UK Legislation

New noise rating for tumble dryers

New noise rating on labels for household tumble dryers

Consultation: Relaxing licensing for the world cup

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.

Planning for sound from ASHPs: proposal for a risk based assessment framework

London Branch: Air Source Heat Pumps - Acoustic Challenges by Jack Harvie-Clarke and James Hill, Apex Acoustics

Rights and Responsibilities - What's new in 2025 for ASHP Permitted Development Rights

by Rebecca Hogg

50 Years of research policy and guidance shaped by the health effects of sound

Webinar organised by the IOA SN&HG 11 July 2024

Noise from outdoor equipment

Call for evidence on updates for measuring noise from outdoor equipment

Noise at the Environment Agency Planning Vs. Permitting and the Impact of New Residential Developments on EA Regulated Sites

Midland Branch Evening Meeting Noise at the Environment Agency. Planning vs permitting, and the impact of new residential developments on EA regulated sites

Acoustics 2023: Method Implementation Document for BS 4142

Acoustics 2023: Habitats Developments in Managing the Ecological Impacts of Noise on Wildlife Habitats for Sustainable Development

Space Industries Act 2018 consultation response

The IOA has today submitted its response to a consultation about spaceflight based on The Space Industries Act 2018.