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Building Acoustics
Sound insulation testing in local authority and Housing Association homes. Airborne sound insulation testing of party walls. Airborne and impact sound insulation testing of party floors. Advice on remedial sound insulation works. | |
terraced houses semi-detached houses flats / apartments HMOs material change of use |
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Planning
Advice on all aspects of noise and vibration issues in planning of noise-sensitive developments or potentially noisy developments.
Assessment of noise reports submitted with planning applications by developers.
Expert evidence at Public Inquiries and Planning Appeals
| | housing, schools factories and offices heat pumps wind farms water turbines music entertainment motor sports clay target shooting skate-parks |
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Environmental Impact Assessments
Assessment of the noise and vibration impact from the construction and operation of new roads and road improvements and other major infrastructure schemes. Landfill sites and ancillary operations such as recycling, composting and power generation from waste-gas. | |
roads and railways power stations minerals extraction landfill / recycling |
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Complaints investigation
Investigations, or assistance with investigations, of noise complaints from the public. Advice on Abatement Notices and expert evidence in Magistrates Courts and Appeals.
Investigation of 'mystery hums'. Many people report hearing a hum (often low-frequency noise) or rumble that usually only affects them inside their homes. | |
industrial noise neighbour noise motor sports music entertainment clay target shooting 'mystery hums' |
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Training workshops and seminars on noise assessment, Noise Action Plans, planning conditions. | | training |
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