Practical guidance on planning, noise and acoustic assessment
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The council has asked for a noise assessment — what happens next?
Planning or Environmental Health asked for a noise assessment? Here's what to send your consultant, what happens next, and why the right scope matters.
Read articleWhat is a Noise Impact Assessment and when is one required for planning?
A practical guide to Noise Impact Assessments for planning: what an NIA involves, when one may be required, and how noise issues can be addressed through proportionate assessment and mitigation.
Read articleNew guidance on air source heat pump noise — what it means for developers
New professional guidance on air source heat pump noise provides a more proportionate framework for considering noise and planning. This article looks at what the guidance means for developers and when acoustic assessment may be required.
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