Planning

We deliver a wide range of services before and during the planning process to resolve the noise and vibration apects of applications. These range from pre-application scoping meetings with the LPA to expert representation at planning appeal hearings and include Environmental Impact Assessment of Noise and Vibration.
Our objective is to ensure a successful outcome in all environments, even where specific information and guidance for the situation may be sparse, by:
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    • employing best practice approaches to investigation
    • engaging constructively with council officers
    • balancing the need for practical, effective solutions and cost
    • delivering planning reports with clear, concise & consistent recommendations on time


    Planning services for acoustics, noise & vibration include advice and investigation of:

    • Scheme feasibility, scope & pre-application
    • Environmental surveys and monitoring
    • Impact on sensitive property, open spaces and neighbourhoods
    • Impact by noise / vibration-generating developments or equipment
    • Impact by temporary or short-term activity, such as construction, entertainment or sport uses
    • Control, mitigation and management measures, including design targets, building performance and optimisation of screens and enclosures
    • Environmental noise modelling of buildings, vehicles and fixed equipment
    • Liaison with LPA officers & Expert representation
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