Planning

Padel’s Decibel Dilemma: UK’s Growing Sport and Noise Constraints

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.

March/April 2025

The Acoustics Bulletin for March/April 2025 highlights the Institute of Acoustics' (IOA) initiatives, including progress towards chartered status, noise research projects, and the upcoming release of a new website. It also covers key topics such as the revised BS 8233 standard, the activities of the IOA's various groups, and news updates.

01 March 2025

Noise concerns delay Gatwick second runway decision

The Secretary of State for Transport,  Heidi Alexander MP, has said she is "minded to approve" the operation of a second runway at Gatwick airport

New report: EU cities are still too noisy

A new report by The European Court of Auditors finds that while European cities have cleaner air, they are still too noisy.

New network set to focus on reducing noise

A network of engineers, policymakers, industry stakeholders and scientists, are set to focus on reducing noise pollution and building a healthier environment.

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.

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.