When submitting a planning application in the UK, one document often proves crucial but easily overlooked: the noise report. Understanding how noise reports and planning policy intersect is essential for developers, consultants,
Mechanical plant and equipment are essential for modern developments — but they come with a hidden cost: noise. Failing to control it can halt your project before it begins. Whether you’re installing
If you’re dealing with industrial noise or planning to install mechanical plant equipment, a plant noise assessment in accordance with BS 4142:2014+A1:2019 is a critical step. This standard provides a methodology to assess
Changes to BS 8233: Guidance on Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction for Buildings help the British Standard to reflect the latest research in acoustics and health. Additionally, these changes will reshape how noise
An acoustic report for planning is an essential component of many planning applications in the UK. As we enter 2025, the importance of these reports continues to grow due to stricter regulations and increasing
Find out how to conduct an environmental noise survey, the equipment and methods used.
In the realm of environmental acoustics, ensuring harmony between human activities and the surrounding soundscape is essential for sustainable development. At the heart of this endeavour lies the BS 8233 assessment? A
Discover the sound-saving potential of a noise survey for your development project. Learn how this often-overlooked measure can safeguard your budget and ensure regulatory compliance. Identifying Potential Issues Early Avoid costly disputes
In the realm of acoustics, two terms frequently arise: sound power and sound pressure. While they may sound similar, they represent distinct aspects of sound propagation. By comparison of sound pressure vs
Why is a noise survey necessary, and what’s with all the technical language in my report? As an acoustic consultant, I encounter numerous noise survey reports annually. Noise surveys constitute a fundamental
Institute of Acoustics accredited acoustic consultancy based on the south coast and working across the UK.
Covering the entire UK, we specialise in noise surveys and acoustic assessments from Bournemouth and Southampton, to Manchester and Liverpool, Birmingham and Northampton to London and Essex, Cardiff and Swansea to Glasgow and Newcastle. Our UK-wide acoustic consulting and design services extend from the South West to the North East, and from the South East to the North West.
Offering BS 4142 and BS 8233 noise assessments for your next planning application and building acoustic design solutions nationwide, we ensure acoustic excellence wherever you are in the UK.
Please email us on [email protected], call us on 0330 057 6787 or use the contact form to discuss your project with us or to book a noise survey.
