About the talk: In his upcoming presentation, Paul will explain about EA Noise function and where AQMAU sits. Paul will set out the EA’s position on the interface between the planning and permitting regimes and how it can affect permitted facilities. Pauls talk aims to help improve acousticians’ understanding of the permitting process, how to assess the impact of noise from a permitted facility to support an environmental permit application and what the EA requires of applicants in relation to proposed residential receptors adjacent to EA-regulated facilities.
About the speaker: Paul is the Noise Lead of the AQMAU team at the Environment Agency, auditing noise impact assessments and providing technical advice in relation to noise issues. He has a BSc in Music Systems Engineering from the University of the West of England and an MSc in Sound and Vibration Studies from the University of Southampton. Prior to joining the EA, Paul worked for independent and multi-disciplinary acoustic consultancies for nine years, gaining hands-on experience in environmental and architectural acoustics.
This meeting is open to members and non-members and is free to attend.