Planning Guidance

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

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

CPD Refresher Training - Professional Practice Guidance on Planning and Noise – Dani Fiumicelli, Vanguardia

CPD Refresher Training - Professional Practice Guidance on Planning and Noise – Dani Fiumicelli, Vanguardia

Noise and soundscape in Welsh planning policy

Planning for Low Frequency Noise

Midlands Branch meeting & presentation on 'Estimating BS 4142 Character Corrections at the Planning Stage' (Hybrid)

Review recommends improving Air Source Heat Pump noise assessments

A review of air source heat pump (ASHP) noise emissions and current permitted development regulations (PDR) and guidance has been published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DENSZ).

Draft Revised NPPF – IOA Response

The Institute has submitted a response to the Government’s consultation on the draft revised NPPF, based on feedback received at a workshop for members.