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Noise Planning Policy

Noise Planning Policy

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 October 2025
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

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
18 September 2025
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.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
30 May 2025
Response to consultation on National Policy Statements for Energy Infrastucture

In responding to the govenment consultation on revisions to national policy statements for energy infrastructure, the IOA consider "the proposed changes to the NPSs look to promote good practice....

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
07 June 2024
Consultation: Alcohol in licensed pavement areas

During the pandemic, the government passed regulations covering England and Wales, allowing premises licensed to serve alcohol for consumption on their premises (on-site) to sell alcohol for take...