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The Scottish Government are consulting on updating regulations on school premises
The Scottish Government are consulting on updating regulations on school premises – last published in 1967 - with the aim of creating modern, high quality learning environments. Included is Acoustic Conditions Regulation 24 which states ‘Every part of the school building shall have acoustic conditions and insulation against disturbance by noise appropriate to the use for which the part of the building is designed.’ It proposes including a link to Building Bulletin 93: Acoustic design of schools - performance standards.
The consultation is open for comment until March 24th.
The Noise Policy Statement England must be integrated into the National Planning Policy Framework say IOA
Inclusion of Good Acoustic Design in revised Design and Placemaking PPG would support effective noise management.
A Europe wide review finds no one is risk-free and transportation noise affects everyone, including those who are otherwise healthy
The Greater London Authority are proposing licensing authorities work with the local planning authority to apply the Agent of Change principle.
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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