Planning

Planning

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
23 March 2026
Proposal to allow 30 metre wind turbines

Government are consulting on permitted development for single wind turbines up to 30m high for business and public sector

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
17 March 2026
Placemaking needs Good Acoustic Design

Inclusion of Good Acoustic Design in revised Design and Placemaking PPG would support effective noise management.

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 February 2026
Proposal for 10 year noise mapping cycle

The Institute of Acoustics disagrees with proposals in Scotland to extend cycles for updating noise maps and action plans from five to ten years.

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 February 2026
Consultation - Design and Placemaking PPG

Draft Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance recognises consideration of noise in developing healthy, comfortable buildings

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
17 December 2025
England: Noise mitigation omitted in national planning policy consultation

Consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in England.

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

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Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

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Consultants in Acoustics and Vibration

We are expanding our Surrey offices and are considering applicants including graduate and year-out placements roles. This is an opportunity to be involved in some extraordinary projects.

Level: Entry Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: Undisclosed

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Senior and Junior Acoustic Consultants

As our Acoustics team continues to grow, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help deliver transformative infrastructure and renewable energy projects nationwide.

Level: Various
Salary: Undisclosed

Planning for sound from ASHPs: proposal for a risk based assessment framework

London Branch: Air Source Heat Pumps - Acoustic Challenges by Jack Harvie-Clarke and James Hill, Apex Acoustics

Environmental Health Officer/Senior EHO or Environmental Health Regulatory Officer/Senior EHRO

We are looking for an experienced officer to join our busy but friendly and supportive environmental Health team.

Level: Mid Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: 52595

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
31 July 2025
Plans to protect music venues from new build noise complaints

The Department for Business and Trade have announced they plan to introduce the ‘Agent of Change’ principle into national planning and licensing policy

Notified Bodies For Noise Emissions In The Environment

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Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Tranquil City - Environmental Data Analytics for Healthier City Living, 17 June 2020

How has the COVID-19 lockdown affected our urban soundscapes, what should we be listening out for and what could it mean for the future of our cities?

Difference Between Manufacturers' Declared Vibration Emission Data and In-Use Measurements

Expert Witness

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Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM