Bruntingthorpe exclusive
Testing and trackday venue wins appeal over noise protestors to stay alive
Brunters allowed to make the noise of car testing
The facility had been under the pressure of virtual closure for over a year, after the council responded to complaints from a small number of local residents. Bruntingthorpe already operates a noise policy (98dB static/ 87.5dB drive-by) that rules out race cars unless they run heavy silencing, but the council issued the notice according to Bruntingthorpe on the basis that “if people can hear it, it’s too noisy”.
Bruntingthorpe responded by highlighting the permission given by the planning authority in 1973 as a venue for vehicle testing. The judge agreed, stating that anyone moving to an area near a facility such as Bruntingthorpe must expect to hear the noise of vehicle testing. Those complaining had moved to the area with full access to information on what the facility undertakes.
“We’re absolutely delighted”, said Bruntingthorpe owner Dave Walton, “and we’ll now be concentrating on building up a trackday and events diary for the year ahead. We’ll be sticking to our agreed noise limits of course, and in fact we’re investing heavily in noise monitoring equipment for the site. This last 12 months has been hell, and I now know the anguish that Elvington, Castle Combe and others have faced. Let’s hope that this decision sets a precedent for future appeals, as it clearly indicates that people should be aware of what to expect when moving next to already established facilities.”
Well done, Brunters…
FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!!
This man should be Lord Chancellor
Muppet people who complained should have been laughed at by the council, not pampered to. Who will be paying for this now, the residents of the local council area no doubt!
Nobbers.
Dave
Anyone who complains about this kind of thing needs to be punished.
Donnington springs to mind! You can't hear the person standing next to you when a plane takes off over the track and yet you can talk all day long when there's a race on!
Well done Brunters
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