Aether Acoustics provides environmental planning noise surveys and assessments across the South & Mid Wales regions, through offices in West Wales (Pembrokeshire) and Cardiff. We offer highly competitive pricing and fast turnaround.
The Welsh Government was the first national government in the world to integrate modern practices in noise and acoustics into law. The Noise and Soundscape Action Plan and subsequent Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill have made the requirement for good acoustic design and soundscape management a central pillar in development policy. To read the Noise and Soundscape Action Plan click here.
The concept of Soundscaping has developed as a means to understand the ways sound is perceived and how this perception can impact our wellbeing. The ISO 12913 series of International Standards detail the conceptual backbone of Soundscaping, along with practical guidance on methods of application.
Planning Guidance Technical Advice Note 11: Noise, also known as TAN 11 is the main noise planning policy guidance document used in Wales. First published in 1997, the document is currently under review with the aim of updating policy in the context of the Noise and Soundscape Action Plan. To view TAN 11 in its current form, click here.
Strategic Noise Maps are now available for Wales, which use the most up to date mapping methods for road and rail sources. The map offers day and night time noise data to provide planning bodies, developers and other stakeholders with valuable baseline guidance on potential noise levels affecting a given site. To view the noise maps click here.