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From April 14th, local authorities in Wales must consider the policies in the Noise and Soundscape plan 2023–2028 when exercising any function of a public ...
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From April 14th, local authorities in Wales must consider the policies in the Noise and Soundscape plan 2023 –2028 when exercising any function of a public nature that could affect soundscapes in Wales. The plan states "A healthy sound environment is more than simply the absence of unwanted sounds, and noise management must have a broader focus than simply reducing the decibels. " and "We need to create appropriate soundscapes, meaning the right sound environment in the right time and place."
The IOA contributed to the development of policies on soundscapes in the Act presenting written and verbal evidence. Wales remains the first UK government to recognise soundscapes in law.
This week noise proved to be a cross party issue as written questions on noise and health, drones and railways from MPs from three parties were answered
European Commission urged to treat noise pollution as a core public health, environmental and productivity issue
Webinars from last weeks' Noise Action Week - covering noise and health, a day in the life of an acoustician, the impact of electric buses and pubs and clubs best practice now online
New research on travel attitudes in Wales finds no change in number of respondents bothered by noise outside their homes
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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