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Noise surveys are a fundamental requirement for nearly all types of development. As specialist acoustic consultants, we provide comprehensive noise and vibration assessments as a core part of our service. Whether it’s a baseline noise survey to support a residential planning application or an operational survey to evaluate plant noise emissions, we deliver accurate and reliable results tailored to your needs.

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Noise Survey Services Across the South East

With extensive experience in the field, noise surveys and impact assessments have been delivered by Polaris Acoustics for a wide range of sectors and projects across the South East of England.

Services cover locations including Southampton, Portsmouth, Brighton, Worthing, Basingstoke, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Poole, Brighton and Reading.

All types of noise assessments are undertaken, from those supporting planning applications and discharging conditions, to environmental permitting, workplace noise assessments, and post-occupancy noise nuisance investigations.

Each noise survey and impact assessment is carried out to a high standard – comprehensive, competitively priced, and clearly presented. With minimal jargon to ensure clarity and ease of understanding.

Types of Noise Surveys in the South East

We provide expert noise surveys and acoustic consultancy services throughout the South East, covering areas such as Kent, Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire. From baseline noise monitoring for planning applications to detailed assessments of industrial and commercial noise sources, our team delivers clear, reliable results to help move your project forward. See below to explore our full range of acoustic services tailored to meet local planning requirements and environmental standards.

Sectors in the South East

Where We Make Waves.

We operate across multiple sectors across the South East, helping to solve a variety of noise and vibration issues. Whether it’s a new residential development requiring planning permission, industrial sites installing new plant, or even a construction site located next to existing residential dwellings. Hover over the cards below to find out more.

Residential

We advise house builders and housing associations on how to achieve acoustics requirements in the most cost-effective manner. This is done using a noise impact assessment that typically follows the British standard BS8233 and guidance such as from the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and Association of Noise Consultants (ANC).

Commercial & Industrial

The noise impact of commercial and industrial sound sources can affect nearby residential amenity. Using British standards such as BS4142, we advise on effective noise control solutions.

Education & Offices

Noise can affect comfort, concentration and productivity. We can help optimise acoustic spaces in offices and education facilities to ensure acoustic comfort and optimal focus.

Construction

BS 5228 pre-construction noise assessments for Section 61 prior consent as well as construction noise and vibration compliance monitoring. Our construction noise impact assessments can help identify noisy plant and equipment and provide bespoke mitigation strategies for your site.

Entertainment & Leisure

We can help sport & leisure facilities, as well as entertainment venues to identify and manage noise levels from a variety of noise sources. Whether it's from concerts, football matches or plant noise. Or even a new stadium. We can help.

Healthcare

From hospitals to laboratories, we can help design to the Health Technical Memorandum HTM08-01 and Department of Health Technical Design Manual. We can also assist with noise impact assessments for new wards and proposed plant installations.

Top Rated in the South East

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Our clients across the South East—spanning Kent, Sussex, Surrey, and beyond—consistently value our responsive service, local expertise, and clear reporting. Whether it’s supporting a residential development in a quiet rural setting or advising on complex noise issues in urban environments, we’re proud to have built lasting relationships with planners, developers, architects, and contractors throughout the region. Their feedback speaks to our commitment to practical, planning-focused acoustic consultancy that delivers real value at every stage of a project.

"Excellent service from start to finish. The team understood the local planning requirements in Surrey and provided a clear, well-structured noise assessment that helped secure approval for our residential development."

“We've worked with several acoustic consultants over the years, and this was by far the most responsive and professional team. Their knowledge of industrial noise regulations made a real difference to our project in Kent.”

“They handled everything smoothly—even with tight deadlines and complex site conditions in Southampton. The report was clear, and the recommendations were practical and easy to implement.”

“We engaged the team to carry out detailed noise and vibration assessments at our Fawley facility. Their technical knowledge, professionalism, and ability to deliver within strict operational and security constraints were excellent. The reporting was thorough and tailored to meet all relevant environmental standards.”

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We are delighted to discuss your projects with you at no cost or obligation. Rest assured, when you contact an acoustic consultant at Polaris Acoustics. If we have the capacity to assist, we will gladly do so. In cases where we cannot, we will openly communicate that and guide you in the right direction.

Please see our FAQs below for answers to frequently asked questions. Please note, we aim to respond to all enquiries within 24-48 hours. Alternatively, please call us on:

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We provide expert noise surveys and acoustic consultancy across the South East of England. Our services cover Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. We work in Brighton, Hove, Portsmouth, Southampton, Reading, Oxford, and Milton Keynes. Projects also include Guildford, Woking, Crawley, Horsham, Chichester, Worthing, and Bognor Regis. We cover Eastbourne, Hastings, Ashford, Canterbury, Maidstone, Tonbridge, and Tunbridge Wells. Our consultants serve Sevenoaks, Dartford, Gravesend, Margate, Ramsgate, Dover, and Folkestone. We also operate in Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover, Farnborough, Aldershot, and Slough. Other areas include Windsor, Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Banbury, Abingdon, Didcot, and Newbury. Whether rural or urban, we deliver reliable, planning-compliant noise assessments tailored to your site.

If you’re looking for a trusted acoustic consultant in the South East, our team offers expert support across all project types. We specialise in environmental noise surveys, planning assessments, construction noise monitoring, and building acoustics. As experienced South East acoustic consultants, we understand local authority requirements and deliver clear, actionable reports that meet planning and regulatory standards. Whether you need a baseline noise assessment for a residential scheme or industrial noise monitoring for a commercial site, we provide fast, reliable, and professional acoustic consultancy throughout the region.