Acoustic Report for Planning: Essential Guide for 2025

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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 urbanisation. In this guide, we’ll explore what an acoustic report for planning entails, why it’s crucial, and how it helps secure planning permission […]

What is a BS 8233 Assessment?

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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 vital tool for evaluating and managing acoustic environments in outdoor settings. Let’s explore its significance in environmental acoustics. Decoding BS 8233 for Outdoor […]

Noise Survey: Explained

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 aspect of an acoustician’s work, but what exactly do they entail, why are they crucial, and how are they conducted? Why a Noise […]