Planning & Noise
Housing Developments
To meet the UK’s ever increasing demand for housing, planners and developers are increasingly looking towards noisier areas to site new housing schemes and other noise sensitive developments. In order to demonstrate a sites suitability for housing, Local Planning Authorities may require a noise assessment in line with Planning and Policy Guidance Note 24 (PPG 24), which includes a noise survey and report to submit with a planning application or to satisfy the requirements of a planning condition.
Our staff has a proven track record in delivering high quality reports and gaining planning permission, even in noisy locations. We use digital noise monitoring equipment and are able to react fast to your requests.
Wind Farm Developments
With the British Government’s target of 20% of all energy to come from renewable sources by 2020, the number of planning applications for wind farm developments are set to rise. ACCON’s team have been involved in the noise assessment of a number of wind farm development projects. ACCON’s in depth knowledge in the emerging field of wind turbine noise prediction enables the team to accurately predict noise from wind farms using the advanced CadnaA noise modelling software. ACCON’s expertise is available to provide wind farm developers options to assist in site identification and supporting specialist noise assessment for any environmental statements. We are also able to provide a review service to Local Authorities in respect of the noise aspects of the ES and technical reports submitted with any planning application.
Adivce to the Planning Inspectorate
Most recently, Graham Parry (ACCON's Managing Director) has been retained by the Centre for Sustainable Energy to provide advice and workshops to Planning Inspectors to advise on the various noise issues relating to wind farm developments.