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Government have confirmed implementation of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards is not impacted by budget announcement on building regs
In the Budget it was announced that “the government will not make major changes to building regulations for the remainder of this Parliament – except to continue improving building safety, including implementing the recommendations of the Grenfell Inquiry." This sparked concerns to be raised about the implentation of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards in 2027. Government have written to respondents to the 2023 consulation, including the IOA, to clarify that this commitment does not include the Future Homes and Buildings Standards. The Energy, Carbon and Overheating team state that "legislation making the necessary changes was laid before Parliament on 24 March 2026, and the Future Homes and Buildings Standards will continue to come into force from 24 March 2027 for non-higher risk building work and 24 September 2027 for higher risk building work. For further details on the transitional arrangements, please refer to the government response to the consultation."
Government acknowledge noise needs to be considered in consulting on a draft framework National Policy Statetment for development consent for data centres
Vulnerability to transport noise is examined across European cities in a new briefing from the European Environment Agency
The President of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee hosted the 2026 John Connell Awards, demonstrating excellence in acoustic practice and innovation
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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