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Noise Control

Noise Control

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
31 July 2025
Plans to protect music venues from new build noise complaints

The Department for Business and Trade have announced they plan to introduce the ‘Agent of Change’ principle into national planning and licensing policy

Kapil Thirwani
Kapil Thirwani
28 July 2025
The 'IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control' 2025/26 - available via Distance Learning for International Students

The pandemic left bitter and sour notes in everyone’s lives at different levels. The learnings have made radical changes in the way people lead their lifestyles at home and at work.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
18 July 2025
Standardised monitoring of wind farm impacts proposed for underwater noise

A new report examines conclusions from the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Strategic Renewables Unit’s (SRU) project to progress the implementation of post-consent monitoring standards

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
18 July 2025
Consultation: Noise standard for tumble dryers

A consultation is underway by the Department for Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ) on ecodesign standards for tumble dryers which includes noise ratings.

Acoustic Engineer

Sandy Brown is a leading independent acoustic consultancy with a rich heritage supported by a contemporary approach.

Level: Entry Level
Location: London
Salary: Undisclosed

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
07 July 2025
Consultation: Assessment and rating of wind turbine noise guidance

Views are now being sought on an update to guidance on the assessment and rating of onshore wind turbines.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
04 July 2025
Onshore wind turbine strategy pledges to update noise assessment guidance

An Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy has been published today by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

Jack Harvie-Clark
Jack Harvie-Clark
30 June 2025
Evolution from ProPG to BS 8233 proposals

There has been much debate over whether the proposed updates to BS 8233 are progressive or regressive.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 June 2025
European Noise and Health report launch in Brussels

More than one hundred million people in Europe are exposed to harmful transport noise - which is a major environmental health risk

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
11 June 2025
Consultation Ireland: Marine Planning Policy

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment in Ireland are undertaking a public consultation on their first statutory Marine Planning Policy Statement (MPPS).

Nicky Rogers
Nicky Rogers
02 June 2025
May-June '25 Bulletin for IOA Members

The dramatic cover for the May/June 2025 issue of Acoustics Bulletin signifies a major IOA milestone as it displays the armorial bearings recently granted to the Institute by the College of Arms

Occupational Exposure to Hand Arm Vibration

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL HAND-ARM VIBRATION – TRAINING TO ASSESS AND MANAGE WORKPLACE VIBRATION RISKS

Next start date: 20 April 2026