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In responding to a consultation under the previous government, on the potential siting of nuclear fusion facilities , the IOA has broadly agreed with proposals.
The IOA has "broadly agreed with proposals" regarding the potential siting of nuclear fusion facilities.
The response was submitted in response to a consultation under the previous government.
The current Overarching National Policy Statement for Energy (EN-1) "has to date proved effective in controlling noise and vibration impacts" from other energy projects.
EN-1 is "well suited to fusion as well."
Potential noise sources from energy generation include "turbines, pumps, compressors, cooling systems and transformers."
The technologies involved "differ."
The consultation covers England and Wales.
The full response is available.
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In responding to a consultation under the previous government, on the potential siting of nuclear fusion facilities , the IOA has broadly agreed with proposals. Our response states that the current Overarching National Policy Statement for Energy (EN-1) has to date proved effective in controlling noise and vibration impacts from other energy projects, and is well suited to fusion as well. While technologies differ, potential noise sources from energy generation - like turbines, pumps, compressors, cooling systems and transformers are similar. The consultation covers England and Wales - see full response.
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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