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The IOA has responded to the Microgeneration Certification Council (MCS) consultation on the MCS 020 Planning Standard for Permitted Development ...
The IOA has responded to the Microgeneration Certification Council (MCS) consultation on the MCS 020 Planning Standard for Permitted Development Installations of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP). Many members of the IOA regularly carry out noise impact assessments of heat pump installations. While installation of ASHP is permitted development, it must comply with MCS 020. Two consultation workshops were held to gather our members’ experience and inform our response to the consultation with, 120 professionals attending.
In responding, concerns are raised that the existing permitted development noise limit (described as 42dB(A) at 1m from the nearest neighbouring habitable window) may be too high. IOA are encouraging further research to identify a ‘permitted sound level’ which would reduce the risk of any effects, including the effect of numerous domestic ASHPs in a residential neighbourhood. The IOA supports publication of additional guidance for installers that may help reduce ASHP niose at the nearest property and guidance for the public illustrating what owners of ASHPs and their neighbours might expect to hear from a correctly installed ASHP.
Response to Consultations
A new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.
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.
A UK strategy for the conservation of whales and dolphins (cetaceans) - has been published. It acknowledges that underwater noise sits alongside climate change and bycatch is a threat impacting these
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on proposed changes to the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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