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A draft of a new National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation has been published for consultation, as part of the ongoing review of planning policy.
A draft of a new National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation has been published for consultation.
This is part of the ongoing review of planning policy.
A consultation on an approach to site assessment for nuclear energy occurred last year.
"While significant noise, vibration, or air quality issues are unlikely during operation, construction-related transport may have local impacts."
Noise is covered in detail in the Appraisal of Sustainability.
The consultation is open.
The consultation is open until midday.
April 3rd is the consultation deadline.
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A draft of a new National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation has been published for consultation, as part of the ongoing review of planning policy. This follows on from a consultation last year on an approach to site assessment for nuclear energy. The draft consultation states "While significant noise, vibration, or air quality issues are unlikely during operation, construction-related transport may have local impacts." Noise is covered in detail in the Appraisal of Sustainability. The consultation is open until midday April 3rd.
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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