Planning

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).

New report: 20% of Europeans impacted by transport noise

A report published last week by the European Environment Agency finds that long-term exposure to transport noise in Europe is linked to a wide range of negative impacts on our health

Evolution from ProPG to BS 8233 proposals

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

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

MP supports Agent of Change to protect music venues

The new draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill was debated in Parliament this week, and Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, spoke on her amendment

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).

May/June 2025

This bulletin explores diverse aspects of acoustics, including a look at the IOA's new coat of arms, updates on STEM activities, and articles on technical innovations. It also highlights important initiatives and developments in the field, such as the upcoming Acoustics 2025 conference and recent policy changes.

01 May 2025

New Briefing - The Health and Social Costs of Noise

It has been estimated that the annual social cost of urban road noise in England ranges from £7 billion to £10 billion, similar to the cost of road accidents (£9 billion).

Enquiry open on airport expansion and environmental targets

The Environmental Audit Committee have issued a call for evidence on 'Airport expansion and climate and nature targets'.

Certificate Course in Soundscape Assessment

LEARN TO ASSESS, ANALYSE, AND DESIGN SOUNDSCAPES TO ENHANCE HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELLBEING USING ISO-COMPLIANT METHODS AND SOUNDSCAPE PRINCIPLES

Next start date: 11 May 2026

Land use England consultation: Clear policy on noise needed

In responding to the Government consultation on a strategic national approach to land use in England, IOA the emphasise need for clear policy guidance to ensure environmental noise is properly assesse

Ireland: Response to noise guidance (NG4) consultation

In responding to a consultation on revised guidance for assessing environmental noise - the IOA Ireland branch commend the EPA for providing a comprehensive Draft NG-4 guidance document.