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The Microgeneration Certification Council (MCS) are consulting on the MCS 020 Planning Standard for Permitted Development Installations of Air Source Heat ...
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The Microgeneration Certification Council (MCS) are consulting on the MCS 020 Planning Standard for Permitted Development Installations of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), in line with the outcome of the government review into noise and ASHP. While installation of ASHP is permitted development, it must comply with MCS 020. Planning is devolved so conditions for installation differ across the four UK devolved administrations. Since MCS 020 was first issued in 2011, and updated in 2019, improvements in heat pump technology have led contractors and consumers to raise concerns that current PDR are a barrier to installation. Currently in Wales domestic ASHP are required to be at least three metres from the site boundary, and in England one metre. The Welsh Government is also looking to update PDR in Wales. IOA are preparing a response for submission by the deadline of January 26th.
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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