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Noise Control

Noise Control

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
07 February 2025
Consultation: National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation

A draft of a new National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation has been published for consultation, as part of the ongoing review of planning policy.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
05 February 2025
Measures to curb underwater noise announced

The Government have announced that plans to accelerate the development of offshore wind power will be accompanied by measures to reduce harmful underwater noise.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
27 January 2025
Government seeking views on Infrastructure planning reform

The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
17 January 2025
New report: Green spaces and transport noise annoyance

A new report assesses the health benefits of having quiet areas within areas with high levels of road traffic and railway noise.

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
17 January 2025
New report: Green spaces and transport noise annoyance0

A new report assesses the health benefits of having quiet areas within areas with high levels of road traffic and railway noise.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 January 2025
Ireland: EPA consultation on Guidance Note for Noise (NG4)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has revised Guidance Note for Noise (NG4) and it is now out for consultation.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
01 January 2025
Ireland: Little progress with Noise Action Plans in 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland published its report on the environmental enforcement performance of local authorities in 2023 in December.

November/December 2024

This issue of Acoustics Bulletin features the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), including a look back at key developments over the past 50 years. The bulletin includes details on the annual conference, branch news, and recent parliamentary and policy updates.

01 November 2024

Alex Shaida
Alex Shaida
02 October 2024
Briefing on the Defra National Noise Modelling System (NMS) on 8 October 2024

Join us for the briefing on the Defra National Noise Modelling System (NMS) and a memorial lecture honouring Geoff Kerry.

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
09 July 2024
Heat Pump Noise in the Press

An article in The Guardian business pages today asks whether heat pumps can cause noise nuisance to neighbours.

July/August 2024

This bulletin discusses a variety of topics, including the Institute of Acoustics awards and a review of AI's role in acoustics. It also includes articles on wind turbine noise, managing construction noise, and the impact of residential development on venues. The publication provides updates on specialist groups and branch news, highlighting the diverse activities and initiatives within the field.

01 July 2024

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
25 May 2024
Small music venues - noise complaints contributing to closures

New report from the UK Parliament Culture, Media and Sport Committee found that noise complaints are contributing to the loss of grassroots music venues