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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has revised Guidance Note for Noise (NG4) and it is now out for consultation.
The EPA in Ireland has revised the Guidance Note for Noise (NG4).
Updates include updated sections on licence application requirements.
Expansion of noise impact assessment using calculation methods is included.
The document features updates on information and methodologies on measurement of tonal, low frequency and impulsive noise.
Expanded sections on noise complaints, noise control and mitigation are present.
There are updates on the assessment of low frequency noise, intermittent noise and other sound characteristics.
Changes have been made to penalties for noise sensitive locations for both tonal and impulsive noise.
The consultation is open until February 28th 2025.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has revised Guidance Note for Noise (NG4) and it is now out for consultation. Updates include:
See consultation document
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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