Regulatory & Standards

Consultation: Relaxing licensing for the world cup

The Home Office has issued proposals to relax licensing hours in England and Wales, if England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland reach the semi finals of the world cup in July 2026.

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

Rights and Responsibilities - What's new in 2025 for ASHP Permitted Development Rights

by Rebecca Hogg

50 Years of research policy and guidance shaped by the health effects of sound

Webinar organised by the IOA SN&HG 11 July 2024

Scotland: Consultation on Transport Noise Action Plan to 2028

Transport Scotland have published a new Transport Noise Action Plan for 2025 – 2028.

Pubs and clubs licensing fast track review published

The government are inviting views and evidence on proposals for a review of the licensing system which focuses on pubs, restaurants, clubs, music and entertainment venues licensed under the Licensing

Scotland: Consultation covers permitted development for Air Source Heat Pumps

The Scottish Government are consulting on potential amendments to permitted development rights intended to simplify planning processes and encourage new home provision in cities and rural areas.

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

Consultation: Permitted development changes for air source heat pumps and home extensions

This week a consultation on changes to Permitted Development Rights in England has been published, which includes proposed changes to planning rules around air source heat pumps (ASHP), and home...

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

Acoustics 2023: Steven Jay - The Interface Between Planning and Pollution Regime Control. Understanding the EA's Position...

Acoustics 2023: Simon Khan - British Standard BS8233 - Guidance on Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction in Buildings - a Review

Lessons Learned Managing Noise & Vibration on HS2, Currently Europe’s Largest Building Site (Hybrid)

Acoustics 2023: Charles Etienne Lamort - Construction Site Environmental Pollution Management Initiatives... in Asia

How to Reliably Protect Buildings From Vibrations

Whole Building Isolation of Existing Structures: Repurpose, Not Rebuild

26 January 2023 - Central Branch (hybrid meeting) by Adam Fox, Mason UK,

Acoustics 2023: Simon Khan - British Standard BS8233 - Guidance on Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction in Buildings - a Review

Acoustics 2023: Simon Khan - British Standard BS8233 - Guidance on Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction in Buildings - a Review

Acoustic Design of the Etihad Rail Passenger Stations Project

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

IOA Bursary Fund

Consultation: IOA respond on Air Source Heat Pump planning standard

The IOA has responded to the Microgeneration Certification Council (MCS) consultation on the MCS 020 Planning Standard for Permitted Development Installations of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP).

Consultation on planning standard for Air Source Heat Pumps

The Microgeneration Certification Council (MCS) are consulting on the MCS 020 Planning Standard for Permitted Development Installations of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)

Resonant Relics – Horse Skulls

Acoustics 2023: Habitats Developments in Managing the Ecological Impacts of Noise on Wildlife Habitats for Sustainable Development

Acoustics 2023: Mostafa Ranjbar - Flight sound of an insect wing: application of metamaterial... of bioinspired flapping wings

Shaking up Aquatic Substrates: taking lessons from biotremology