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From April 14th, local authorities in Wales must consider the policies in the Noise and Soundscape plan 2023–2028 when exercising any function of a public ...
From April 14th, local authorities in Wales must consider the Noise and Soundscape plan 2023 –2028.
The plan states "A healthy sound environment is more than simply the absence of unwanted sounds, and noise management must have a broader focus than simply reducing the decibels."
The plan also states, "We need to create appropriate soundscapes, meaning the right sound environment in the right time and place."
The Noise and Soundscape plan covers the period 2023-2028.
The IOA contributed to the development of policies on soundscapes.
The IOA presented written and verbal evidence.
The policies must be considered when exercising any function of a public nature.
Wales remains the first UK government to recognise soundscapes in law.
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From April 14th, local authorities in Wales must consider the policies in the Noise and Soundscape plan 2023 –2028 when exercising any function of a public nature that could affect soundscapes in Wales. The plan states "A healthy sound environment is more than simply the absence of unwanted sounds, and noise management must have a broader focus than simply reducing the decibels. " and "We need to create appropriate soundscapes, meaning the right sound environment in the right time and place."
The IOA contributed to the development of policies on soundscapes in the Act presenting written and verbal evidence. Wales remains the first UK government to recognise soundscapes in law.
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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