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The IOA have submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on potential amendments to permitted development rights, which included proposals ...
The IOA have submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on potential amendments to permitted development rights, which included proposals related change of use for buildings and to domestic air source heat pumps (ASHP). The IOA response reflects the view of members in Scotland who provided comment. All agreed that ASHP installations should be required to to comply with the current Microgeneration Certification Scheme Standard (MCS) 020, and the majority that changes should allow up to two ASHP on detached homes. Respondents also agreed that there is currently insufficient data that would allow permitted development for more than one ASHP to be installed on flatted buildings or terraced or semi-detached properties, so a planning application would still be required to assess issues including potential cumulative noise. The IOA previously responded to a similar consultation in England.
Full response on our consultations page.
Elements of acoustics are acknowledged in the Government response to the 2023 consultation on the Future Homes and Building Standard
Support for inclusion of acoustic conditions in updated school premises regulations for Scotland
New CIEH data shows decline in noise complaints across and enforcement across England and Wales
New noise rating on labels for household tumble dryers
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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