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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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Elements of acoustics are acknowledged in the Government response to the 2023 consultation on the Future Homes and Building Standard
Support for inclusion of acoustic conditions in updated school premises regulations for Scotland
New CIEH data shows decline in noise complaints across and enforcement across England and Wales
New noise rating on labels for household tumble dryers
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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