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Outcome of Welsh Government consultation on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps.
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.
by Rebecca Hogg
Noise from outdoor equipment - used in construction and landscaping/gardening - has since 2001 been regulated in the UK in line with an EU Directive. The EU have now updated their regulations on in l
The IOA has today submitted its response to a consultation about spaceflight based on The Space Industries Act 2018.
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 the UK Government on the proposal to update measurement of outdoor equipment noise in line with changes to EU regulation.
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
n responding to the UK Government consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning, the IOA Renewable Energy Advisory Group have provide comment on proposals to remove statutory pre-application...
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 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....
A government consultation is now open seeking views on changes to guidance, public sector services and secondary legislation to streamline infrastructure consenting for Nationally Significant...
A review of air source heat pump (ASHP) noise emissions and current permitted development regulations (PDR) and guidance has been published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DENSZ).
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.
The Annual Accounts and Trustees’ Report for 2023 along with the Annual Report for 2023 are on the website.
The September/October 2024 issue of Acoustics Bulletin is now available
The July/August 2024 issue of Acoustics Bulletin is now available.
Microgeneration Certification Council (MCS) consultation on the Planning Standard for Permitted Development Installations of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)