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Noise from outdoor equipment - used in construction and landscaping/gardening - has since 2001 been regulated in the UK in line with an EU Directive. The ...
Noise from outdoor equipment has been regulated in the UK since 2001.
The UK regulations are in line with an EU Directive.
The EU has updated its regulations on noise, "in line with technological progress in methods for measuring noise."
The Office for Product Safety Standards is considering implementing the same approach in the UK.
On 4 September 2024, the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill was introduced into Parliament.
The Bill will provide "enabling powers that will allow the Government to update our outdoor equipment regulations."
The Call for Evidence aims to understand potential benefits and costs.
The consultation is open until November 11th.
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Noise from outdoor equipment - used in construction and landscaping/gardening - has since 2001 been regulated in the UK in line with an EU Directive. The EU have now updated their regulations on in line with technological progress in methods for measuring noise. The Office for Product Safety Standards are considering whether implementing the same approach in the UK will support business. On 4 September 2024, the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill was introduced into Parliament, which will provide enabling powers that will allow the Government to update our outdoor equipment regulations should it decide to do so. This Call for Evidence is aims to aid understanding of the potential benefits and costs of introducing these measures and inform a final position and the detail of any potential secondary legislation.
The Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) have consulted on their round 4 Road Noise Action Plan covering 2023 – 28.
Government response to the Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry into Airport Expansion and Climate and nature targets noise recommendations
Considerations of noise and soundscape are embedded in the Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025.
Outcome of Welsh Government consultation on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
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