Planning Noise & Licensing Noise

Most projects, including infrastructure schemes, residential development and external plant installations, require environmental noise assessments to be submitted along with the planning application. Certain local authorities may even refuse to register planning applications until a suitable noise report undertaken by a suitably qualified acoustic consultancy and in consideration of the relevant noise guidance has been submitted.

When it comes to licensing and licensing applications, licensed premises such as Pubs, Nightclubs, Bars, Restaurants, Sports Arenas and Stadiums and Live Music Venues are normally required to provide a noise report to the local authority if they are seeking to introduce a new noise source, increase patron numbers or extend trading hours.

inacoustic specialises in providing comprehensive noise assessments that meet local regulations and guidelines for Planning and Licensing applications. Contact us today to learn more about our noise assessment services and how we can help ensure the success of your project.

Experts in Planning and Licensing Noise

inacoustic specialises in noise assessments for planning applications and premises licensing.

We adhere to the National Planning Policy Framework and all relevant Technical Guidance, as well as any specific noise and vibration policies implemented by local authorities. With a UK-wide reach and strong professional relationships with many teams of planning officers and licensing officers, we’re excellently placed to deliver a bespoke approach depending on where in the UK and Ireland your application is being submitted. 

We have experience in helping licensed premises obtain licenses and extended trading hours by providing noise reports that meet local policies and the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) Good Practise Guide for Pubs and Clubs, and we have worked on hundreds of planning and licensing applications for developers, local authorities, and individuals or residential groups.

Our expertise allows us to provide a realistic assessment of acceptable noise levels for new developments and recommend appropriate mitigation measures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines. We’re adept at consulting with Local Authorities to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes and, where necessary, delivering expert noise testimony at appeal.

Comprehensive Planning & Licensing Noise Services

At inacoustic, we provide a full suite of noise services to give your planning or licensing application the best chance of success. A selection of our most popular services is available below:

  • Environmental Noise Surveys

  • Ambient Noise Surveys

  • Specific Noise Measurements

  • Commissioning Tests

  • Vibration Surveys

  • Attended Noise Measurement & Remote Access Monitoring

  • Noise Impact Assessments

  • Noise Contour Mapping

  • Noise Modelling

  • Assessment of construction noise and traffic noise associated with developments

  • Noise limit setting for events

  • Noise Management Plans

  • Recommendation of Noise Controls

  • Expert testimony and representation at Planning Appeal or Licensing Appeal

  • Noise Assessments for Planning

  • Preparation of noise and vibration Chapters and Sections for Environmental Statements (ES) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

  • “inacoustic are always extremely responsive and happy to assist with any noise related queries, turning reports and noise surveys around in quick timeframes. They provide a high-quality service at a very competitive price”

    Fergus Sykes, Associate Planner at Pegasus Group

  • "inacoustic has been an invaluable partner to us at Parkdean, providing noise assessments for our planning and licensing applications, as well as representation as an Expert Noise Witness at licensing hearings. Their attention to detail and expertise have been critical in helping us to obtain planning for our park improvement works and to achieve compliance with a variety of licensing conditions. We would highly recommend their services to those in need of a professional acoustic consultancy"

    Parkdean Resorts

  • Inacoustic has worked on various projects for us since 2018, ranging from residential developments to a music festival for thousands of people. They are able to effectively deal with all the people they encounter (from local residents to Environmental Health Officers) in a calm, professional manner, and we really appreciate the quality of work and level of service we receive from the team.

    Lakota Developments