Aether Acoustics draws on 15 years experience in successfully discharging noise and vibration related planning conditions for residential, mixed use and commercial / industrial proposals throughout the UK.
Residential Planning Stage Environmental Noise Assessment
Our residential assessment experience includes sites close to noisy infrastructure, listed building conversion in conservation areas, large housing developments and mixed use high-rise schemes in city centres.
Our planning and noise service for residential schemes covers the following:
- Agree methodology up front with the local authority to reduce comeback and delay later on.
- Rigorous baseline surveys covering all representative periods where noise and vibration could adversely affect new residents.
- Detailed review of the design and layout to develop building envelope specifications, including glazing, façade and ventilation strategies.
- Reporting suitable for local authority submission; timely follow-up to queries.
All work is carried out with reference to up to date standards including BS 8233:2014, ProPG, WHO Guidance etc.
Service Sector Noise Impact Assessment and Mitigation
We offer planning stage noise impact assessments for A3, leisure and other service industries. The company draws on experience in a range of scenarios including:
- External mechanical plant serving fast food takeaways, cafés and restaurants. Kitchen extract and refrigeration systems installed in close proximity to residences.
- Sound insulation and noise control for nightclubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, offices, conference and exhibition centres.
- Gymnasia and sports centres; noise break-out, break-through and plant noise assessment.
- Human and animal noise impact assessment, from dog day care centres to pre school nurseries.
Industrial & Commercial Sound
Planning stage industrial noise impact assessments (NIA) carried out in accordance with British Standard 4142: Methods for Rating Industrial and Commercial Sound and other relevant guidance. See the Noise Impact Assessment page of the website for more details.