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Considerations of noise and soundscape are embedded in the Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025.
The Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025 embeds considerations of noise and soundscape.
Publication of the report is required the year before each Welsh Parliament election.
"25% of residents reporting being affected" by noise pollution, especially in urban areas.
The new Welsh legislation on soundscapes aims to improve well-being.
The impacts of underwater noise are likely to extend with increasing marine industrial development.
Noise mitigation for healthy urban areas is a need identified in the report.
Addressing air and noise pollution requires a multi-sector, collaborative approach.
Following the advice in the Noise and Soundscape Plan for Wales 2023 to 2028 is a key opportunity for action.
Considerations of noise and soundscape are embedded in the Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025. Publication of this information is required the year before each Welsh Parliament election. The report acknowledges noise pollution in Wales is a public health concern, with 25% of residents reporting being affected, especially in urban areas. The new Welsh legislation on soundscapes is referenced as aiming to improve well-being by promoting healthier, more inclusive acoustic environments. Also, it is recognized that the impacts of underwater noise are likely to extend with increasing marine industrial development. Messages in the report include the need for noise mitigation for healthy urban areas, and that addressing air and noise pollution in Wales requires a multi-sector, collaborative approach that integrates nature-based solutions, sustainable transport, and emissions control across various industries. Following the advice in the Noise and Soundscape Plan for Wales 2023 to 2028 – particularly when planning new development that may impact on the relative balance between noise and natural sounds where people live, is seen as a key opportunity for action.
Natural Resources Wales / SoNaRR 2025: Foreword and summary
As Noise Action Week winds up, IOA are highlighting how a career in acoustics shapes the sound of our world and action to manage noise impacts us every day
The 2026 IOA Awards Lunch celebrated outstanding achievements, industry contributions, and valuable networking in York.
A review of reporting for workplace injury asks if work related hearing loss should be a reportable injury
The Association of Noise Consultants with input from IOA and CIEH representatives, seek comment on draft guidance on managing noise from dog kennels
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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