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Loughton:
Loughton County High School for Girls, Alderton Hill.
St. Nicholas Infants' School, Borders Lane.
Davenant Foundation Grammar School, Chester Road.
Lucton County Secondary School for Girls, Homecroft Gardens.
Loughton Pool, Traps Hill.
6. CARAVAN AND CAMPING SITES
There are 2 recreational caravan and camping sites within the area.
Grange Farm, which is owned and operated by the Council, and Debden House,
which is licensed by the Council.
The licensing system makes it possible for the Local Authority to
secure adequate conditions on caravan sites by restricting the number of
caravans; controlling the type of caravan; regulating the position of
caravans, vehicles, structures and tents; taking of steps to preserve or
enhance the amenity of the land; ensuring adequate measures for fire prevention
and fire fighting; securing adequate sanitary and other facilities for the
persons using the caravans.
7. CLEAN AIR
It is generally accepted that there exists a definite relationship
between atmospheric pollution and lung cancer and bronchitis. Pollution of
the air also damages buildings and materials and has an adverse effect upon
agriculture and horticulture. The Clean Air Acts have undoubtedly resulted
in a remarkable decrease in air pollution, one has only to remember how smog
has decreased over the past few years for this to become evident.
Although domestic chimneys are the major contributors towards air
pollution much attention is given to industrial plant. Notice of intention
to install new industrial plant is obligatory, in addition, the person installing
the plant has an option to submit plans for approval. This enables advice to
be given at an early stage and assists in preventing further pollution.
8. NOISE ABATEMENT
The Noise Abatement Act 1960 enables a Local Authority to deal with
noise and vibration as statutory nuisances and also prohibits the use of
loudspeakers on' the highway, subject to certain exceptions. Advertising
the sale of perishable food by loudspeaker is permitted between 12.00 and
19.00 hours but it is suspected that many ice cream vendors exceed this period.
As a result of complaints, 128 visits were made at all times of day
and night to investigate noise nuisances. It was possible to solve most
problems to the satisfaction of the complainants. The solution to many
complaints is simple. For example, road drills are extremely noisy but can
be quietened by using a muffler which is cheap, efficient and easily fitted.
The pile driving in connection with the M.ll/London Transport bridge caused
nuisance to many and the cessation of night working alleviated the problem
albeit without a reduction in the actual noise emitted.
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