Planning

Planning

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 June 2025
European Noise and Health report launch in Brussels

More than one hundred million people in Europe are exposed to harmful transport noise - which is a major environmental health risk

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 June 2025
MP supports Agent of Change to protect music venues

The new draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill was debated in Parliament this week, and Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, spoke on her amendment

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
11 June 2025
Consultation Ireland: Marine Planning Policy

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment in Ireland are undertaking a public consultation on their first statutory Marine Planning Policy Statement (MPPS).

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

Your Career Gateway to the Exciting World of  Acoustics & Noise Control. The Institute of Acoustics' Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control has been offered as a qualification since 1975.

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 November 2025

May/June 2025

This bulletin explores diverse aspects of acoustics, including a look at the IOA's new coat of arms, updates on STEM activities, and articles on technical innovations. It also highlights important initiatives and developments in the field, such as the upcoming Acoustics 2025 conference and recent policy changes.

01 May 2025

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
04 April 2025
New Briefing - The Health and Social Costs of Noise

It has been estimated that the annual social cost of urban road noise in England ranges from £7 billion to £10 billion, similar to the cost of road accidents (£9 billion).

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
01 April 2025
Enquiry open on airport expansion and environmental targets

The Environmental Audit Committee have issued a call for evidence on 'Airport expansion and climate and nature targets'.

Certificate Course in Soundscape Assessment

Learn to assess, analyse, and design soundscapes to enhance human and environmental wellbeing using ISO-compliant methods and soundscape principles.

Next start date: 31 July 2025

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
27 March 2025
Land use England consultation: Clear policy on noise needed

In responding to the Government consultation on a strategic national approach to land use in England, IOA the emphasise need for clear policy guidance to ensure environmental noise is properly assesse

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
03 March 2025
Ireland: Response to noise guidance (NG4) consultation

In responding to a consultation on revised guidance for assessing environmental noise - the IOA Ireland branch commend the EPA for providing a comprehensive Draft NG-4 guidance document.

March/April 2025

The Acoustics Bulletin for March/April 2025 highlights the Institute of Acoustics' (IOA) initiatives, including progress towards chartered status, noise research projects, and the upcoming release of a new website. It also covers key topics such as the revised BS 8233 standard, the activities of the IOA's various groups, and news updates.

01 March 2025

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
28 February 2025
Noise concerns delay Gatwick second runway decision

The Secretary of State for Transport,  Heidi Alexander MP, has said she is "minded to approve" the operation of a second runway at Gatwick airport

Notified Bodies For Noise Emissions In The Environment

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Expert Witness

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM