For centuries church bells have generated noise pollution but there is hardly any word spoken about that because people get selectively deaf to noises that happen all the time. I used to live very close to the Church of St. Agatha & Barbara in Oudenbosch (the one that is a copy of St Peter's in Rome)and when I had friends for a sleepover they couldn't sleep very well because of the very loud church bells ringing. I had no such problems as I was used to them. The same with people living close to train tracks or airports. There comes a time when you just don't pay attention to it anymore.
When a new noise source comes along, or you are forced to move to a place with a source of noise, it is very natural to be opposed to it. If the government decided to put a fresh railroad track next to your property you would complain too. The status quo has been disturbed, which leads to unrest. The same is true for mosques, clubs, dog kennels, you name it.
The devaluation of your property (who would want to move into a house with such noisy neighbors) is therefore also a legitimate concern.
When a new noise source comes along, or you are forced to move to a place with a source of noise, it is very natural to be opposed to it. If the government decided to put a fresh railroad track next to your property you would complain too. The status quo has been disturbed, which leads to unrest. The same is true for mosques, clubs, dog kennels, you name it.
The devaluation of your property (who would want to move into a house with such noisy neighbors) is therefore also a legitimate concern.
Best regards,
Leo van Miert
Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall --Torque is how far you take the wall with you
Leo van Miert
Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall --Torque is how far you take the wall with you
