Noise Policy

Noise Policy

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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.

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 December 2025
Fireworks Noise Bill introduced

A new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.

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Mary  Stevens
Mary Stevens
02 December 2025
Transport noise now an indicator of deprivation

For the first time noise is included as an indicator of deprivation in England and Wales. Both administrations published updated Indices of Deprivation in November.

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
11 November 2025
Scotland consult on noise action plans covering five cities

The Scottish Government are consulting on an updated Agglomeration Noise Action Plan.  It covers five agglomerations –  Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk, and Glasgow. Agglomerations arw defined by

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
18 October 2024
IOA joins call on Government to support research and development

The IOA joins leading R&D organisations urging Chancellor to consider the vital role R&D plays in Government’s long-term plans to grow the economy.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 October 2024
Environmental information on aviation

IOA advocate the inclusion of information on aviation noise data in environmental information provided to consumers

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
14 October 2024
Wales Consultation: Infrastructure Wales Act 2024

A final consultation is now open covering the new consent regime in The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024.

Acoustics 2023: Martin McVay - Noise and Soundscape Policy Developments in Wales

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
15 January 2024
Wales: Air Source Heat Pumps and Permitted Development

The Welsh Government have published research examining air source heat pump noise (ASHP) and permitted development rights (PDR) in Wales. In announcing the publication Minister for Climate Change...

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
05 January 2024
Scotland: Views sought on noise from medical delivery drones

Trials are underway in Scotland exploring how a drone network can be introduced, that would help ensure the efficient delivery of blood products, medicines, lab tests and medical supplies...

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
11 December 2023
Wales: Design Guide for Renewable Energy published

The guide to Designing for Renewable Energy in Wales is now available, following a consultation

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
05 December 2023
Government response to House of Lords report on noise

The response of the Government to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report investigating noise and human health is now available.