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Low Frequency Noise (LFN) issues are often reported in local and national press. The most recent hum we’ve heard of is in Immingham on the Humber estuary.
Low Frequency Noise (LFN) issues are often reported in the press.
A recent hum was reported in Immingham on the Humber estuary.
In some cases, "no source of the sound can be found."
Those who hear the noise experience "annoyance and disturbed sleep."
People often contact "local councillors, MPs or the press" when the source is unknown.
A briefing note titled "Low Frequency Noise Annoyance" has been recently published.
The briefing note aims to increase public understanding of low frequency noise.
The briefing note sets out "routes to finding mechanisms for coping with it where no source can be identified."
Low Frequency Noise (LFN) issues are often reported in local and national press. The most recent hum we’ve heard of is in Immingham on the Humber estuary. This is one of several cases where no source of the sound can be found. Those who hear it are suffering annoyance and disturbed sleep. In these cases people often turn to local councillors, MPs or the press, when the source of the sound remains unresolved. Our recently published briefing note, Low Frequency Noise Annoyance, aims to help increase public understanding of low frequency noise, sets out processes for investigation and routes to finding mechanisms for coping with it where no source can be identified.
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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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