag and drift and Car Experience days – website,
Facebook and local parish notified
– Provide a detailed schedule.
– Establish a Direct contact telephone number for noise
complaints and inquiries.This telephone to be maned at all times
during events.
3. Site Layout and Design:- Design the event layout to minimise noise impact on
residential areas.
– The use of barriers to be implemented where appropriate taking
into account safety & practicality. Barriers could involve high
sided vehicles, noise barriers etc
4. Noise Assessment for non Drag and Drift Days:
An event log to be kept at Perranporth Airfield and made
available to officers of the Environmental protection Team upon
Request, Log to be electronic and/or hard copy
– Conduct a baseline noise survey to understand current noise
levels.
– To be undertaken during the various seasons to obtain an
accurate baseline and reviewed as necessary. survey details to
be kept in Log .
A 2. Noise Control Measures
1. Vehicle Noise Control:
– Enforce strict noise limits on Car Experience days vehicles.
– Require vehicles to have effective noise suppression systems
(e.g., mufflers).
Inspect all cars prior to the start of event so as to determine
whether they are appropriate to use based on noise limits.
All refusals to be detailed in Log.
– Any/
– Conduct pre-event inspections to ensure excessive noise is not
caused.Reduced times for car Experience days from 09.00 – 18.00 to
10.00 – 17.00.
Drag and Drift events and associated events 11.00 – 15.00
2. Operational Measures:
– Where possible Implement staggered start times to prevent
peak noise levels.
– Where possible limit the number of vehicles on the track
simultaneously.
– Use low-noise public address systems. – details and mitigation
measures
3. Physical Barriers:
– Install temporary noise barriers where practicle around high-
noise areas. This should take account of safety and
effectiveness.
– Utilise the airfield’s topography to shield noise from sensitive
areas, this could include running events in different locations
upon the Airfield if necessary, running event tracks in different
rotations (clockwise/anticlockwise).
4. Monitoring and Management:
– Agree with Cornwall Council Environment Protection Team
locations to undertake noise monitoring around the airfield.
– Assign a dedicated noise management team to monitor noise
levels in real-time using Perranporth Airfields portableequipment and implementing best practice.
-Record results of monitoring in the Log.
A3. During the Event
1. Real-Time Monitoring:
– Make adjustments as necessary (e.g., reducing the number of
active vehicles, modifying the schedule).
– Record any adjustments in the Log.
2. Communication:
– Maintain an open line of communication with local residents.
– Advertise on website/social media/notify parish council.
3. Enforcement:
– Ensure all vehicles comply with their noise obligations
throughout the event.
– Take immediate action if noise levels become excessive* (e.g.,
stopping the event temporarily, penalising non-compliant
participants preventing non-compliant vehicles from taking part
in the event)
– Record such decisions in the Log
– * Excessive to mean above expected noise levels at noise
sensitive receptors.
A4. Post-Event Review1. Data Analysis where possible due to environmental conditions:
– Analyse noise monitoring data to assess compliance with noise
limits.
– Compare event noise levels with baseline measurements.
– Analyse data in log, complaints received and any action taken.
2. Community Feedback:
– Collect feedback from local residents and businesses.by
providing a designated email address/phone number
– Act upon justified feedback that indicates that the event has
caused a noise problem.
– Record any actions taken in Log
– Address motoring noise related complaints and record in log .
3. Continuous Improvement:
– Review the effectiveness of noise control measures.
– Make necessary adjustments to improve future events where
possible.
– In collaboration Cornwall Council Environmental protection
team, update the noise management plan regularly based on
feedback and monitoring data.
2. Educational Outreach:- Educate Operators, participants and attendees on the
importance of noise management. – Use of written material to
include signs, agreement on race log .
– Promote awareness of noise management plan and the impact
of noise on our local community.
By implementing this comprehensive noise management plan,
Perranporth Airfield hope’s we can effectively manage noise
levels during our motoring events, ensuring a balance between
event enjoyment and community harmony.
Statement of Agreement
This Management Plan is a voluntary agreement between Perranporth Airfield and Cornwall County Council, setting out mutually agreed principles, procedures, and best-practice measures for the planning, operation, monitoring, and review of motoring events at Perranporth Airfield, with particular regard to noise management and community impact.
The intention of this agreement is to encourage responsible event management, open communication, transparency, and continuous improvement, ensuring a balanced and proportionate approach that supports both motoring activities and the amenity of the surrounding community.
This document does not constitute a legally binding agreement and does not create legal obligations on either party.