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Government are consulting on permitted development for single wind turbines up to 30m high for business and public sector
Inclusion of Good Acoustic Design in revised Design and Placemaking PPG would support effective noise management.
Our Scottish branch have commented on the consultation by Transport Scotland on a new Transport Noise Action Plan (TNAP) 2025 – 2028.
Consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in England.
A new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on proposed changes to the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
For the first time noise is included as an indicator of deprivation in England and Wales. Both administrations published updated Indices of Deprivation in November.
The Scottish Government are consulting on an updated Agglomeration Noise Action Plan. It covers five agglomerations – Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk, and Glasgow. Agglomerations arw defined by
In responding to the government call for evidence on a proposed review of the licensing system, the IOA has expressed agreement with overarching objective of creating a consistent, transparent....
The Environmental Audit Committee published the outcome of their enquiry into Airport expansion and climate and nature targets at the end of October.
Protecting established music venues from noise complaints from new developments has recently been the subject of debate in the House of Lords and questions in the House of Commons.
In a consultation setting out a delivery plan for raising awareness, focusing primarily on air pollution, the Welsh Government are also acknowledge the health impacts of noise...