This really is a wonderful talk on Rail Noise by David J Thompson, a well deserving Rayleigh Medal Winner in 2018. The talk has a very practical element and he discusses his invaluable experiences. If you need a rail noise assessment carried out, then then ICAN Acoustics can provide you with the necessary expertise, delivering a competent and robust noise and vibration assessment.

Limerick Noise Action Plan

It looks like Limerick LCCC are the first Local Authority in Ireland to adopt ProPG guidance in their Noise Action Plan for 2018-2023.

  2.1.11 Professional Planning Guidance (ProPG) on Planning & Noise: New Residential Development.

The ProPG for new residential developments was published in May 2017 by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC), Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and UK…

Using ProPG in Ireland.

Planning Guidance The EPA Guidance note for Noise Action planning (2009) includes some sections that cover planning aspects and it contains the following observation; ‘Whilst Local Authorities have it within their powers to set conditions relating to noise as part of a planning permission, there is currently no national policy or guidance which addresses the issue of noise during planning. This…

Using ProPG in Ireland.

Planning Guidance The EPA Guidance note for Noise Action planning (2009) includes some sections that cover planning aspects and it contains the following observation; ‘Whilst Local Authorities have it within their powers to set conditions relating to noise as part of a planning permission, there is currently no national policy or guidance which addresses the issue of noise during planning. This…

Guidance Note for Noise Action Planning (for the first round of the Environmental Noise Regulations 2006) proposes the use of ProPG.

The EPA Guidance note for Noise Action planning (2009) includes some sections that cover planning aspects and it contains the following observation; ‘Whilst Local Authorities have it within their powers to set conditions relating to noise as part of a planning…

ProPG in use by Irish Planning Authorities and Local Authorities.

It is good to see that Irish Planning Departments and Local Authorities appear now adopting the use of the UKs Professional Practice Guidance on Planning and Noise (ProPG). encourage and promote design outcomes that are proportionate and reasonable in the particular circumstances of each development site.

  Reference to ProPG has featured in a number of the Draft Action Plans prepared by  ProPG…

ProPG (UKs Professional Practice Guidance on Planning).

Today sees the publication of Professional Practice Guidance on Planning & Noise (ProPG) in the UK.Produced by the IOA with the Association of Noise Consultants and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, it is a blueprint for acoustic practitioners, council planners and developers that aims to protect home dwellers from noise by putting good acoustic design at the heart of all new…