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A draft revised National Policy Statement for Ports (NPSP) has been published for consultation, as part of the Government's ongoing reform of infrastructure ...
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A draft revised National Policy Statement for Ports (NPSP) has been published for consultation, as part of the Government's ongoing reform of infrastructure planning. The statement applies to all ports in England, and Milford Haven in Wales, and associated road and rail links. Announcing the consultation, the Department for Transport stated “...updated proposals will more clearly outline how ports can meet obligations on noise and emissions, increasing the likelihood of achieving successful planning approvals and saving time and money during the planning process.” The consultation is open until July 29th. Any members with experience in this sector are invited to help us formulate our response - contact parliament@ioa.org.uk
The Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry into Airport Expansion and Climate and nature targets that took place last year and included a recommendation on noise impacts.
Considerations of noise and soundscape are embedded in the Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025.
In December the Welsh Government(WG) published the outcome of their consultation on changes to permitted development rights (PDR), which includes air source heat pumps (ASHP).
Transport Scotland have published a new Transport Noise Action Plan (TNAP) for 2025 – 2028.
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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