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News Release from: Institute of Acoustics | Subject: Planning and noise
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 October 2005
Institute of Acoustics discuss Planning
and Noise
The IOA will be holding a meeting on 7 December 2005 entitled Planning and Noise - PPS 24 and related topics in anticipation of the release of the new draft guidance.
Since it was issued in 1994 the Department of Environment document Planning Policy Guidance Note 24 (PPG24) Planning and Noise, has been the main source of guidance for those involved in planning decisions where noise disturbance is likely to be a significant factor The guidance has been under review by Defra and is expected to be re-issued as a draft for comment, Planning Policy Statement 24 (PPS24) with an associated guidance doucment, early in 2006
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 6 Apr 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The IOA will be holding a meeting on 7 December 2005 entitled Planning and Noise - PPS 24 and related topics in anticipation of the release of the new draft guidance.
The meeting at the Royal Society in London is designed to promote discussion around the various issues relating to noise and planning.
With Defra's permission the opening paper will review the content of the new draft document, and set the focus for the rest of the meeting.
There will be an opportunity, via discussion at the end of the meeting, for delegates to pass on their views to Defra about the proposed contents of the draft.
This meeting will be of relevance to all those with an interest in the planning application process including local authority planning and environmental health officers, consulting engineers, developers, architects, noise consultants and planning consultants.
For a copy of the full programme or to register, please visit the IOA website at www.ioa.org.uk or contact Linda Canty by telephone 01727 848195 or e-mail linda.canty@ioa.org.uk. Request a free brochure from Institute of Acoustics ...
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