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Considerations of noise and soundscape are embedded in the Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025.
Considerations of noise and soundscape are embedded in the Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025. Publication of this information is required the year before each Welsh Parliament election. The report acknowledges noise pollution in Wales is a public health concern, with 25% of residents reporting being affected, especially in urban areas. The new Welsh legislation on soundscapes is referenced as aiming to improve well-being by promoting healthier, more inclusive acoustic environments. Also, it is recognized that the impacts of underwater noise are likely to extend with increasing marine industrial development. Messages in the report include the need for noise mitigation for healthy urban areas, and that addressing air and noise pollution in Wales requires a multi-sector, collaborative approach that integrates nature-based solutions, sustainable transport, and emissions control across various industries. Following the advice in the Noise and Soundscape Plan for Wales 2023 to 2028 – particularly when planning new development that may impact on the relative balance between noise and natural sounds where people live, is seen as a key opportunity for action.
Natural Resources Wales / SoNaRR 2025: Foreword and summary
Preventing the harmful effects of noise from human activity on biodiversity is the topic of a new briefing
Sound Unleashed challenges young people to share their ideas on sound — with £1,000 prizes up for grabs.
Note that the Institute's Milton Keynes office will be closed today, Friday, 27 Feb., due to unexpected internet connectivity issues. We expect to reopen again on Monday. Staff are working from home.
The Institute of Acoustics (IOA) is now accepting entries for its annual primary school competition.
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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