Noise Survey
Noise is everywhere and is becoming a greater consideration to local authorities, planners, and developers. It's often a significant factor in new developments and can impact whether planning permission is granted. Our comprehensive Noise Surveys and Noise Impact Assessments are designed to address these concerns and offer detailed analysis and practical solutions to mitigate noise issues.
Noise Surveys for Residential Developments
Residential noise surveys help to ensure future residents are not adversely impacted, keeping noise to an acceptable level.
The data captured during a survey will be used to inform the design and layout of your development, ensuring that appropriate noise mitigation measures are incorporated from the outset. This proactive approach not only helps to secure planning permission but also contributes to the long-term well-being and satisfaction of future residents.
Noise Impact Assessments
Noise Impact Assessments are usually requested by your Local Planning Authority or Environmental Health Officer to ensure that your development (commercial or residential) will not adversely impact communal, residential or businesses that are situated nearby. A noise impact assessment will try to predict the impact that noise from your development is likely to have on the surrounding area.
There are many reasons that developments require a noise impact assessment. This could be anything from a business extending its hours of operation, to a new construction project in a city centre. The client would need to know the likely impact that the project would have on the surrounding area.
A noise survey gives you a clear picture of the noise environment, taking measurements of ambient noise levels at various times of the day, including busy and quiet periods. It also identifies major noise sources, like road traffic, industrial machinery, or construction activities.
A report detailing the methodology, findings, and recommended mitigation strategies will be produced for the project. It serves as a crucial document for planning applications, providing clear evidence that noise impacts have been thoroughly considered and addressed
Noise Surveys Part O Overheating
Part O of the Building Regulations mandates noise surveys for residential buildings to assess overheating. These surveys determine if open windows for natural ventilation lead to acceptable internal noise levels, especially in noisy areas. High external noise may necessitate alternative cooling solutions like mechanical ventilation in rooms such as bedrooms, that may require bedroom windows closed at night, ensuring both thermal comfort and a healthy acoustic environment for residents.