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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.
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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