The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to building regulations, which cover the consideration of ventilation and overheating. The review of the Building Regulations Part L:2025 (conservation of fuel and power), includes changes to Part F (Ventilation) - which covers noise from ventilation equipment and open windows, and Part O (overheating), which covers ventilation and external noise impacts. Notable in updates to Part O are proposals that regulations cover loft conversions and new windows and doors in flats.

The European Environment Agency have published their annual update on the state of Europe's environment. An evaluation of the current status and future outlook for transport noise pollution in Europe and its associated impacts on human health is included. This uses data reported by countries under the Environmental Noise Directive (END).  From 2017 - 2022 a slight decrease in the population affected by harmful noise levels is estimated.

Protecting established music venues from noise complaints from new developments has recently been the subject of debate in the House of Lords and questions in the House of Commons. In debate on the Planning and Infrastructrure Bill in the House of Lords earlier this month, several members noted that live music venues keep communities thriving and should be protected. MPs have also raised questions about the issue. James Cleverly, Conservative MP for Braintree asked the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government what is being done to protect venues.

British Standard 8233 Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings provides guidance for the control of noise in and around buildings. It is applicable to the design of new buildings, or refurbished buildings undergoing a change of use. BS 8233 is frequently used by IOA members and a fundamental part of residential planning policy and the design and construction of a wide range of buildings.