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Changes to planning rules around air source heat pumps (ASHP), electric vehicle charging and home extensions are included in a consultation on extending permitted development rights (PDR) in England.
Research for the Department for Transport (DfT) into the use of noise cameras to tackle excessive noise from vehicle exhausts has been published.
The Home Office are consulting on removal of licensing for firearms sound moderators.
Proposals for the next regime for night flights, for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports have been set out by The Department for Transport.
Low Frequency Noise (LFN) issues are often reported in local and national press. The most recent hum we’ve heard of is in Immingham on the Humber estuary.
The Chair of the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, Baroness Brown, has written to the Government urging them to take more action to reduce unhealthy noise.
An updated code of practice on picketing issued by The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) retains clauses covering noise. The code cites interference because e.g. because of noise or crowds...
The Welsh Government have published research examining air source heat pump noise (ASHP) and permitted development rights (PDR) in Wales. In announcing the publication Minister for Climate Change...
Trials are underway in Scotland exploring how a drone network can be introduced, that would help ensure the efficient delivery of blood products, medicines, lab tests and medical supplies...
The guide to Designing for Renewable Energy in Wales is now available, following a consultation
The response of the Government to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report investigating noise and human health is now available.
This week the Senedd passed the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill, giving the Welsh Government powers to make policies to manage noise