Industrial & Commercial Noise

With increased pressure to develop on brownfield and urban sites, industrial and commercial premises are increasingly being sited close to residential and other noise sensitive developments. As a result, noise from commercial and industrial premises is becoming an increasingly sensitive issue for people living near these premises or close to proposed development sites.

ACCON personnel have considerable experience, gained over more than 35 years, in all aspects of industrial and commercial noise assessment. ACCON are able to bring their considerable experience into play at the planning and design stage to assist in reducing the potential impacts of noise and thereby ensuring that new developments have an easier path through the planning process. In addition, ACCON personnel are experienced with troubleshooting and can help resolve disputes in relation to industrial and commercial noise complaints. From determining the extent of the problem, to designing solutions, ACCON can help at every step of the way to resolve any problems that may arise.

For both small and large scale commercial and industrial developments, ACCON is able to offer the following services:

Baseline noise monitoring prior to construction
Noise Impact Assessments for planning applications
Development of Noise and Vibration Management Plans
Advice on noise and vibration mitigation using Best Practicable Means
Calculations using computer modelling techniques (CadnaA) in accordance with ISO 9613 etc.
Machine hall design using computer modelling techniques (CadnaSAK and Bastian)
Noise barrier and bund design
Industrial and commercial noise nuisance assessments

Our Industrial and commercial noise capability expertise extends across a number of sectors including:

Retail and commercial developments,
Factories,
Power stations,
Wind farms,
Aggregate depots,
Leisure facilities,
Asphalt and concrete plants,
Ports,
Petrochemical facilities, and
Container terminals.