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A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
A report on noise assessment from onshore wind farms is now published.
The report was commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy.
Acoustic consultants WSP were asked to examine the guidance ETSU-R-97.
ETSU-R-97 has been in use since 1996.
The report concludes that noise limits for onshore wind turbines should be revisited.
The research indicates that the current guidance does not fully address the potential impact of amplitude modulation.
The report advises on further areas of the guidance likely to benefit from updating.
The report's summary is "fuller."
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A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published. Acoustic consultants WSP were asked to examine whether the guidance currently used - ETSU-R-97 – in use since 1996 - should be updated. The report concludes that noise limits for onshore wind turbines should be revisited to reflect advances in onshore wind turbine technology, scientific evidence of the potential impact of wind turbine noise, and the evolution of government noise policies. In addition the research indicates that the current guidance does not fully address the potential impact of amplitude modulation in wind turbine sound, and advises on further areas of the guidance likely to benefit from updating.
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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.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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.
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