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Outcome of Welsh Government consultation on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps.
New noise rating on labels for household tumble dryers
The Home Office has issued proposals to relax licensing hours in England and Wales, if England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland reach the semi finals of the world cup in July 2026.
London Branch: Air Source Heat Pumps - Acoustic Challenges by Jack Harvie-Clarke and James Hill, Apex Acoustics
by Rebecca Hogg
Updated regulations for measuring noise from outdoor equipment - like compressors, chainsaws, tower cranes and generators - have been laid in Parliament and come into force on 13 April 2026.
The IOA have submitted evidence to Government on the proposal to update measurement of outdoor equipment noise in line with changes to EU regulation.
The Noise Policy Statement England must be integrated into the National Planning Policy Framework say IOA
Transport Scotland have published a new Transport Noise Action Plan for 2025 – 2028.
On November 26th, the same day as the budget, a new National Licensing Policy Framework (NLPF) was published, alongside Revised guidance under section 182 of the Licensing Act.
The government are inviting views and evidence on proposals for a review of the licensing system which focuses on pubs, restaurants, clubs, music and entertainment venues licensed under the Licensing
This week a consultation on changes to Permitted Development Rights in England has been published, which includes proposed changes to planning rules around air source heat pumps (ASHP), and home...
The Greater London Authority are proposing licensing authorities work with the local planning authority to apply the Agent of Change principle.
New professional guidance proposes an approach to minimise planning barriers and costs for air source heat pump installations
The IOA have submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on potential amendments to permitted development rights, which included proposals related change of use for buildings....
26 January 2023 - Central Branch (hybrid meeting) by Adam Fox, Mason UK,
Presened by Marina Rodrigues and Sarah Huskie, CDM Stravitec and Martin Raisborough, RBA Acoustics
An IOA response to the Government consultation on updating guidance on the assessment and rating of onshore wind turbines - ETSU-R-97 - has been submitted.
Microgeneration Certification Council (MCS) consultation on the Planning Standard for Permitted Development Installations of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)