We have a proven track record in resolving noise and planning issues for events venues, bars, restaurants and night clubs, in several UK cities as well as in rural locations in Wales, where sources of entertainment noise can potentially present an enhanced impact on tranquility.
We advise on the following key issues:
- Entertainment and venue noise break-out (through glazing etc.)
- Noise break-through into neighbouring buildings (e.g. sound insulation of ceilings in mixed use developments)
- New or modified fixed mechanical plant e.g. kitchen extract systems, chillers etc.
- Noise control strategies including uprated building specifications, sound limiting equipment, mechanical plant enclosure etc.
We provide:
- Baseline sound insulation testing (building structure) to inform recommendations and avoid under / over specification
- Environmental noise measurement at nearest receptors to establish noise limits for compliance with local authority criteria
- Advice on uprating existing building elements to achieve desired / required sound insulation performance
- Advise on sound limiting or other mitigation measures to control internal sound pressure levels.
- Review of mechanical plant noise level data, with recommendations on mitigation measures (e.g. enclosure) if required
- Pre operational compliance testing and reporting for sign-off
Our work is carried out in accordance with recognised standards and guidance, along with local authority planning policy.