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Elements of acoustics are acknowledged in the Government response to the 2023 consultation on the Future Homes and Building Standard
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Elements of acoustics are acknowledged in the Government response to the 2023 consultation on the Future Homes and Buliding Standards (FHBS) - which focuses on energy efficiency, ventilation and heating. Noise is referenced the document, in particular in relation to Approved Document O which covers measures to mitigate overheating. It is also acknowledged that some rspondents to the consultation thought that Approved Document O should be edited to reflect the latest Institute of Acoustics/Association of Noise Consultants guide. In announcing the document, the Under Secretary of State for Housing stated that Government are planning a technical review of approved Document O: “The review will consider stakeholder concerns, including reviewing the adoption of the updated CIBSE TM59 for the dynamic method, exploring improvements to the simplified method and reviewing the noise and security guidance in approved document O." The document also contains a new Approved Document F (ADF) ventilation and Approved Document L (ADL) conservation of heat and power and forms the policy for changes to the Building Regulations which will come into force in 2027.
See: Minsters Speech
Guidance: Acoustics, Ventilation and Residential Design Guide
“A good practice guide to the assessment and rating of noise from battery energy storage systems and solar farms” draft is now out for consultation
IOA response to consulation proposing reducing the noise levels of fireworks available to the public
A new CIEH report looking at noise complaint data recommends consistent coding of complaints
New report from the Aviation Environment Federation examines night flights at 31 airports across Europe and the UK
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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