Developing noise policy and actions. Cerise Reynolds and Hilary Notley, Noise and Nuisance Policy Team, Environmental Quality Directorate, DEFRA
Both commercial aviation and ground transportation have been severely restricted, which has led to important reductions in environmental noise levels. Some studies suggest a reduction of 8 [...]
Strategic noise maps are a requirement of the Environmental Noise Directive, and have been used by transport authorities, planners and academics to inform an understanding of noise and its [...]
Dr Oliver Bewes discusses reducing noise as far as reasonably practicable and delivering HS2s commitments relating to operational noise
Fireworks and the law. What is the problem with fireworks?
Ian Holmes Highway Noise
The Public Health Outcomes Framework for Healthy lives, healthy people: Improving outcomes and supporting transparency sets out a vision for public health,
A fresh look at Approved Document E
Sound is essential to our daily lives, but noise which can be defined as unwanted sound is not always essential. It is a source of irritation and stress for many people and can even damage our [...]
Noise from neighbours is a common source of disturbance. The most frequent complaints are about barking dogs, loud music or TV, shouting, banging doors and DIY activities. Remember that no house [...]