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Consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in England.
The UK Government published a consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in England in December.
The new draft NPFF does not reference the Noise Policy Statement England.
The Noise Policy Statement England was published in 2010.
Unlike the current NPPF, there is no reference to any requirement for noise mitigation in the new draft.
The IOA Parliamentary Liaison Group are convening a working group to respond to the consultation.
The consultation is open until March 10th.
The document discusses "proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system".
The source of the document is GOV.UK.
The UK Government published a consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in England in December. This new draft NPFF does not reference the Noise Policy Statement England, which has since its publication in 2010, been the benchmark for including noise in policy. Another omission is that unlike the current NPPF, there is no reference to any requirement for noise mitigation. The IOA Parliamentary Liaison Group are convening a working group to respond to consultation, which is open until March 10th.
National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system - GOV.UK
Support for inclusion of acoustic conditions in updated school premises regulations for Scotland
New CIEH data shows decline in noise complaints across and enforcement across England and Wales
New noise rating on labels for household tumble dryers
Government are consulting on permitted development for single wind turbines up to 30m high for business and public sector
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).
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.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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