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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. 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
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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