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On November 26th, the same day as the budget, a new National Licensing Policy Framework (NLPF) was published, alongside Revised guidance under section 182 ...
A new National Licensing Policy Framework (NLPF) was published on November 26th.
The NLPF was published alongside Revised guidance under section 182 of the Licensing Act.
The NLPF "is non statutory."
Authorities are ‘encouraged to embed’ the Agent of Change principle.
The Agent of Change principle is about "mitigating impacts such as noise" from new developments near licensed premises.
Authorities are encouraged to "collaborate with planning colleagues to protect the viability of pubs, music venues, cultural spaces and events."
The revised guidance is under section 182 guidance.
The revised guidance says authorities should "consider the need to promote growth and deliver economic benefits.”
On November 26th, the same day as the budget, a new National Licensing Policy Framework (NLPF) was published, alongside Revised guidance under section 182 of the Licensing Act. The NLPF emphasises that it is non statutory, and says authorities are ‘encouraged to embed’ the Agent of Change principle "ensuring new developments near existing licensed premises take responsibility for mitigating impacts such as noise, rather than placing undue burdens on established venues." Authorities are also encouraged to ‘collaborate with planning colleagues to protect the viability of pubs, music venues, cultural spaces and events.’ The revised guidance under section 182 guidance says that - “When making licensing decisions, all licensing authorities should consider the need to promote growth and deliver economic benefits.”
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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