Noise insulation scheme

HS2 understands that noise and sometimes vibration from construction work could result in adverse impacts on people living nearby.

Contractors undertaking work for HS2 will do all they can to minimise the impact of their work but we recognise that measures will need to be put in place to control the effects of noise and vibration that might otherwise arise from the construction of HS2.

The noise insulation scheme offers to provide secondary glazing and other measures that will help insulate your property from outside noise.

We can help reduce noise with:

Who is eligible for the scheme?

There are specific properties in the Old Oak area that may be eligible for noise insulation. Maps showing the identified properties can be found by clicking here.

We have written to all residents in the properties shown over the last 6 months, attempting to make contact and encouraging them to express an interest in the scheme, which we will continue to do so.

If you believe you are eligible and own one of the properties please do get in touch. Our contact details can be found by clicking here.

For more information on the scheme and the measures to be put in place to control noise and vibration during construction Information Paper E23: Control of Construction Noise and Vibration.

The Government has announced the HS2 Prolonged Disruption Compensation Scheme.

This policy complements a wider package of environmental controls set out in the HS2 Phase One environmental minimum requirements and adds to the noise insulation and temporary re-housing measures set out in information paper E23.

We are aware of the issues that building a new railway can cause to people who live nearby. We will design and build the railway in ways that reduce noise as much as we reasonably can.

An introduction to the scheme for residents has been published on the Government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-prolonged-disruption-compensation-scheme/prolonged-disruption-compensation-scheme

Full guidance will be published in late autumn 2019 in advance of the start of the Phase One main construction works.

If you are eligible under this scheme we will contact you in advance of the construction works to discuss your options and provide more information about the application process.

In the meantime if you have any questions, please contact the HS2 Helpdesk on 08081 434 434 or hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk .

We hold regular drop in sessions for residents that are eligable for the scheme to come along and meet us and our contractor delivering the noise insulation. Any upcoming events can be found in the upcoming local events section by clicking here